($1,280) Movers From Port St. Lucie, FL to Portland, ME

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

• Rent prices in Portland are 24% lower than in Port St. Lucie.
• Home prices in Portland are 38.3% higher than in Port St. Lucie.
• Income in Portland is 6.5% lower than in Port St. Lucie.
• The cost of living for a single person in Portland is 2.0% higher than in Port St. Lucie.
• The cost of living for a family in Portland is 9.4% higher than in Port St. Lucie.
• The unemployment rate in Portland is 6.12% higher than in Port St. Lucie.
• Sales taxes in Portland are 21.43% lower than in Port St. Lucie.
• State income taxes in Portland are 5.80% higher than in Port St. Lucie.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,058.94 in Portland to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Port St. Lucie.

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

• Portland's population is about 67% less than Port St. Lucie.
• Portland's public transportation has a score of 6 out of 10 versus Port St. Lucie's higher score of 1.
• Portland is more walkable than Port St. Lucie with a score of 62 out of 100 vs Port St. Lucie's 13 out of 100.
• With a score of 68 out of 100, Portland is more bike-friendly than Port St. Lucie, which has a score of 36 out of 100. The higher a city's score, the more suited they are to safely accommodating cyclists.
• Portland's crime rate is lower than Port St. Lucie with a score of 32.16 compared to Port St. Lucie's 35.03. This means that Portland neighborhoods are safer than 32.16% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Port St. Lucie neighborhoods are safer than 35.03%.
• Portland is considered to be safer than Port St. Lucie with a safety index of 67.84 vs Port St. Lucie's 64.97.
• Air quality in Portland is good, and in Port St. Lucie it's good.

Other things to consider for your Port St. Lucie vs. Portland move

• Weather: August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Portland, while January and February are the least comfortable months.
• 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: Although a local license is not required in Maine, make sure the moving company you’ll be hiring is registered with U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). To verify if you’re dealing with a legal and licensed mover, you may ask them their USDOT registration number. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Maine moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Maine 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 Portland. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. Consider cost-free Released Value Protection from movers in Maine, offering basic coverage at 60 cents per pound. If you seek full-value protection, discuss alternative options with your chosen moving company or consider a third-party insurance provider.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Portland

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Forest City", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Portland.

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