($1,627) Movers From Salt Lake City, UT to Port St. Lucie, FL

What to know before moving from Salt Lake City to Port St. Lucie

Moving from Salt Lake City to Port St. Lucie comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Port St. Lucie is generally more expensive than Salt Lake City, 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 76% higher than in Salt Lake City, 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 Port St. Lucie.
  Home prices in Port St. Lucie are 28.7% lower than in Salt Lake City.
• Income in Port St. Lucie is 7.3% higher than in Salt Lake City, 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 12.5% higher than in Salt Lake City. 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 14.7% higher than in Salt Lake City.
• The unemployment rate in Port St. Lucie is 63.33% higher than in Salt Lake City.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Port St. Lucie, since the city’s sales taxes in Port St. Lucie are 9.68% lower than in Salt Lake City.
• One perk of moving to Port St. Lucie is paying less in state income taxes, which are 100.00% lower than in Salt Lake City.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,374.31 in Port St. Lucie to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Salt Lake City.

How life is different in Salt Lake City vs. Port St. Lucie

• Port St. Lucie and Salt Lake City have roughly the same population, which could make adjusting to your new life in Florida easier.
• Getting around Port St. Lucie without a car might be more difficult than in Salt Lake City. Port St. Lucie has a public transportation score of 1 out of 10, whereas Salt Lake City is ranked 8. 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 Salt Lake City. Based on its score of 13 out of 100, Port St. Lucie isn’t as walkable as Salt Lake City, which has a score of 59 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 Salt Lake City. While Salt Lake City has a bike-friendliness score of 74 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.
• You can anticipate the same crime rate in Port St. Lucie as Salt Lake City. With the crime index, lower scores are better because they indicate less crime. Cities with scores of 20 or below, for example, have much fewer instances of crime than those with scores of 80–100.
• Port St. Lucie is generally as safe as Salt Lake City, according to their similar safety index ratings. The ratings are based on how comfortable residents feel about walking alone during the daytime and nighttime and the number of small crimes like theft and muggings.
• The air quality in Port St. Lucie and Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City 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: 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 Port St. Lucie 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.

Where to live in Port St. Lucie

With your sights set on "PSL", these are some of the most popular neighborhoods to consider in Port St. Lucie.

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