Considerations when moving from St. Petersburg to Gainesville

Cost of living: St. Petersburg vs. Gainesville

St. Petersburg Gainesville
Average rent cost $2,075 $1,600
Average home value $360,584 $288,002
Average income (per capita) $64,374 $59,013
Cost of living (single person) $2,642 $1,727
Cost of living (family of 4) $6,178 $3,491
Unemployment rate 4.6% 4.4%
  • Rent prices in Gainesville are 23% lower than in St. Petersburg.
  • Home prices in Gainesville are 20.1% lower than in St. Petersburg.
  • Income in Gainesville is 8.3% lower than in St. Petersburg.
  • The cost of living for a single person in Gainesville is 34.6% lower than in St. Petersburg.
  • The cost of living for a family in Gainesville is 43.5% lower than in St. Petersburg.
  • The unemployment rate in Gainesville is 4.35% lower than in St. Petersburg.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,961.01 in Gainesville to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in St. Petersburg.

How life is different in St. Petersburg vs. Gainesville

Gainesville St. Petersburg
Population 141,085 259,343
Political leaning Democratic 63-36 Democratic 49.8-48.3
Summer high 92ยบF 90ยบF
Winter low 41ยบF 53ยบF
Annual rain 50" 51"
Annual snow 0" 0"
Crime index 8.0 39.54
  • The population of Gainesville is approximately 46% lower than the population of St. Petersburg.
  • In the last presidential election, Gainesville voted Democratic and St. Petersburg voted Democratic.
  • The average high in the summertime in Gainesville is 92ยบF and in St. Petersburg, itโ€™s 90ยบF.
  • During the coldest part of the year, Gainesville reaches the temperature of 41ยบF and St. Petersburg gets down to 53ยบF.
  • You can expect about 50 inches of annual rainfall in Gainesville vs 51 inches of rainfall in St. Petersburg.
  • In Gainesville, it snows about 0 inches annually vs 0 inches of snow in St. Petersburg.
  • Gainesville has a lower crime rate than St. Petersburg with a crime index of 39.54 vs 8.0.

Things to do in Gainesville

Whether you prefer to be in the great outdoors, soak up some culture, or catch a live game, Gainesville has plenty to offer:

Museums in Gainesvilletoggle

  • Florida Museum of Natural History
  • Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art
  • Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention
  • Matheson History Museum

Parks in Gainesvilletoggle

  • Sweetwater Wetlands Park
  • Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park
  • Depot Park
  • Kanapaha Park
  • A Nan Buddhist Statue Park
  • Cellon Oak Park
  • Loblolly Woods Nature Park

Sports Teams in Gainesvilletoggle

  • Florida Gators (SEC)

Universities in Gainesvilletoggle

  • University of Florida
  • Santa Fe College
  • City College Gainesville

FAQ

How much does it cost to hire a professional moving company from St. Petersburg to Gainesville?toggle

To ship furniture from St. Petersburg to Gainesville with a mover will cost between $655 and $2,635. The cost to move a two- to three-bedroom home will range from $1,350โ€“$3,964, and a four-bedroom move or bigger move from St. Petersburg to Gainesville will cost from $1,728โ€“$4,866.

How much are moving container companies from St. Petersburg to Gainesville?toggle

Moving containers from St. Petersburg to Gainesville will cost you $644 to $1,488 for a studio or one-bedroom home. For a two- to three-bedroom move, moving containers can cost $1,076 to $1,980. A larger home will cost $1,518 to $2,415.

How much is a moving truck from St. Petersburg to Gainesville?toggle

Renting a moving truck is usually the cheapest option, but it requires you to do all of the driving and labor; these estimates include the estimated fuel cost:

Moving a studio or one-bedroom apartment in a rental truck will cost around $209 to $323. A larger move will cost $214 to $385, and a four-bedroom or larger move from St. Petersburg to Gainesville costs from $268 to $456.

How far in advance should I book St. Petersburg-to-Gainesville movers?toggle

Ideally, you should book your move from St. Petersburg to Gainesville at least two months in advance. If youโ€™re moving during the busy summer months, itโ€™s best to book your movers at least three months ahead of your move. The sooner you reserve your St. Petersburg-to-Gainesville movers, the better the chance youโ€™ll get the most affordable rates and secure the exact moving date you need. Some movers even offer early-bird discounts for advance reservations.

What time of year is the cheapest to move to Gainesville?toggle

The cheapest time of year to move to Gainesville is between early October and late April. This period of time is outside of the moving industryโ€™s peak season (Mayโ€“September), which means demand โ€” and therefore pricing โ€” will typically be lower. A majority of all U.S. moves happen between May and August, so staying outside the busy summer months will help you save money.

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