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

Moving from Port St. Lucie to Norfolk comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Norfolk 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 Norfolk are 43% 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 Norfolk.
  Home prices in Norfolk are 27.5% lower than in Port St. Lucie.
• Income in Norfolk is 7.5% lower than in Port St. Lucie, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Norfolk include CMA CGM, Norfolk Southern Railway, and PRA Group.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Norfolk, since the cost of living for a single person in Norfolk is 13.3% higher than in Port St. Lucie. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family is the same in Norfolk and Port St. Lucie.
• The unemployment rate in Norfolk is 48.98% higher than in Port St. Lucie.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Norfolk, since the city’s sales taxes in Norfolk are 14.29% lower than in Port St. Lucie.
• State income taxes in Norfolk are 5.75% higher than in Port St. Lucie.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,400.33 in Norfolk 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. Norfolk

• The population of Norfolk is about 16% 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.
• Norfolk offers better access to buses and trains than Port St. Lucie, based on public transportation ratings. Norfolk has a transit score of 6 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 Norfolk means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Port St. Lucie. Norfolk is considered more walkable than Port St. Lucie, with a score of 46 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, Norfolk 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. Norfolk has a bike-friendliness score of 47 out of 100, while Port St. Lucie is rated as 36 out of 100.
• The crime rate in Norfolk 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 58.1 in Norfolk, 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 Norfolk. With a crime index of 41.9, Norfolk 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 Norfolk 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. Norfolk move

• Weather: If you are considering a move to Norfolk, plan your move on the months of May, October and September as these are the most pleasant months in Norfolk, while July 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: In addition to filing tariffs and complying with insurance, bond, and highway safety requirements, all intrastate moving companies in Virginia must have a certificate from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (VaDMV). Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Virginia moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Virginia 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 Norfolk. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.In Virginia, movers commonly offer Released Value Protection at no additional cost, providing coverage at 60 cents per pound. For increased protection, consider discussing Full Value Protection options with the moving company. Alternatively, explore third-party insurance providers for personalized plans. It's essential to understand coverage limits, potential additional costs, and read reviews to make an informed decision about your moving insurance in Virginia.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Norfolk

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Norfolk", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Norfolk.

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