Moving from Los Angeles, CA, to Philadelphia, PA

Living in a smaller city

Relocating from Los Angeles, CA, to Philadelphia, PA, is a coast-to-coast move of over 2,700 miles.  

Leaving the “City of Angels” means adjusting to fewer people in “The City of Brotherly Love.” Philly has around 1.6 million residents in the city limits and 6.2 million in the metro — less than LA’s population of 3.9 million in the city and 13.2 million in the metro. 

However, Philadelphia's higher population density might make it seem more crowded than LA, depending on where you live and how you choose to travel around the city. 

Get ready for sweater weather in Pennsylvania

Unlike Los Angeles, with its year-round warm weather, you’ll have all four seasons and more precipitation in Philly. The city averages 47 inches of rain and 13 inches of snow annually, compared to 16 inches of rain and 0 inches of snow in LA. 

Philadelphia temperatures average between 26 and 87 degrees, compared to 46 to 84 in Los Angeles.  

Your new hometown gets over 200 days of sunshine each year, so get outside and explore the beauty of Philadelphia when the weather is pleasant — there’s plenty to see. 

The best things to do in Philly

The city of Philadelphia is primarily catered to pedestrians, with many residents and tourists getting around on foot or by bicycle. For longer commutes, the city has a robust public transportation system. 

Many attractions are related to Early American History, but there are many other fun things to see as well: 

  • Betsy Ross House (American flag maker) 
  • Eastern State Penitentiary Museum 
  • Fairmount Park 
  • Independence Hall and The Liberty Bell 
  • Magic Gardens 
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art (Front steps featured in the “Rocky” Films) 
  • The Franklin Institute 

Making your way in a new state with a lower cost of living 

Living in Philadelphia is typically less costly than living in LA. Many residents are employed in education, finance and health services.  

The public school system serves over 37,000 students with a low student-to-teacher ratio. 

Another great thing about Philly is its proximity to other large cities. NYC and Washington, D.C. are each less than two hours away by train. 

U-Pack is the perfect fit to relocate from LA to Philadelphia

U-Pack® has been in business since 1997, and we have service centers nationwide to help with long-distance moves. We’re a self-moving service where you do the packing, loading and unloading, and we handle all the driving. Get a free, no-obligation online quote today or give us a call at 844-362-5303844-594-3077.