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What to know before moving from Fort Wayne to St. Petersburg

Moving from Fort Wayne to St. Petersburg comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since St. Petersburg is generally more expensive than Fort Wayne, 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 St. Petersburg are 78% higher than in Fort Wayne, which means you’ll have less money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in Fort Wayne.
  Home prices in St. Petersburg are 58.3% higher than in Fort Wayne.
• Income in St. Petersburg is 19.3% higher than in Fort Wayne, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in St. Petersburg include Jabil, FADV Holdings, and Raymond James.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in St. Petersburg, since the cost of living for a single person in St. Petersburg is 1.6% higher than in Fort Wayne. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to St. Petersburg, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in St. Petersburg is 96.1% higher than in Fort Wayne.
• The unemployment rate in St. Petersburg is 9.80% lower than in Fort Wayne.
• Sales taxes are the same in St. Petersburg and Fort Wayne.
• One perk of moving to St. Petersburg is paying less in state income taxes, which are 100.00% lower than in Fort Wayne.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,048.46 in St. Petersburg to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Fort Wayne.

How life is different in Fort Wayne vs. St. Petersburg

• St. Petersburg and Fort Wayne have roughly the same population, which could make adjusting to your new life in Florida easier.
• St. Petersburg offers better access to buses and trains than Fort Wayne, based on public transportation ratings. St. Petersburg has a transit score of 6 out of 10 compared to 3 in Fort Wayne. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in St. Petersburg means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Fort Wayne. St. Petersburg is considered more walkable than Fort Wayne, with a score of 43 out of 100 versus 32 out of 100 in Fort Wayne. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• If cycling is your thing, St. Petersburg is considered more bike-friendly than Fort Wayne in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. St. Petersburg has a bike-friendliness score of 59 out of 100, while Fort Wayne is rated as 41 out of 100.
• You can anticipate the same crime rate in St. Petersburg as Fort Wayne. With the crime index, lower scores are better because they indicate less crime. Cities with scores of 20 or below, for example, have much fewer instances of crime than those with scores of 80–100.
• St. Petersburg is generally as safe as Fort Wayne, according to their similar safety index ratings. The ratings are based on how comfortable residents feel about walking alone during the daytime and nighttime and the number of small crimes like theft and muggings.
• The air quality in St. Petersburg and Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne vs. St. Petersburg move

• Weather: St. Petersburg has hot and humid summers and cool to mild winters.
• 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: Individuals and companies engaging in for-profit local and intrastate moving within the Sunshine State must register each year with the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services – Division of Consumer Services. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Florida moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Florida 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 St. Petersburg. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Released Value Protection stands out as a cost-effective choice, provided by movers at no extra expense, although it comes with limited coverage. In this option, the mover's liability is capped at 60 cents per pound per article. To ensure comprehensive coverage matching the full value of your items, consult with your chosen moving company about alternative options or explore third-party insurance providers. Secure the best protection for your belongings during the move with these tailored coverage choices.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in St. Petersburg

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Always in Season", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in St. Petersburg.

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