($1,387) Movers From Port St. Lucie, FL to Reno, NV

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

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

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

• Rent prices in Reno are 35% 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 Reno are 33.7% higher than in Port St. Lucie.
• Income in Reno is 3.1% lower than in Port St. Lucie, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Reno include Amerco, Trane, and Hamilton.
• The cost of living for a single person in Reno is 13.1% lower than in Port St. Lucie. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Reno is 11.7% lower than in Port St. Lucie.
• The unemployment rate in Reno is 6.12% lower than in Port St. Lucie.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Reno, since the city’s sales taxes in Reno are 18.14% higher than in Port St. Lucie.
• State income taxes are the same in Reno and Port St. Lucie.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,605.81 in Reno 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. Reno

• The population of Reno is about 29% greater than Port St. Lucie, so you may find more to see and do in your new surroundings. Of course, with more people can also come increased competition for jobs and housing.
• Reno offers better access to buses and trains than Port St. Lucie, based on public transportation ratings. Reno has a transit score of 4 out of 10 compared to 1 in Port St. Lucie. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in Reno means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Port St. Lucie. Reno is considered more walkable than Port St. Lucie, with a score of 40 out of 100 versus 13 out of 100 in Port St. Lucie. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• If cycling is your thing, Reno is considered more bike-friendly than Port St. Lucie in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. Reno has a bike-friendliness score of 52 out of 100, while Port St. Lucie is rated as 36 out of 100.
• The crime rate in Reno is higher than in Port St. Lucie, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 46.26 in Reno, it is 35.03 in Port St. Lucie. With this index, the lower the score, the better, since it indicates a city’s crime levels.
• You may want to exercise more caution as you’re getting used to your new surroundings in Reno. With a crime index of 53.74, Reno ranks lower in overall safety than Port St. Lucie, whose index is Port St. Lucie's 64.97. The safety index measures how safe people in a city feel about walking alone, both during the day and at night, as well as data on muggings, theft, vandalism, and other instances of petty crime.
• The air quality in Reno and Port St. Lucie is generally the same (Good). Cities with good to moderate ratings have clean or acceptable air quality, with the possibility of small pollutants affecting people with certain health conditions like asthma. Anything beyond the moderate rate means increased impact on residents.

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

• Weather: Reno experiences very hot summer and very cold winter. If you're looking to relocate, consider the months of June, September and May as these months have favorable weather. December and January are the least comfortable months.
• 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: Movers that provide relocation services within the Silver State are subject to rules and regulations set forth by the Nevada Transportation Authority (NTA). The NTA’s aims include fostering economic growth and promoting efficient, safe, and reliable moving services around the state. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Nevada moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Nevada 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 Reno. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Opt for Released Value Protection, the cost-free choice provided by movers, albeit with minimal coverage. Movers take responsibility for a maximum of 60 cents per pound per article. For instance, if your mover misplaced or damaged a valuable item like a 30-pound sculpture, you would only receive $18 (60 cents x 30 pounds). For comprehensive coverage of your items' full value, explore alternative options with your selected moving company or consider consulting a third-party insurance provider.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Reno

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Biggest Little City in the World", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Reno.

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