($1,394) Movers From Port St. Lucie, FL to Sioux Falls, SD

What to know before moving from Port St. Lucie to Sioux Falls

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

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

• Rent prices in Sioux Falls are 58% 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 Sioux Falls.
  Home prices in Sioux Falls are 18.6% lower than in Port St. Lucie.
• Income in Sioux Falls is 14.7% lower than in Port St. Lucie, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Sioux Falls include Sanford Health, Avera Health, and Smithfield Foods.
• The cost of living for a single person in Sioux Falls is 27.5% lower than in Port St. Lucie. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Sioux Falls is 18.0% lower than in Port St. Lucie.
• The unemployment rate in Sioux Falls is 34.69% lower than in Port St. Lucie.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Sioux Falls, since the city’s sales taxes in Sioux Falls are 7.14% lower than in Port St. Lucie.
• State income taxes are the same in Sioux Falls and Port St. Lucie.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,173.56 in Sioux Falls 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. Sioux Falls

• Sioux Falls and Port St. Lucie have roughly the same population, which could make adjusting to your new life in South Dakota easier.
• Sioux Falls offers better access to buses and trains than Port St. Lucie, based on public transportation ratings. Sioux Falls has a transit score of 2 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 Sioux Falls means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Port St. Lucie. Sioux Falls is considered more walkable than Port St. Lucie, with a score of 38 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, Sioux Falls 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. Sioux Falls has a bike-friendliness score of 46 out of 100, while Port St. Lucie is rated as 36 out of 100.
• The crime rate in Sioux Falls 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 42.83 in Sioux Falls, 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 Sioux Falls. With a crime index of 57.17, Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls 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. Sioux Falls move

• Weather: August, June and September are the most pleasant months in Sioux Falls, while January and December 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: Although a local license is not required in South Dakota, 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 South Dakota moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: South Dakota 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 Sioux Falls. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.In South Dakota, movers typically provide Released Value Protection at no additional cost, offering coverage at 60 cents per pound. To enhance protection, discuss Full Value Protection options with the moving company. Alternatively, consider exploring third-party insurance providers for customized plans. It's essential to understand coverage limits, potential additional costs, and read reviews to make an informed decision on your moving insurance in South Dakota.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

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