Considerations when moving from Tampa to St. Petersburg

Cost of living: Tampa vs. St. Petersburg

Tampa St. Petersburg
Average rent cost $1,930 $2,075
Average home value $371,271 $360,584
Average income (per capita) $66,802 $64,374
Cost of living (single person) $3,232 $2,642
Cost of living (family of 4) $8,108 $6,178
Unemployment rate 5.0% 4.6%
  • Rent prices in St. Petersburg are 8% higher than in Tampa.
  • Home prices in St. Petersburg are 2.9% lower than in Tampa.
  • Income in St. Petersburg is 3.6% lower than in Tampa.
  • The cost of living for a single person in St. Petersburg is 18.3% lower than in Tampa.
  • The cost of living for a family in St. Petersburg is 23.8% lower than in Tampa.
  • The unemployment rate in St. Petersburg is 8.00% lower than in Tampa.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,452.35 in St. Petersburg to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Tampa.

How life is different in Tampa vs. St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg Tampa
Population 259,343 403,364
Political leaning Democratic 49.8-48.3 Republican 49-48
Summer high 90ยบF 90ยบF
Winter low 53ยบF 52ยบF
Annual rain 51" 51"
Annual snow 0" 0"
Crime index 39.54 46.15
  • The population of St. Petersburg is approximately 36% lower than the population of Tampa.
  • In the last presidential election, St. Petersburg voted Democratic and Tampa voted Republican.
  • The average high in the summertime in St. Petersburg is 90ยบF and in Tampa, itโ€™s 90ยบF.
  • During the coldest part of the year, St. Petersburg reaches the temperature of 53ยบF and Tampa gets down to 52ยบF.
  • You can expect about 51 inches of annual rainfall in St. Petersburg vs 51 inches of rainfall in Tampa.
  • In St. Petersburg, it snows about 0 inches annually vs 0 inches of snow in Tampa.
  • St. Petersburg has a lower crime rate than Tampa with a crime index of 46.15 vs 39.54.

Things to do in St. Petersburg

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

Museums in St. Petersburgtoggle

  • The Dali Museum
  • Chihuly Collection
  • Duncan McClellan Gallery
  • Imagine Museum
  • James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art
  • Florida Holocaust Museum
  • Museum of Fine Arts
  • Morean Art Center
  • Great Explorations Children's Museum
  • Florida CraftArt

Parks in St. Petersburgtoggle

  • Sawgrass Lake Park
  • Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
  • Vinoy Park
  • Skyway Fishing Pier State Park
  • Maximo Park
  • North Straub Park
  • Demens Landing Park
  • War Veterans' Memorial Park
  • Albert Whitted Park
  • Jungle Prada de Navarez Park

Sports Teams in St. Petersburgtoggle

Universities in St. Petersburgtoggle

  • University of South Florida St. Petersburg
  • Eckerd College
  • St. Petersburg College

FAQ

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

To ship furniture from Tampa to St. Petersburg with a mover will cost between $297 and $1,040. The cost to move a two- to three-bedroom home will range from $680โ€“$2,342, and a four-bedroom move or bigger move from Tampa to St. Petersburg will cost from $1,197โ€“$3,351.

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

Moving containers from Tampa to St. Petersburg will cost you $121 to $782 for a studio or one-bedroom home. For a two- to three-bedroom move, moving containers can cost $368 to $1,121. A larger home will cost $848 to $1,503.

How much is a moving truck from Tampa to St. Petersburg?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 $40 to $92. A larger move will cost $48 to $123, and a four-bedroom or larger move from Tampa to St. Petersburg costs from $63 to $149.

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

Ideally, you should book your move from Tampa to St. Petersburg 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 Tampa-to-St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg?toggle

The cheapest time of year to move to St. Petersburg 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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