Best Port St. Lucie to Durham Movers

How Much Do Port St. Lucie to Durham Movers Cost?

Moving 715 miles from Port St. Lucie, FL to Durham, NC will typically cost between $2,000 and $5,000 to hire full service movers. See the chart below for a detailed breakdown by home size.

Pro tip for the cheapest long distance move

Find long distance movers in Durham that already have a booked job heading from Durham to Port St. Lucie. Their moving truck would be making the trip back to Durham from Port St. Lucie entirely empty. If you can find a Durham moving company willing to move your stuff on the return leg, you'll score a real deal!

Moving Containers: A cheaper Port St. Lucie to Durham moving option

Hire local Port St. Lucie movers for the pickup location at an hourly rate. They can quickly load your moving container. When your container is dropped off at your new home, hire Durham movers to unpack the container and move you into your new home. You'll have to piece this Port St. Lucie to Durham move together yourself with at least 3 different companies. Taking on this scheduling responsibility will save you a little money by moving with this strategy.

How we ranked the top Port St. Lucie to Durham movers

Why you should trust us

We take reviews seriously to protect people just like you! Our team has been crunching data on moving companies since 2010. Our math-based ranking system uses data, manual review, and statistical analysis to help you hire the best Port St. Lucie, FL to Durham, NC long distance movers.

Rating Methodology

Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers for the Port St. Lucie to Durham moving route:

Our original review-based ranking algorithm

We started with a total of 26 companies that offer interstate moving services in both the Port St. Lucie and Durham areas.

From these 26 companies, we analyzed a total of 9,686 reviews dating all the way back to November 2009.

We also reviewed a total of 14 state and federal moving licenses from these 26 companies and 129 different 3rd party review and social profiles.

Each of the ~9,000 reviews was scored according to our detailed 11-point rating criteria

Reviews are time-weighted so that more recent reviews carry more weight. This helps you understand how a mover is doing today... not 5 years ago. We have 3,235 Port St. Lucie to Durham moving company data points from the past 2 years that carry more weight.

Bayesian averages calculated to fairly account for the differences between companies that are newer(like Athens Moving Experts) vs older more established companies (like Jensen Moving & Storage).

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The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown

Our 11-point rating criteria scores every Port St. Lucie to Durham moving company across 11 of the most important criteria for a succesful moving experience.

Quality

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

8.91/10 avg (Port St. Lucie & Durham combined) from 5,843 reviews

Punctuality

Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?

8.66/10 avg (Port St. Lucie & Durham combined) from 1,935 reviews

Affordability

How affordable was the moving service?

8.15/10 avg (Port St. Lucie & Durham combined) from 1,074 reviews

Communication

Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.

8.14/10 avg (Port St. Lucie & Durham combined) from 2,032 reviews

Stick to Prices

Was the final price consistent with the original quote?

7.31/10 avg (Port St. Lucie & Durham combined) from 810 reviews

Speed

Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.

8.94/10 avg (Port St. Lucie & Durham combined) from 2,180 reviews

Friendliness

Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?

9.24/10 avg (Port St. Lucie & Durham combined) from 3,330 reviews

Will Hire Again

How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again.

8.71/10 avg (Port St. Lucie & Durham combined) from 5,901 reviews

Professionalism

Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?

8.82/10 avg (Port St. Lucie & Durham combined) from 3,693 reviews

Conflict Handling

How well the company responds to accidents and issues.

4.79/10 avg (Port St. Lucie & Durham combined) from 636 reviews

Precision & Care

Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?

8.51/10 avg (Port St. Lucie & Durham combined) from 2,998 reviews

From Port St. Lucie to Durham: Comparable Neighborhoods at a Glance

• Downtown Port St. Lucie in Port St. Lucie & Downtown Durham in Durham are both known for their local eateries & bustling nightlife
• Port St. Lucie's Tradition neighborhood & Durham's Southpoint both share a master-planned mixed-use community
• If you're moving from St. Lucie West, check out Croasdaile Farm in the Durham area for a family-oriented planned community with trails
• Do you enjoy PGA Village's prestigious golf community? You're sure to love Hope Valley
• Move from Tesoro to Hope Valley and continue to enjoy these neighborhood qualities: a gated luxury golf course enclave
• River Park Estates & Forest Hills are both known for their quiet neighborhoods with mature trees & large lots

Pros and Cons of Moving from Port St. Lucie to Durham

ConsPort St. Lucie, FL

• Higher humidity
• Less cultural diversity
• Fewer job opportunities
• Lower walkability

ProsDurham, NC

• Seasonal weather
• Greater diversity
• Robust job market
• High walkability

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Durham, NC

• No beach nearby
• Higher living expenses
• Busier environment
• Colder winters

Port St. Lucie, FL

• Beach access
• Lower cost of living
• Quiet neighborhoods
• Year-round warmth

Pros of moving from Port St. Lucie to Durham

• Say goodbye to higher humidity and hello to seasonal weather
• Look forward to moving away from less cultural diversity and moving to Durham with greater diversity
• Swap the fewer job opportunities of Port St. Lucie for a robust job market in Durham
• Get ready for high walkability in Durham

