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What to know before moving from Las Vegas to St. Petersburg

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

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

• Rent prices in St. Petersburg are 12% higher than in Las Vegas, 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 St. Petersburg.
  Home prices in St. Petersburg are 15.3% lower than in Las Vegas.
• Income in St. Petersburg is 3.0% lower than in Las Vegas, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in St. Petersburg include Jabil, FADV Holdings, and Raymond James.
• The cost of living for a single person in St. Petersburg is 4.4% lower than in Las Vegas. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in St. Petersburg is 8.1% lower than in Las Vegas.
• The unemployment rate in St. Petersburg is 48.31% lower than in Las Vegas.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in St. Petersburg, since the city’s sales taxes in St. Petersburg are 16.47% lower than in Las Vegas.
• State income taxes are the same in St. Petersburg and Las Vegas.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,868.62 in St. Petersburg to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Las Vegas.

How life is different in Las Vegas vs. St. Petersburg

• St. Petersburg might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 60% less than Las Vegas.
• St. Petersburg offers better access to buses and trains than Las Vegas, based on public transportation ratings. St. Petersburg has a transit score of 6 out of 10 compared to 5 in Las Vegas. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• St. Petersburg neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as Las Vegas. Based on its score of 43 out of 100, St. Petersburg isn’t as walkable as Las Vegas, which has a score of 93 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 Las Vegas. While Las Vegas has a bike-friendliness score of 64 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 Las Vegas based on scores of 39.54 and Las Vegas's 55.8, 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 Las Vegas, based on St. Petersburg’s safety index of 60.46 versus 44.2 for Las Vegas. 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 Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas vs. St. Petersburg move

• 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'spublic 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 toSt. 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.

Where to live in St. Petersburg

Now that you’ve chosen "Always in Season" as your next home, here are a few of the best neighborhoods in St. Petersburg to check out.

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