Best St. Petersburg to Houston Movers

How Much Do St. Petersburg to Houston Movers Cost?

Moving 970 miles from St. Petersburg, FL to Houston, TX will typically cost between $2,500 and $6,500 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 Houston that already have a booked job heading from Houston to St. Petersburg. Their moving truck would be making the trip back to Houston from St. Petersburg entirely empty. If you can find a Houston moving company willing to move your stuff on the return leg, you'll score a real deal!

Moving Containers: A cheaper St. Petersburg to Houston moving option

Hire local St. Petersburg 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 Houston movers to unpack the container and move you into your new home. You'll have to piece this St. Petersburg to Houston 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 St. Petersburg to Houston 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 St. Petersburg, FL to Houston, TX long distance movers.

Rating Methodology

Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers for the St. Petersburg to Houston moving route:

Our original review-based ranking algorithm

We started with a total of 38 companies that offer interstate moving services in both the St. Petersburg and Houston areas.

From these 38 companies, we analyzed a total of 12,361 reviews dating all the way back to September 2010.

We also reviewed a total of 30 state and federal moving licenses from these 38 companies and 199 different 3rd party review and social profiles.

Each of the ~12,000 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 3,903 St. Petersburg to Houston 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 123 Moving Florida LLC) vs older more established companies (like Let's Get Moving).

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The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown

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

Quality

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

8.51/10 avg (St. Petersburg & Houston combined) from 7,900 reviews

Punctuality

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

8.05/10 avg (St. Petersburg & Houston combined) from 2,809 reviews

Affordability

How affordable was the moving service?

7.26/10 avg (St. Petersburg & Houston combined) from 1,538 reviews

Communication

Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.

7.38/10 avg (St. Petersburg & Houston combined) from 2,870 reviews

Stick to Prices

Was the final price consistent with the original quote?

5.49/10 avg (St. Petersburg & Houston combined) from 1,036 reviews

Speed

Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.

8.69/10 avg (St. Petersburg & Houston combined) from 3,536 reviews

Friendliness

Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?

9.08/10 avg (St. Petersburg & Houston combined) from 4,072 reviews

Will Hire Again

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

8.19/10 avg (St. Petersburg & Houston combined) from 8,039 reviews

Professionalism

Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?

8.29/10 avg (St. Petersburg & Houston combined) from 4,737 reviews

Conflict Handling

How well the company responds to accidents and issues.

3.61/10 avg (St. Petersburg & Houston combined) from 1,059 reviews

Precision & Care

Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?

7.86/10 avg (St. Petersburg & Houston combined) from 3,890 reviews

From St. Petersburg to Houston: Comparable Neighborhoods at a Glance

• Old Northeast in St. Petersburg & The Heights in Houston are both known for their historic bungalows & walkable streets
• St. Petersburg's Historic Kenwood neighborhood & Houston's Montrose both share an artsy vibe & restored vintage homes
• If you're moving from Crescent Lake, check out West University in the Houston area for tree-lined streets & family-friendly parks
• Do you enjoy Snell Isle's upscale homes & waterfront proximity? You're sure to love River Oaks
• Move from Historic Old Southeast to Montrose and continue to enjoy these neighborhood qualities: eclectic local shops & diverse dining
• Jungle Terrace & The Heights are both known for their bungalow architecture & neighborhood festivals
• St. Petersburg's Grand Central District neighborhood & Houston's Midtown neighborhood both have bustling nightlife & trendy eateries
• If you're moving from Coquina Key, look into Clear Lake City for canal homes & a boating lifestyle

Pros and Cons of Moving from St. Petersburg to Houston

ConsSt. Petersburg, FL

• Higher humidity
• Less job opportunities
• Smaller city vibe
• Lower diversity

ProsHouston, TX

• Lower humidity
• More job opportunities
• Larger city vibe
• Higher diversity

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Houston, TX

• No beach access
• Busier lifestyle
• Worse air quality
• Less personal space

St. Petersburg, FL

• Beach access
• Quieter lifestyle
• Better air quality
• More personal space

Pros of moving from St. Petersburg to Houston

• Say goodbye to higher humidity and hello to lower humidity
• Look forward to moving away from fewer job opportunities and moving to Houston with more job opportunities
• Swap the smaller city vibe of St. Petersburg for the larger city vibe in Houston
• Get ready for higher diversity in Houston

