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

Moving from Port St. Lucie to Cincinnati comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Cincinnati is generally more expensive than Port St. Lucie, it’s important to plan ahead and budget carefully for the change.

Check out how the two cities compare so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Cincinnati are 45% 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 Cincinnati.
  Home prices in Cincinnati are 40.6% lower than in Port St. Lucie.
• Income in Cincinnati is 4.3% lower than in Port St. Lucie, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Cincinnati include Kroger, First Student, and Macy's.
• The cost of living for a single person is the same in Cincinnati and Port St. Lucie. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to Cincinnati, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Cincinnati is 15.9% higher than in Port St. Lucie.
• The unemployment rate in Cincinnati and Port St. Lucie.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Cincinnati, since the city’s sales taxes in Cincinnati are 7.14% lower than in Port St. Lucie.
• State income taxes in Cincinnati are 3.50% higher than in Port St. Lucie.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,029.47 in Cincinnati 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. Cincinnati

• Cincinnati's population is about 51% greater than Port St. Lucie.
• Cincinnati's public transportation has a score of 6 out of 10 versus Port St. Lucie's lower score of 1.
• Cincinnati is more walkable than Port St. Lucie with a score of 49 out of 100 vs Port St. Lucie's 13 out of 100.
• Both Cincinnati and Port St. Lucie have the same bike-friendliness score of 36 out of 100, meaning Cincinnati is about as safe for cyclists as Port St. Lucie. Typically, cities that have scores of 20 or higher are seen as reasonably safe, though the higher the score, the more safely accessible a city is for bicycling.
• Cincinnati's crime rate is higher than Port St. Lucie with a score of 48.47 compared to Port St. Lucie's 35.03. This means that Cincinnati neighborhoods are safer than 48.47% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Port St. Lucie neighborhoods are safer than 35.03%.
• Cincinnati is considered to be less safe than Port St. Lucie with a score of 49.53 vs Port St. Lucie's 64.97.
• Air quality in Cincinnati is good, and in Port St. Lucie it's good.

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

• Weather: Snowfall and freezing weather is common in the winters and severe thunderstorms may happen in the warmer 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: Although a local license is not required in Ohio, make sure the moving company you’ll be hiring is registered with U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). To verify if you’re dealing with a legal and licensed mover, you may ask them their USDOT registration number. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Ohio moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Ohio 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 Cincinnati. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Opt for cost-free Released Value Protection from movers, offering minimal coverage with a maximum liability of 60 cents per pound per article. For comprehensive coverage, explore alternatives with your chosen moving company or consider 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 Cincinnati

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