Considerations when moving from Gainesville to Port St. Lucie

Cost of living: Gainesville vs. Port St. Lucie

Gainesville Port St. Lucie
Average rent cost $1,600 $2,630
Average home value $288,002 $391,763
Average income (per capita) $59,013 $68,647
Cost of living (single person) $1,727 $2,443
Cost of living (family of 4) $3,491 $5,537
Unemployment rate 4.4% 4.9%
source: Zumper, Zillow, Numbeo
  • Rent prices in Port St. Lucie are 64% higher than in Gainesville.
  • Home prices in Port St. Lucie are 36.0% higher than in Gainesville.
  • Income in Port St. Lucie is 16.3% higher than in Gainesville.
  • The cost of living for a single person in Port St. Lucie is 41.5% higher than in Gainesville.
  • The cost of living for a family in Port St. Lucie is 58.6% higher than in Gainesville.
  • The unemployment rate in Port St. Lucie is 11.36% higher than in Gainesville.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $4,243.78 in Port St. Lucie to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Gainesville.

How life is different in Gainesville vs. Port St. Lucie

Port St. Lucie Gainesville
Population 204,851 141,085
Political leaning Republican 49.8-48.3 Democratic 63-36
Summer high 90ยบF 92ยบF
Winter low 53ยบF 41ยบF
Annual rain 58" 50"
Annual snow 0" 0"
Crime index 35.03 8.0
Gainesville sources: US Census Bureau, 270TOWIN, BestPlaces
Port St. Lucie sources: Wikipedia, AllTransit, Walk Score, NeighborhoodScout, AirNow
  • The population of Port St. Lucie is approximately 45% greater than the population of Gainesville.
  • In the last presidential election, Port St. Lucie voted Republican and Gainesville voted Democratic.
  • The average high in the summertime in Port St. Lucie is 90ยบF and in Gainesville, itโ€™s 92ยบF.
  • During the coldest part of the year, Port St. Lucie reaches the temperature of 53ยบF and Gainesville gets down to 41ยบF.
  • You can expect about 58 inches of annual rainfall in Port St. Lucie vs 50 inches of rainfall in Gainesville.
  • In Port St. Lucie, it snows about 0 inches annually vs 0 inches of snow in Gainesville.
  • Port St. Lucie has a higher crime rate than Gainesville with a crime index of 35.03 vs 8.0.

Things to do in Port St. Lucie

Whether you prefer to be in the great outdoors, soak up some culture, or catch a live game, Port St. Lucie has plenty to offer:

Museums in Port St. Lucietoggle

  • Treasure Coast Model Railroad Club
  • PGA Historical Center

Parks in Port St. Lucietoggle

  • Veterans Park at Rivergate
  • Oak Hammock Park
  • River Park Marina

Sports Teams in Port St. Lucietoggle

  • St. Lucie Mets (Low-A)

Universities in Port St. Lucietoggle

  • Indian River State College
  • Keiser University
  • Fortis Institute

FAQ

How much does it cost to hire a professional moving company from Gainesville to Port St. Lucie?toggle

To ship furniture from Gainesville to Port St. Lucie with a mover will cost between $820 and $3,019. The cost to move a two- to three-bedroom home will range from $1,602โ€“$4,386, and a four-bedroom move or bigger move from Gainesville to Port St. Lucie will cost from $2,004โ€“$5,672.

How much are moving container companies from Gainesville to Port St. Lucie?toggle

Moving containers from Gainesville to Port St. Lucie will cost you $662 to $1,636 for a studio or one-bedroom home. For a two- to three-bedroom move, moving containers can cost $1,290 to $2,445. A larger home will cost $1,678 to $2,834.

How much is a moving truck from Gainesville to Port St. Lucie?toggle

Renting a moving truck is usually the cheapest option, but it requires you to do all of the driving and labor; these estimates include the estimated fuel cost:

Moving a studio or one-bedroom apartment in a rental truck will cost around $310 to $526. A larger move will cost $314 to $635, and a four-bedroom or larger move from Gainesville to Port St. Lucie costs from $398 to $743.

How far in advance should I book Gainesville-to-Port St. Lucie movers?toggle

Ideally, you should book your move from Gainesville to Port St. Lucie at least two months in advance. If youโ€™re moving during the busy summer months, itโ€™s best to book your movers at least three months ahead of your move. The sooner you reserve your Gainesville-to-Port St. Lucie movers, the better the chance youโ€™ll get the most affordable rates and secure the exact moving date you need. Some movers even offer early-bird discounts for advance reservations.

What time of year is the cheapest to move to Port St. Lucie?toggle

The cheapest time of year to move to Port St. Lucie is between early October and late April. This period of time is outside of the moving industryโ€™s peak season (Mayโ€“September), which means demand โ€” and therefore pricing โ€” will typically be lower. A majority of all U.S. moves happen between May and August, so staying outside the busy summer months will help you save money.

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