Top New Orleans, LA to St. Petersburg, FL Movers

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1. Bellhop Moving: 4.1 out of 5 stars
2. Atmosphere Movers: 4.66 out of 5 stars
3. Lee Moving & Storage, Inc.: 4.66 out of 5 stars
4. All My Sons Moving & Storage: 4.66 out of 5 stars
5. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK: 4.52 out of 5 stars

Cost to hire movers from Louisiana to Florida

Moving a studio or one-bedroom home from Louisiana to Florida typically costs between $1,372 and $4,687. For a two- or three-bedroom home, expect prices to fall between $2,823 and $6,600 when moving from LA to FL. If you're tackling a large move (think four or five bedrooms) from Louisiana to Florida, you're looking at costs ranging from $4,549 up to $9,881.

Cost of moving containers from Louisiana to Florida

Moving containers from Louisiana to Florida will cost you $940 to $2,162 for a small move. For a two- to three-bedroom move, moving containers can cost $1,675 to $3,213. A four-bedroom move or bigger will cost $2,133 to $3,921. Learn more about PODS cost.

Here are the cheapest moving container companies when moving out of Louisiana.

Cost of moving truck rentals from Louisiana to Florida

Renting a moving truck is usually your cheapest option, but keep in mind you'll be handling all the loading, unloading, and driving yourself.

If you're moving a studio or one-bedroom apartment with a rental truck, expect to spend between $615 and $1,220. For two to three bedrooms, rates typically fall between $670 and $1,311. Relocating a four-bedroom (or bigger) home? You're likely looking at anywhere from $845 up to $1,604 for your rental truck.

These quotes include estimated fuel costs.

• You may want to budget more for rent in St. Petersburg, since prices are typically 18% higher than in New Orleans.
• The home prices in St. Petersburg are 55.7% higher than in New Orleans, which could mean saving up before buying a home, taking on a bigger mortgage, or downsizing.
• You're likely to make a higher income living in St. Petersburg, where incomes are, on average, 25.9% higher than in New Orleans. Major employers in St. Petersburg include Jabil, FADV Holdings, and Raymond James.
• Get ready to save some money on recurring expenses like food, gas, and utility bills in St. Petersburg. On average, the cost of living for a single person there is 15.7% lower than in New Orleans.
• A move to St. Petersburg can help cut down on a family's routine expenses, including utilities, transportation, and groceries. The cost of living for a family of four is 21.8% less than what it costs in New Orleans.
• The unemployment rate in St. Petersburg is 58.18% lower than in New Orleans.
• You'll spend less on retail and restaurants in St. Petersburg, since the city's sales taxes in St. Petersburg are 30.00% lower than in New Orleans.
• One perk of moving to St. Petersburg is paying less in state income taxes, which are 100.00% lower than in New Orleans.

• St. Petersburg might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 32% less than New Orleans.
• Getting around St. Petersburg without a car might be more difficult than in New Orleans. St. Petersburg has a public transportation score of 6 out of 10, whereas New Orleans is ranked 7. Ratings are based on a city's transit connectivity, service frequency, and accessibility to key destinations like jobs and grocery stores.
• St. Petersburg neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as New Orleans. Based on its score of 43 out of 100, St. Petersburg isn't as walkable as New Orleans, which has a score of 58 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 St. Petersburg, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than New Orleans. While New Orleans has a bike-friendliness score of 66 out of 100, St. Petersburg earned a 59. 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.
• St. Petersburg has a lower crime rate than New Orleans based on scores of 39.54 and New Orleans's 67.31, respectively. The crime index shows how safe a city is perceived to be. So, a lower score generally means less crime.
• You might find more confidence in your overall safety in St. Petersburg than in New Orleans, based on St. Petersburg's safety index of 60.46 versus 32.69 for New Orleans. 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 St. Petersburg and New Orleans 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.

• Weather: St. Petersburg has hot and humid summers and cool to mild winters.
• HOA rules: To keep things running smoothly, make sure you're familiar with any HOA or community moving policies before the big day.
• Elevator reservation: Make sure to arrange elevator access in advance if your building requires reservations for moving.
• Truck parking permits: Make sure to look into local parking regulations—some areas require permits for large moving trucks.
• 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. Ensure the company you choose is licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: You can verify a Florida moving company's license by visiting the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving Permits: You won't need a moving permit in Florida, though it's smart to double-check any local parking restrictions ahead of your move.
• Change of address: To avoid missing any mail, we recommend submitting your USPS change of address form at least a week before your move. You can choose your official move date to make sure everything gets forwarded properly to St. Petersburg Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: The amount and type of insurance movers must have depends on state regulations. 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: Let our moving checklist guide you through the process and help ensure nothing slips through the cracks.

Best neighborhoods for singles

• North Downtown
• North Shore
• Crescent Lake
• Uptown
• University Park

Best neighborhoods for families

• Crescent Heights
• Holiday Park
• Euclid-St. Paul
• Magnolia Heights
• Snell Isle

Things to do in St. Petersburg

Once you're settled into your new home in Florida, it's time to get out and discover what St. Petersburg has to offer. No matter your interests, there's something for everyone here:

• Arts and culture: St. Petersburg features a variety of museums and cultural arts centers, including the The Dali Museum, Chihuly Collection, Duncan McClellan Gallery, Imagine Museum, and James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art.
• Outdoor recreation: The city's Sawgrass Lake Park, Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, Vinoy Park, and Skyway Fishing Pier State Park — among other spots — perfect for hiking, biking, or simply soaking up the outdoors.
• Sports: Grab a seat and root for the home team during an Tampa Bay Rays (MLB), Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL Championship Soccer), Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL - Located in nearby Tampa), or St. Petersburg Aquatics game.