Top Charleston, SC to Jacksonville, FL Movers

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1. Smooth Move Charleston: 4.72 out of 5 stars
2. All My Sons Moving & Storage: 4.66 out of 5 stars
3. Low Country Moving, LLC: 4.38 out of 5 stars
4. Reads Moving Systems of Carolina, Inc.: 4.58 out of 5 stars
5. Bellhop Moving: 4.62 out of 5 stars

Cost to hire movers from South Carolina to Florida

If you're packing up a studio or one-bedroom to move from South Carolina to Florida, you can expect prices to land between $907 and $3,439. For a two- or three-bedroom space, your costs will usually range from $1,658 to $4,862 for the trip from SC to FL. If you're moving a large four- or five-bedroom home, you're likely looking at a price tag between $2,384 and $6,370.

Cost of moving containers from South Carolina to Florida

Moving containers from South Carolina to Florida will cost you $719 to $1,762 for a small move. For a two- to three-bedroom move, moving containers can cost $1,280 to $2,337. A four-bedroom move or bigger will cost $1,702 to $3,218. Learn more about PODS cost.

Here are the cheapest moving container companies when moving out of South Carolina.

Cost of moving truck rentals from South Carolina to Florida

A moving rental truck is generally the cheapest option, but it requires you to do all of the driving and labor.

Moving a studio or one-bedroom apartment in a rental truck will cost around $333 to $606. A two to three-bedroom move will cost $370 to $668, and moving a home with four or more bedrooms or from South Carolina to Florida costs around $452 to $792.

These quotes include the estimated fuel cost.

• Rent prices in Jacksonville are 39% lower than in Charleston, which means you'll have more money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you'll be able to get more for your money in Jacksonville.
  Home prices in Jacksonville are 48.6% lower than in Charleston.
• You're likely to make a higher income living in Jacksonville, where incomes are, on average, 3.0% higher than in Charleston. Major employers in Jacksonville include FIS, Southeastern Grocers, and Winn-Dixie.
• Get ready to save some money on recurring expenses like food, gas, and utility bills in Jacksonville. On average, the cost of living for a single person there is 49.1% lower than in Charleston.
• A move to Jacksonville 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 16.3% less than what it costs in Charleston.
• The unemployment rate in Jacksonville is 22.50% higher than in Charleston.
• You'll spend less on retail and restaurants in Jacksonville, since the city's sales taxes in Jacksonville are 16.67% lower than in Charleston.
• One perk of moving to Jacksonville is paying less in state income taxes, which are 100.00% lower than in Charleston.

• The population of Jacksonville is about 546% greater than Charleston, so you may find more to see and do in your new surroundings. Of course, with more people can also come increased competition for jobs and housing.
• Jacksonville offers better access to buses and trains than Charleston, based on public transportation ratings. Jacksonville has a transit score of 4 out of 10 compared to 3 in Charleston. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Jacksonville neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as Charleston. Based on its score of 26 out of 100, Jacksonville isn't as walkable as Charleston, which has a score of 40 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 Jacksonville, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than Charleston. While Charleston has a bike-friendliness score of 50 out of 100, Jacksonville earned a 41. 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 Jacksonville is higher than in Charleston, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 56.38 in Jacksonville, it is 44.97 in Charleston. With this index, the lower the score, the better, since it indicates a city's crime levels.
• You may want to exercise more caution as you're getting used to your new surroundings in Jacksonville. With a crime index of 43.62, Jacksonville ranks lower in overall safety than Charleston, whose index is 55.03. The safety index measures how safe people in a city feel about walking alone, both during the day and at night, as well as data on muggings, theft, vandalism, and other instances of petty crime.
• The air quality in Jacksonville and Charleston 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: Jacksonville has hot humid summers, and warm to mild and drier winters. Seasonal rainfall is concentrated in the warmest months from May through September, when brief but intense downpours with thunder and lightning are common, while the driest months are from November through April. Be sure to check your weather app to avoid rain during your move.
• HOA rules: It's a good idea to look into your HOA or community regulations before moving day arrives.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator, it's a good idea to secure a reservation before your moving day.
• Truck parking permits: To avoid fines or delays, check whether a parking permit is needed for your moving truck.
• 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. Before booking, ensure the moving company is officially licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: To confirm a moving company's license in Florida, visit the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving Permits: While Florida doesn't mandate moving permits, checking local parking guidelines before your move-in day is still a good idea.
• Change of address: We recommend submitting your USPS change of address form at least one week before your move to ensure your mail gets forwarded to Jacksonville without delay. You can select your official move date when completing the form. Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state sets its own rules for what insurance moving companies need to maintain. 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 gives you the peace of mind that comes with being fully prepared.

Best neighborhoods for singles

• Riverside
• Brooklyn
• Secret Cove
• South Riverside
• Windy Hill

Best neighborhoods for families

• Beacon Hills & Harbour
• Deercreek
• Orange Park
• Ortega Forest
• Sandalwood

Things to do in Jacksonville

After settling into your new Florida home, you'll want to branch out and explore your new city. Luckily, Jacksonville has lots to offer, no matter what you're interested in:

• Arts and culture: You'll find museums and cultural hubs throughout Jacksonville, such as the The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, Museum of Science and History, Timucuan Ecological & Historical Preserve, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, and Mandarin Museum & Historical Society.
• Outdoor recreation: The city's Little Talbot Island State Park, Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park, Fort Caroline National Memorial, and Huguenot Memorial Park — along with other locations, ideal for trails, cycling, or enjoying the fresh air.
• Sports: Experience the energy of a live game and back the home team at an Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL) game.