($1,291) Movers From St. Petersburg, FL to Evansville, IN

What to know before moving from St. Petersburg to Evansville

• Rent prices in Evansville are 58% lower than in St. Petersburg.
• Home prices in Evansville are 50.1% lower than in St. Petersburg.
• Income in Evansville is 6.7% lower than in St. Petersburg.
• The cost of living for a single person in Evansville is 40.1% lower than in St. Petersburg.
• The cost of living for a family in Evansville is 39.3% lower than in St. Petersburg.
• The unemployment rate in Evansville is 19.57% higher than in St. Petersburg.
• Sales taxes are the same in Evansville and St. Petersburg.
• State income taxes in Evansville are 3.15% higher than in St. Petersburg.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,796.37 in Evansville to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in St. Petersburg.

How life is different in St. Petersburg vs. Evansville

• Evansville's population is about 55% less than St. Petersburg.
• Evansville's public transportation has a score of 3 out of 10 versus St. Petersburg's lower score of 6.
• Evansville is more walkable than St. Petersburg with a score of 44 out of 100 vs St. Petersburg's 43 out of 100.
• Evansville has a bike-friendliness score 43 out of 100, which means it isn't as accessible to and safe for cyclists as St. Petersburg, which has a score of 59 out of 100.
• Evansville's crime rate is lower than St. Petersburg with a score of 5.0 compared to St. Petersburg's 39.54. This means that Evansville neighborhoods are safer than 5.0% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and St. Petersburg neighborhoods are safer than 39.54%.
• Evansville is considered to be less safe than St. Petersburg with a score of 56.42 vs St. Petersburg's 60.46.
• Air quality in Evansville is moderate, and in St. Petersburg it's good.

Other things to consider for your St. Petersburg vs. Evansville move

• Weather: September, May and October are the months favorable for a move to Evansville as these months have a favorable dry weather without extreme heat.
• 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: The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) regulate movers operating within Indiana and issue moving companies Indiana Households Goods Carriers Numbers. Check to make sure prospective movers have one and that it’s up to date. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Indiana moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Indiana 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 Evansville. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. Opt for Released Value Protection – a budget-friendly choice with no extra cost from movers, though coverage is limited to 60 cents per pound. For instance, if a 50-inch TV weighing 25 pounds is lost or damaged, reimbursement is just $15. To ensure coverage for your items' full value, discuss alternative options with your chosen moving company or consider third-party insurance providers.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Evansville

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Eville", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Evansville.

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