($1,474) Movers From San Diego, CA to St. Petersburg, FL

What to know before moving from San Diego to St. Petersburg

• Rent prices in St. Petersburg are 28% lower than in San Diego.
• Home prices in St. Petersburg are 64.1% lower than in San Diego.
• Income in St. Petersburg is 11.8% lower than in San Diego.
• The cost of living for a single person in St. Petersburg is 21.0% lower than in San Diego.
• The cost of living for a family in St. Petersburg is 20.0% lower than in San Diego.
• The unemployment rate in St. Petersburg is 30.30% lower than in San Diego.
• Sales taxes in St. Petersburg are 9.68% lower than in San Diego.
• State income taxes in St. Petersburg are 100.00% lower than in San Diego.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,368.80 in St. Petersburg to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in San Diego.

How life is different in San Diego vs. St. Petersburg

• St. Petersburg's population is about 81% less than San Diego.
• St. Petersburg's public transportation has a similar score to San Diego.
• St. Petersburg is less walkable than San Diego with a score of 43 out of 100 vs San Diego's 53 out of 100.
• With a score of 59 out of 100, St. Petersburg is more bike-friendly than San Diego, which has a score of 43 out of 100. The higher a city's score, the more suited they are to safely accommodating cyclists.
• St. Petersburg's crime rate is lower than San Diego with a score of 39.54 compared to San Diego's 39.83. This means that St. Petersburg neighborhoods are safer than 39.54% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and San Diego neighborhoods are safer than 39.83%.
• St. Petersburg is considered to be safer than San Diego with a safety index of 60.46 vs San Diego's 60.17.
• Air quality in St. Petersburg is good, and in San Diego it's moderate.

Other things to consider for your San Diego vs. St. Petersburg move

• Weather: St. Petersburg has hot and humid summers and cool to mild winters.
• HOA rules: Check ahead with any neighborhood or community rules on moving to ensure a smooth move.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator you'll want to check on how to reserve it for move day.
• Truck parking permits: Some cities require parking permits for large vehicles and moving trucks. Find out if you need any parking permits ahead of time.
• 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. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Florida moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Florida does not require any moving permits, but it is helpful to check local parking restrictions before moving into the state.
• Change of address: We recommend submitting your change of address form with USPS at least a week prior to your move. You can set an official move date on the form and this way all of your mail will get properly forwarded to St. Petersburg. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. 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 will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in St. Petersburg

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Always in Season", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in St. Petersburg.

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