Moving from Las Vegas, NV, to Denver, CO

Leaving the heat behind for cooler temperatures higher up

Leaving the “Sin City” of Las Vegas, Nevada, for a new home in the “Mile-High City” of Denver, Colorado, takes you 750 miles away and nearly 3,000 feet higher. That’s right; Denver is one mile above sea level, while Vegas is only 2,000 feet above sea level. 

Living at a higher elevation will also bring year-round cooler temperatures. Denver has colder winters and milder summers than Las Vegas, with average temperatures between 18 and 89 degrees, compared to a range of 37 to 104 degrees in Vegas. 

Denver also experiences higher precipitation levels. The city averages 17 inches of rain and 60 inches of snow annually. Snow is rare in Vegas, where yearly rainfall averages about 5 inches. 

Experience a larger city

Vegas is a big city known for 24/7/365 entertainment, but Denver has a lot to offer, too. First, the population of Colorado’s capital city is a bit larger, with over 715,000 people and nearly 3 million in the metro. Las Vegas has around 642,000 people within the city limits and around 2.3 million in the metro area. 

While you might not find middle-of-the-night entertainment, Denver has a thriving arts, outdoor recreation and sports culture that will entice many residents.  

Don’t miss the Denver Art Museum, the Denver Performing Arts Center, Washington Park, Denver Botanic Gardens and Empire Field at Mile High (Home to the Denver Broncos NFL team). 

Adjust to a higher cost of living

With the elevation higher and the snowfall higher, you might be surprised to learn that the cost of living in Denver is also higher than in Vegas, especially when it comes to housing. 

However, average salaries are high in Denver, and unemployment levels are low. Many people find work at research institutions, such as the University of Denver and the University of Colorado Denver. Other significant industries include healthcare, hospitality, finance and telecommunications. 

Fun facts about Denver

Colorado is a beautiful place to live, especially if you love being outdoors during mild summers and curling up with a fuzzy blanket during cold winters. Get ready for life in your new hometown with these fun facts: 

• City Park is the largest park in the city, with over 330 acres 
• Denver gets more sunshine than Miami and San Diego — around 300 days per year 
• The Denver Mint makes billions of coins annually as one of the world’s largest producers 
• The Rocky Mountains are only 12 miles away from the city 
• Watch out for tornadoes! Denver is one of the few places where you could see snowfall and tornadoes in the same day 

Move to Denver easily with U-Pack

U-Pack® has nationwide service centers and more than 25 years of long-distance moving experience. We have locations near Las Vegas and Denver to help with your move. We’re a DIY service where you handle packing, loading, and unloading, and then we take care of the driving. Get a free online quote today or call 844-362-5303844-594-3077 to speak to a moving consultant.