Moving from Los Angeles, CA, to Colorado Springs, CO

Higher altitude and a lower population

Relocating from Los Angeles, CA, to Colorado Springs is a nearly 1,100-mile journey northeast and over 15 hours by car. As you prepare to move, you should also be aware of some other numbers: altitude and population. 

Colorado Springs is more than one mile above sea level at 6,035 feet. LA is around 233 feet, but it does have its lowest elevation point at zero with the Pacific Ocean and 5,075 feet on the peak of Mount Lukens. It’s essential to make adjustments for living at a higher altitude to avoid issues like dehydration or baking mishaps. 

As the second-largest city in the U.S., Los Angeles has a population of 3.9 million in the city and 13.2 million in the metro. Colorado Springs is the second-largest city in Colorado, but its population is only around 479,000, with 755,000 in the metro. 

Plan for snow and changing seasons

Unlike LA, which experiences mild temperatures year-round, Colorado Springs has a broader range with noticeable differences for the four seasons. The temperature averages between 17 and 84 degrees, compared to 46 to 84 in Los Angeles.  

Both cities get around 17 inches of rain annually, but the air is much drier in Colorado Springs. During the winter, Colorado Springs gets around 57 inches of snow, while snow isn’t common in LA. 

Though not as sunny as Los Angeles (284 sunny days), Colorado Springs averages 244 days of sunshine each year, perfect for enjoying the natural beauty of the city. 

What to do in and around the city

Colorado Springs is a great place to call home if you love spending time outdoors. The city is surrounded by nature and offers easy access to hiking, biking, rock climbing and winter skiing.  

Check out these cool attractions for more Colorado Springs fun: 

  • Cheyenne Mountain Zoo 
  • Garden of the Gods Park 
  • Olympic Training Center 
  • Peterson Air & Space Museum 
  • United States Air Force Academy 
  • Western Museum of Mining and Industry 

Embracing life in Colorado Springs

With a strong job market and higher-than-average salaries, Colorado Springs is a desirable place to live and work. U.S. News and World Report ranked the city as No. 3 on its “Best Places to Live” list.  

Military jobs are prevalent in Colorado Springs, home to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), the U.S. Army’s Fort Carson, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and Peterson and Schriever U.S. Space Force Base. 

Other residents find employment opportunities in education and finance, and average salaries in Colorado Springs are typically higher than the national average. 

U-Pack is ready to help you move from LA to Colorado Springs

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