($1,209) Movers From Port St. Lucie, FL to Evansville, IN

What to know before moving from Port St. Lucie to Evansville

Moving from Port St. Lucie to Evansville means adjusting to a different pace of life — and a different price tag. On average, it costs significantly more to live in Port St. Lucie than in Evansville, making the move an opportunity for many to enjoy a lower cost of living.

Check out how Port St. Lucie compares to Evansville so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Evansville are 67% lower than in Port St. Lucie, which means you’ll have more money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in Evansville.
  Home prices in Evansville are 54.0% lower than in Port St. Lucie.
• Income in Evansville is 12.5% lower than in Port St. Lucie, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Evansville include Koch Enterprises, Berry Global, and OneMain.
• The cost of living for a single person in Evansville is 35.2% lower than in Port St. Lucie. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Evansville is 32.2% lower than in Port St. Lucie.
• The unemployment rate in Evansville is 12.24% higher than in Port St. Lucie.
• Sales taxes are the same in Evansville and Port St. Lucie.
• State income taxes in Evansville are 3.15% higher than in Port St. Lucie.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,942.69 in Evansville to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Port St. Lucie.

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

• Evansville's population is about 43% less than Port St. Lucie.
• Evansville's public transportation has a score of 3 out of 10 versus Port St. Lucie's lower score of 1.
• Evansville is more walkable than Port St. Lucie with a score of 44 out of 100 vs Port St. Lucie's 13 out of 100.
• With a score of 43 out of 100, Evansville is more bike-friendly than Port St. Lucie, which has a score of 36 out of 100. The higher a city's score, the more suited they are to safely accommodating cyclists.
• Evansville's crime rate is lower than Port St. Lucie with a score of 5.0 compared to Port St. Lucie's 35.03. This means that Evansville neighborhoods are safer than 5.0% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Port St. Lucie neighborhoods are safer than 35.03%.
• Evansville is considered to be less safe than Port St. Lucie with a score of 56.42 vs Port St. Lucie's 64.97.
• Air quality in Evansville is moderate, and in Port St. Lucie it's good.

Other things to consider for your Port St. Lucie vs. Evansville move

• Weather: September, May and October are the months favorable for a move to Evansville as these months have a favorable dry weather without extreme heat.
• HOA rules: Check ahead with any neighborhood or community rules on moving to ensure a smooth move.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator you'll want to check on how to reserve it for move day.
• Truck parking permits: Some cities require parking permits for large vehicles and moving trucks. Find out if you need any parking permits ahead of time.
• State licensing: The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) regulate movers operating within Indiana and issue moving companies Indiana Households Goods Carriers Numbers. Check to make sure prospective movers have one and that it’s up to date. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Indiana moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Indiana does not require any moving permits, but it is helpful to check local parking restrictions before moving into the state.
• Change of address: We recommend submitting your change of address form with USPS at least a week prior to your move. You can set an official move date on the form and this way all of your mail will get properly forwarded to Evansville. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Opt for Released Value Protection – a budget-friendly choice with no extra cost from movers, though coverage is limited to 60 cents per pound. For instance, if a 50-inch TV weighing 25 pounds is lost or damaged, reimbursement is just $15. To ensure coverage for your items' full value, discuss alternative options with your chosen moving company or consider third-party insurance providers.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Evansville

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Eville", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Evansville.

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