Cons of moving from St. Petersburg to Houston

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from beach access in St. Petersburg to live with no beach access in Houston
• You'll lose out on the pro of a quieter lifestyle and have to settle for the con of a busier lifestyle
• Time to bid farewell to better air quality and get used to worse air quality in Houston
• Swap more personal space for less personal space

St. Petersburg vs. Houston: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from St. Petersburg to Houston, you will be trading the iconic Grouper Sandwich of St. Petersburg for the equally delicious BBQ Brisket of Houston. And while the locals in St. Petersburg rave about their flavorful Cuban Sandwich and sumptuous Empanadas, Houston residents know they have tasty Fajitas and Tacos to savor. While the vegan transplants might be saying goodbye to the Jackfruit Tacos they've grown to love, they can get ready for the Vegan BBQ of Houston. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic St. Petersburg eateries like The Birchwood, BellaBrava, and Il Ritorno. After the boxes are unpacked in Houston, don't wait too long before making your way to Houston's acclaimed eateries like Killen's Barbecue, The Original Ninfa's on Navigation, and Uchi.

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

Discover Houston Restaurants You'll Love

Moving to Houston is an opportunity to try lots of new restaurants. Sure, you'll miss your old St. Petersburg favorites, but we've got you covered. If you loved Bern's Steak House, Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse known for its luxurious steak dinners and classic atmosphere, and The Mill in St. Petersburg, we're sure you'll love Bern's Steak House, The Mill, and Hugo's in Houston. See our Houston restaurant discovery table below to find the closest comparison restaurant to all of your cherished St. Petersburg hotspots. For example, if you enjoyed dining at Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill, head to Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill on your first Friday night after the boxes are unpacked.

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between St. Petersburg and Houston

• The Bungalow and Spanish/Mediterranean architecture that St. Petersburg is known for will be replaced with the Ranch and Contemporary architecture typical of Houston.
• Compared to St. Petersburg's real estate listings that commonly reference waterfront properties and granite countertops, Houston real estate listings often highlight features like spacious yards and energy efficiency.
• You can keep your walking shoes packed away as Houston is less walkable than St. Petersburg.
• You might want to think twice before moving your bike since Houston is less bike-friendly than St. Petersburg.
• Houston has more of an urban feel than St. Petersburg.
• Houston housing costs are 29% less expensive than they are in St. Petersburg, with a median home price of $269,461 compared to St. Petersburg’s $381,107.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in Houston have increased by 43% compared to a 76% increase in St. Petersburg.
• Rent in Houston is 24.29% more affordable than in St. Petersburg.

Pet-friendly Neighborhoods in Houston, TX

1. 1 Houston Heights: Tree-lined streets, the Heights Hike & Bike Trail and White Oak Bayou Greenway, plus many dog-friendly patios make daily walks and outings easy.
2. 2 Montrose: Highly walkable with abundant pet-welcoming cafes and bars, and quick access to Buffalo Bayou Park and the Johnny Steele Dog Park.
3. 3 Rice Military/Washington Corridor: Steps from Memorial Park's extensive trails and green spaces, with numerous pet-friendly townhomes and patios along Washington Avenue.

Financial & Community Snapshot: St. Petersburg and Houston

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Houston tend to earn about 13% less than those in St. Petersburg
• The COLI in Houston is 6% lower than what you are used to living in St. Petersburg
• Hooray, there is still no state income tax in Houston, TX
• The affluence in Houston is high compared to moderate affluence in St. Petersburg
• The poverty level is significant in Houston compared to moderate poverty in St. Petersburg
• In terms of homelessness, it is low in St. Petersburg and moderate in Houston