($1,491) Movers From Columbus, OH to Port St. Lucie, FL

What to know before moving from Columbus to Port St. Lucie

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

Check out how Columbus compares to Port St. Lucie so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Port St. Lucie are 83% higher than in Columbus, 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 Columbus.
  Home prices in Port St. Lucie are 64.0% higher than in Columbus.
• Income in Port St. Lucie is 5.5% higher than in Columbus, 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.
• The cost of living for a single person in Port St. Lucie is 12.2% lower than in Columbus. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Port St. Lucie is 23.6% lower than in Columbus.
• The unemployment rate in Port St. Lucie is 14.04% lower than in Columbus.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Port St. Lucie, since the city’s sales taxes in Port St. Lucie are 6.67% lower than in Columbus.
• One perk of moving to Port St. Lucie is paying less in state income taxes, which are 100.00% lower than in Columbus.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,632.54 in Port St. Lucie to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Columbus.

How life is different in Columbus vs. Port St. Lucie

• Port St. Lucie might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 77% less than Columbus.
• Getting around Port St. Lucie without a car might be more difficult than in Columbus. Port St. Lucie has a public transportation score of 1 out of 10, whereas Columbus is ranked 5. 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 Columbus. Based on its score of 13 out of 100, Port St. Lucie isn’t as walkable as Columbus, which has a score of 41 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 Columbus. While Columbus has a bike-friendliness score of 48 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.
• Port St. Lucie has a lower crime rate than Columbus based on scores of 35.03 and Columbus's 49.65, 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 Port St. Lucie than in Columbus, based on Port St. Lucie’s safety index of 64.97 versus 50.35 for Columbus. 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 Columbus 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 Columbus 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: 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 toPort St. Lucie 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 Port St. Lucie

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

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