($1,343) Movers From Baton Rouge, LA to Port St. Lucie, FL

What to know before moving from Baton Rouge to Port St. Lucie

Moving from Baton Rouge to Port St. Lucie comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Port St. Lucie is generally more expensive than Baton Rouge, 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 Port St. Lucie are 110% higher than in Baton Rouge, 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 Baton Rouge.
  Home prices in Port St. Lucie are 83.4% higher than in Baton Rouge.
• Income in Port St. Lucie is 13.7% higher than in Baton Rouge, so you could earn more for doing the same job. The top employers in Port St. Lucie include Liberty Healthcare Group, Gerelco Electrical Contractors, and St. Lucie Medical Center.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Port St. Lucie, since the cost of living for a single person in Port St. Lucie is 49.1% higher than in Baton Rouge. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to Port St. Lucie, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Port St. Lucie is 40.5% higher than in Baton Rouge.
• The unemployment rate in Port St. Lucie is 34.67% lower than in Baton Rouge.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Port St. Lucie, since the city’s sales taxes in Port St. Lucie are 26.32% lower than in Baton Rouge.
• One perk of moving to Port St. Lucie is paying less in state income taxes, which are 100.00% lower than in Baton Rouge.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $4,474.36 in Port St. Lucie to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Baton Rouge.

How life is different in Baton Rouge vs. Port St. Lucie

• Port St. Lucie might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 8% less than Baton Rouge.
• Getting around Port St. Lucie without a car might be more difficult than in Baton Rouge. Port St. Lucie has a public transportation score of 1 out of 10, whereas Baton Rouge is ranked 4. Ratings are based on a city’s transit connectivity, service frequency, and accessibility to key destinations like jobs and grocery stores.
• Port St. Lucie neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as Baton Rouge. Based on its score of 13 out of 100, Port St. Lucie isn’t as walkable as Baton Rouge, which has a score of 39 out of 100. The higher the walkability score a city has, the easier it is to access amenities. The most walkable cities also tend to be more densely populated and have shorter block lengths.
• You probably won’t see as many cycling lanes or off-road trails in Port St. Lucie, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than Baton Rouge. While Baton Rouge has a bike-friendliness score of 44 out of 100, Port St. Lucie earned a 36. 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.
• The crime rate in Port St. Lucie is higher than in Baton Rouge, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 35.03 in Port St. Lucie, it is 2.0 in Baton Rouge. With this index, the lower the score, the better, since it indicates a city’s crime levels.
• You might find more confidence in your overall safety in Port St. Lucie than in Baton Rouge, based on Port St. Lucie’s safety index of 64.97 versus 30.74 for Baton Rouge. With this index, higher scores indicate more safety, particularly around how comfortable residents feel walking alone during the day and at night.
• The air quality in Port St. Lucie and Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge vs. Port St. Lucie move

• Weather: Port St. Lucie summers are usually hot, with high temperatures averaging in the low 90s. Winters are usually mild to warm, with average high temperatures in the 70s. Port St. Lucie is also vulnerable to hurricanes.
• HOA rules: Be sure to review your community or HOA guidelines before moving day to avoid any surprises or delays.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator, make sure to find out how to reserve it ahead of your move.
• Truck parking permits: Many cities require special permits for parking large moving trucks. Check in advance to see if one is needed for your move.
• 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.Double-check that the moving company is properly licensed before you hire them.
• State regulator: You can check the status of a Florida moving license through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Florida doesn\’t require moving permits, but it\’s still a good idea to check local parking rules before your move-in day.
• Change of address: We suggest filing your USPS change of address form at least one week before your move. You’ll be able to set your official move date, helping ensure your mail is forwarded correctly to Port St. Lucie. Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: Each state has its own requirements for the level of insurance moving companies must carry.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: Use our moving checklist to stay on top of every detail and reduce last-minute stress.

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