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What to know before moving from St. Petersburg to Spokane

Moving from St. Petersburg to Spokane means adjusting to a different pace of life — and a different price tag. On average, it costs significantly more to live in St. Petersburg than in Spokane, making the move an opportunity for many to enjoy a lower cost of living.

Check out how St. Petersburg compares to Spokane so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Spokane are 30% lower than in St. Petersburg, 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 St. Petersburg.
  Home prices in Spokane are 4.2% higher than in St. Petersburg.
• Income in Spokane is 5.6% lower than in St. Petersburg, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Spokane include Key Tronic, URM Stores, and Empire Health Centers Group.
• The cost of living for a single person in Spokane is 3.3% lower than in St. Petersburg. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to Spokane, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Spokane is 1.5% higher than in St. Petersburg.
• The unemployment rate in Spokane is 43.48% higher than in St. Petersburg.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Spokane, since the city’s sales taxes in Spokane are 28.57% higher than in St. Petersburg.
• State income taxes are the same in Spokane and St. Petersburg.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,902.35 in Spokane 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. Spokane

• The population of Spokane is about 129% greater than St. Petersburg, 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.
• Your access to buses, shuttles, trams, or trains in Spokane will be about the same as it currently is in St. Petersburg. The cities share a similar public transportation score, which means their transit systems are comparable in terms of how connected they are, how often they provide service, and how close they are to jobs, housing, retail and food stores, and other important locations.
• Living in Spokane means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in St. Petersburg. Spokane is considered more walkable than St. Petersburg, with a score of 49 out of 100 versus 43 out of 100 in St. Petersburg. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• You probably won’t see as many cycling lanes or off-road trails in Spokane, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than St. Petersburg. While St. Petersburg has a bike-friendliness score of 59 out of 100, Spokane earned a 52. Scores are based on factors like whether a city accommodates cyclists on major roadways, how often people bike to work, and how many steep hills it has.
• Spokane has a lower crime rate than St. Petersburg based on scores of 3.0 and St. Petersburg's 39.54, respectively. The crime index shows how safe a city is perceived to be. So, a lower score generally means less crime.
• You may want to exercise more caution as you’re getting used to your new surroundings in Spokane. With a crime index of 44.94, Spokane ranks lower in overall safety than St. Petersburg, whose index is St. Petersburg's 60.46. 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 Spokane and St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg vs. Spokane move

• Weather: it is advisable to plan your trips to Spokane, WA between the months of August, July and September as these months have more favorable weather.
• 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: Movers operating within Washington DC city limits are subject to regulation by the Utilities and Transportation Commission, which issues operating permits to household goods moving companies. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Washington moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Washington 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 Spokane. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.When planning a move in Washington state, explore movers' insurance options for added peace of mind. Many moving companies offer Released Value Protection at no extra cost, covering items at 60 cents per pound. Enhance your protection by discussing Full Value Protection with the moving company or exploring personalized plans with third-party insurance providers. Understand coverage limits, potential extra costs, and read reviews to make an informed decision on your Washington state moving insurance.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Spokane

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

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