Cons of moving from Port St. Lucie to Durham

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from beach access in Port St. Lucie to live with no beach nearby in Durham
• You'll lose out on the pro of a lower cost of living and have to settle for the con of higher living expenses
• Time to bid farewell to quiet neighborhoods and get used to a busier environment in Durham
• Swap year-round warmth for colder winters

Port St. Lucie vs. Durham: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Port St. Lucie to Durham, you will be trading the iconic Seafood Platter of Port St. Lucie for the equally delicious Pulled Pork BBQ of Durham. And while the locals in Port St. Lucie rave about their flavorful Grouper Sandwich and sumptuous Tacos, Durham residents know they have tasty Carolina-style BBQ Ribs and Food Truck Burgers to savor. While the vegan transplants might be saying goodbye to the Avocado Toast they've grown to love, they can get ready for the BBQ Jackfruit Sandwich of Durham. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Port St. Lucie eateries like Restaurant A, Restaurant B, and Restaurant C. After the boxes are unpacked in Durham, don't wait too long before making your way to Durham's acclaimed eateries like Restaurant X, Restaurant Y, and Restaurant Z.

When comparing lifestyles, Durham shows a greater emphasis on fitness and health consciousness than Port St. Lucie. Food truck fans will discover a greater selection in Durham compared to what you are used to in Port St. Lucie. Also, the overall foodie scene is more bustling in Durham.

Discover Durham Restaurants You'll Love

Moving to Durham is an opportunity to try lots of new restaurants. Sure, you'll miss your old Port St. Lucie favorites, but we've got you covered. If you loved Cottage Grill, Lily's Cafe, and Taco Dive in Port St. Lucie, we're sure you'll love Parker and Otis, Foster's Market, and Guasaca in Durham. See our Durham restaurant discovery table below to find the closest comparison restaurant to all of your cherished Port St. Lucie hotspots. For example, if you enjoyed dining at Fernando's Dockside Grille, head to El Rodeo on your first Friday night after the boxes are unpacked.

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Port St. Lucie and Durham

• The Ranch and Contemporary architecture that Port St. Lucie is known for will be replaced with the Colonial and Craftsman architecture typical of Durham.
• Compared to Port St. Lucie's real estate listings that commonly reference private pools and waterfront, Durham real estate listings often highlight features like historic neighborhoods and green spaces.
• Make sure you unpack those walking shoes; Durham is more walkable than Port St. Lucie.
• Make sure the movers take care of your bike; Durham is more bike-friendly than Port St. Lucie.
• Durham has more of an urban feel than Port St. Lucie.
• Durham housing costs are 2% more expensive than those in Port St. Lucie, with a median home price of $404,856 compared to Port St. Lucie’s $398,315.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in Durham have increased by 64% compared to a 72% increase in Port St. Lucie.
• Rent in Durham is 27.69% more affordable than in Port St. Lucie.

Pet-friendly Neighborhoods in Durham, NC

1. Trinity Park : You'll love the abundance of leafy streets and spacious sidewalks, making it perfect for scenic dog walks.
2. Old West Durham : This neighborhood offers numerous parks and outdoor spaces where you and your pets can enjoy playtime.
3. Southpoint : With its proximity to the American Tobacco Trail, you have easy access to miles of pet-friendly trails for walking and jogging.

Your Move, Your Forecast: Key Weather Differences between Port St. Lucie and Durham

• The shades won't be used as much for your move from Port St. Lucie to Durham. Durham gets 10% fewer sunshine days than Port St. Lucie.
• Durham has lower humidity and a lower average UV index compared to Port St. Lucie.
• Say goodbye to the possible hurricanes and tropical storms in Port St. Lucie, but be on the lookout for potential severe thunderstorms and winter storms in Durham.
• The average summer high temperature in Durham is 1 degree colder than in Port St. Lucie.
• The average winter lows in Durham are 23 degrees colder than those in Port St. Lucie.
• Your umbrella might be neglected in Durham as it receives 15.9 fewer inches of rain compared to Port St. Lucie.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Port St. Lucie and Durham

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Durham tend to earn about 0% less than in Port St. Lucie
• The COLI in Durham is 1% lower than what you are used to living in Port St. Lucie
• Bummer... By moving from FL to NC, you'll now have a state income tax of 5.25
• The affluence in Durham is moderately high compared to moderate affluence in Port St. Lucie
• The poverty level is moderate in Durham compared to low poverty in Port St. Lucie
• In terms of homelessness, it is minimal in Port St. Lucie and moderate in Durham

Political and Religious Climate in Port St. Lucie vs. Durham

• Port St. Lucie tends to lean moderately conservative in its political climate
• Durham, on the other hand, is often described as liberal
• Durham's religious environment can be described as diverse with a Christian majority and significant non-Christian presence
• Port St. Lucie's residents' religious practices can be generally categorized as a Christian majority

Port St. Lucie vs. Durham Traffic and Public Transit Considerations

• Woohoo! Expect to spend about 12% less time stuck in traffic commuting to work in Durham compared to your Port St. Lucie daily drive. That's an annual savings of 1560 minutes freely earned!
• You can expect traffic in Durham to be worse than it is in Port St. Lucie.
• Public transit is more readily available in Durham.