Moving from Minneapolis, MN, to Phoenix, AZ

Moving southwest to the larger city of Phoenix

Moving almost 1,650 miles southwest from Minneapolis to Phoenix offers a change of scenery and a warmer, drier climate. 

Phoenix also brings a much larger city. It’s the most populous U.S. capital city, with over 1.6 million residents and 4.8 million in the metro, while Minneapolis has 430,000 residents and 3.7 million in the metro. 

Warm up and dry out in the desert 

Phoenix winters are much warmer than those in Minneapolis. Winter lows rarely drop below freezing, averaging 43 degrees, compared to only 7 degrees in Minneapolis. Snowfall is rare in Phoenix, while Minneapolis gets over 50 inches annually. 

Phoenix has drier weather than “The Land of 1,000 Lakes,” with only 9 inches of rain per year. Summers can reach 105 degrees, which is stifling compared to the highs of the mid-80s in Minneapolis. Make sure to stay hydrated and wear good sunblock to protect yourself in “The Valley of the Sun.” 

Fun things to experience in Phoenix

Phoenix offers something for everyone. Nature lovers can rejoice in offerings like the Desert Botanical Garden, Papago Park and the Phoenix Zoo. 

Don’t miss other family-friendly attractions, such as the Children’s Museum of Phoenix, the Musical Instrument Museum and the Phoenix Art Museum. 

When everyone gets hungry, you’ll find international food options in the city, but don’t miss some of the Mexican and Native American-inspired cuisine known to the area. 

Finding work in a new city 

If you didn’t relocate to Phoenix for a new job, the city offers multiple employment options in education, finance, government, healthcare, hospitality and technology. 

Look into opportunities with these top employers: 

  • Amazon 
  • Banner Health 
  • Dignity Health 
  • Phoenix Children’s Hospital 
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 
  • Walmart 
  • Wells Fargo 

Make a stress-free move to Arizona with U-Pack 

Through our nationwide service centers with locations near Minneapolis and Phoenix, U-Pack® is ready to handle your long-distance move.  

We’re a DIY moving service, so you handle packing, loading and unloading, and then we transport your things. Get a free online quote today or call us at 844-362-5303844-594-3077. We’re here to help!