($1,222) Movers From Port St. Lucie, FL to Ann Arbor, MI

What to know before moving from Port St. Lucie to Ann Arbor

Moving from Port St. Lucie to Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor, making the move an opportunity for many to enjoy a lower cost of living.

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

• Rent prices in Ann Arbor are 14% 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 Port St. Lucie.
  Home prices in Ann Arbor are 21.2% higher than in Port St. Lucie.
• Income in Ann Arbor is 2.5% lower than in Port St. Lucie, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Ann Arbor include University of Michigan, NSK Americas, Inc., and Domino's Pizza.
• The cost of living for a single person in Ann Arbor is 10.9% lower than in Port St. Lucie. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Ann Arbor is 3.5% lower than in Port St. Lucie.
• The unemployment rate in Ann Arbor is 28.57% lower than in Port St. Lucie.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Ann Arbor, since the city’s sales taxes in Ann Arbor are 14.29% lower than in Port St. Lucie.
• State income taxes in Ann Arbor are 4.25% higher than in Port St. Lucie.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,672.12 in Ann Arbor 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. Ann Arbor

• Ann Arbor's population is about 40% less than Port St. Lucie.
• Ann Arbor's public transportation has a score of 7 out of 10 versus Port St. Lucie's lower score of 1.
• Ann Arbor is more walkable than Port St. Lucie with a score of 52 out of 100 vs Port St. Lucie's 13 out of 100.
• With a score of 71 out of 100, Ann Arbor 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.
• Ann Arbor's crime rate is lower than Port St. Lucie with a score of 31.0 compared to Port St. Lucie's 35.03. This means that Ann Arbor neighborhoods are safer than 31.0% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Port St. Lucie neighborhoods are safer than 35.03%.
• Ann Arbor is considered to be safer than Port St. Lucie with a safety index of 79.18 vs Port St. Lucie's 64.97.
• Air quality in Ann Arbor is moderate, and in Port St. Lucie it's good.

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

• Weather: August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Ann Arbor for moving.
• 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 agency regulating local and intrastate household goods movers in Michigan is the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC). State regulation and oversight activities include commercial vehicle registration and safety compliance, review of published tariff rates, licensing, and consumer protection efforts. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Michigan moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Michigan 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 Ann Arbor. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.In Alabama, Massachusetts, and Michigan, choose the economical option of Released Value Protection, provided by movers at no extra cost. However, it offers minimal coverage at 60 cents per pound per article. For comprehensive coverage of your items' full value, consult with your moving company for alternatives or explore 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 Ann Arbor

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Tree Town", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Ann Arbor.

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