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¡Bienvenido a Miami! If you won’t be satisfied with less than big-city living, do not worry because Miami has tons of flavor. Fill up on all that this metropolitan locale has to offer: history, heat, culture, art, architecture, and more! Though the beaches are legendary, you’ll also be happy to know that there’s more than the shores to explore. The rhythm of this city will keep you tapping to the beat as your new sub-tropical home.
Whether your move from NYC to Miami is a solo one, with amigos, with your family, or your company, Piece of Cake Moving & Storage is ready to make it happen for you. You can count on our expert and reputable services beyond just moving you from NYC to Miami. We can also assist with packing, unpacking, and storage options, and more to meet your needs!
Moving you to Miami and all of its popular suburbs and neighborhoods
- Allapattah
- Blue Lagoon
- Brickell
- Buena Vista
- Civic Center
- Coconut Grove
- Coral Gate
- Coral Terrace
- Coral Way
- Downtown
- Edgewater
- Fisher Island
- Flagami
- Fountainbleu
- Grapeland Heights
- Little Havana
- Ludlam
- Lummus Park
- Midtown
- Miracle Mile
- Olympia Heights
- Omni
- Overtown
- Palmer Lake
- Park West
- Riverside
- Shenandoah
- Silver Bluff
- South Beach
- Spring Garden
- The Roads
- Venetian Islands
- Virginia Key
- Watson Island
- West Flagler
- West Miami
- Westchester
- Wynwood
Our top moving tips when moving to Miami
Making your way south to Miami means warmer winters! Along with the hotter temps, you’ll also get added humidity (especially in the summer) in this sub-tropical climate. The average temps run between 61 degrees and 91 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the year.
What’s more: you’ll be packing away the sled in favor of a beach chair to see the tide come in with around 2.7 million fellow Miamians — several million fewer than your former residence in NYC. Though it’s no secret that Miami packs the heat and spice, there’s more to know about moving to this city. Here’s a few pointers to get you started:
- El Costo de Vida (Cost of Living): You’ll be happy to know that many common living costs are lower in Miami. For instance, rent prices are about 35% cheaper than NYC. A one-bedroom apartment in the city will cost you about $2,020, as compared to about $1k more in NYC. If you’re in the market for a house, median sales prices on houses are on the rise surpassing the $500k mark. When it comes to taxes, Miamians have it made. In Miami-Dade county, there are no personal or corporate income taxes collected. The sales tax is at 7%, which is inclusive of state’s 6% rate. Voters in Miami have earmarked these funds from sales tax to finance improvements to mass transit. Speaking of what it costs to get around with public transportation, the Miami-Dade Department of Transit & Public Works has some options for you. To ride the Metrobus or Metrorail, a 1-day pass will run about $5.95 and a monthly card is $123.75. Good news! There’s contactless payment options, too. There’s also a free transit option downtown: the Metromover is a free rail service that operates 7 days a week. If you’re ready to support your new home team, one of the stops is the FTX arena (formally known as American Airlines Arena) home of the Miami Heat professional basketball team.
- Arts and architecture: While Miami is known for many great qualities, being a major attraction in the art world is definitely one of them. See modern and contemporary creative works from all around the world featured at Art Basel, Miami Beach’s international art fair. As an art exhibition with its origins in 1970s Switzerland, the happening brings in hundreds of millions of dollars for the city. That’s just one outlet for your artistic inspiration. Miami is home to many galleries and museums showcasing amazing works of art, including the Perez Art Museum Miami, the Institute for Contemporary Art, and The Bass among others. For architecture buffs, check out Miami’s Art Deco District. Take a stroll down Ocean Avenue and gaze at the hotels and structures with tropical and pastel colors, terrazzo floors, and moulded ceilings, among other classic architectural features of the distinct 1920s art movement.
- The Great Outdoors: Miami is certainly known for its beaches, from Sunny Isles to South Beach. However, there’s more beyond the sand and surf. What you may not have known is that Miami is home to Everglades National Park. It’s not just a typical national park, it’s also a UNESCO World Heritage Site as North America’s largest subtropical wilderness reserve. It is a complex habitat for a wide array of plants and animals — specifically noted for being a great breeding ground for wading birds. Make sure to practice caution and respect when among the animal inhabitants by keeping a distance and treading lightly along their fragile wetland homes. Other creatures of note that you’ll be sharing Miami with are bugs. Just as in the north, you may encounter some mosquitos. One you may not have met before? The palmetto bug, also called the Florida wood cockroach, prefers moist areas like those you’d find in the city. They are a larger variety of the pest and can emit a spray of stink when they are spooked — so keep a lookout! And, while you’ve got your eyes scanning, it’s good to take note of hurricane season from June 1 to November 30 each year. Miamians are advised to be prepared for hurricanes as the city is particularly susceptible to the damage that can be caused by this weather phenomenon.
- Rich in history: Miami has a lot of flavor, and to get to the recipe, you’ve got to know where it came from. The good news is that there’s a lot of history celebrated in this city and a lot of opportunities to learn about how Miami came to be. Ready for a glimpse into frontier life in the Biscayne Bay? Book a visit to The Barnacle State Park and check out the historic home of pioneer Ralph Middleton Munroe. The Historic Overtown neighborhood, one of the oldest in Miami, was initially established as a home for African American railroad workers that has now transformed into a Black cultural hub and hot spot. There you can visit the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater where artists such as Billie Holiday, Josephine Baker, and Sammie Davis Jr. have performed. You could also check out Little Havana’s Calle Ocho — and take a stroll down a historical lane and get a taste of the city’s Cuban culture. No matter the neighborhood, Miami’s got a lot to show you.
- A bilingual city: Part of Miami’s past and present comes together in recognition of Spanish as one of the primary languages used in the city. Over 60% of the Miami-Dade county population (over the age of 5) speaks Spanish at home. If you don’t speak it as your primary language, it may be time to brush up on your language skills. If you’re relocating with children, you may be interested to know that pursuing bilingualism is a part of the Miami-Dade school system. In 1963, one of the city’s schools, Coral Way Elementary School, was the first publicly-funded dual language immersion program to support bilingual and biliterate studies in the country. Fast forward to the present and many schools in Florida support second language acquisition for young folks.
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