Moving from Las Vegas, NV, to Seattle, WA

Establish yourself in The Emerald City

Leaving the “Sin City” of Las Vegas, Nevada, for “The Emerald City” might sound like something out of “The Wizard of Oz.” But the move of over 1,100 miles isn’t too good to be true.

Vegas is known for 24/7/365 entertainment. Around 642,000 people live within the city limits, and around 2.3 million reside in the metro. You might be surprised to learn that Seattle is larger. The most populous city in Washington State has over 737,000 people and 4 million in the metro.

Keep reading to learn more about life in Seattle.

It doesn’t rain all the time

Despite its rainy reputation, Seattle receives 38 inches of rain per year, which is the U.S. average. Seattle also gets around 5 inches of snowfall annually.

Snow is rare in Vegas, where yearly rainfall averages only about 5 inches. Winter lows average 37 degrees in both cities, but you’ll notice a remarkable difference in temperatures during the summer.

Seattle summers average only 76 degrees, much cooler than the average temp of 104 degrees for Vegas summers.

Find work and adjust to a higher cost of living

The cost of living in Seattle is higher than in Vegas, especially regarding housing, but fortunately, the job market is strong. Plus, median household incomes are much higher than the national average.

Technology jobs are abundant with companies like Amazon, Microsoft and Zillow. Other popular fields include biotech, healthcare, manufacturing and retail.

The area is served by 15 public and many private schools for grades K-12.

Fantastic facts about Seattle

Don’t let the rainy reputation make you blue. Seattle is a fascinating city. Just check out these fun facts about your new hometown: 

  • A fire in 1889 destroyed much of the city. Seattle was rebuilt on top of the old streets, and you can still tour them today. 

  • A gas station built in Seattle in 1907 is considered the first one in the world. 

  • Pike’s Place Market is famous for the used gum wall and fishmongers who toss their catch to customers. 

  • Seattle is considered the coffee capital of the U.S. because it is home to the first Starbucks, which opened in Pike’s Place Market in 1971. 

  • Seattle is the birthplace of grunge music, including acts like Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden. 

Move to Washington State quickly with U-Pack

U-Pack® has nationwide service centers ready to help with your long-distance moving experience. We’ve been in business since 1997 and have locations near Las Vegas and Seattle to handle your move. We’re a DIY service where you take care of packing, loading, and unloading, and then we’ll transport your things. Get a free online quote today or call 844-362-5303844-594-3077 to speak to a moving consultant.