Moving from Orlando, FL, to Columbus, OH

Moving from the South to the Midwest

Orlando is known for its warm weather and amusement parks. You might wonder about the weather and what you’ll do for fun when moving 950 miles north to Columbus, Ohio.  

You may be surprised that Columbus has a city population of 906,000, almost three times the population within Orlando’s city limits. However, when comparing metro areas, Orlando is ahead with 2.7 million people, compared to 2.1 million in Columbus. 

Columbus may not get the number of tourists per year you’re used to in Orlando, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to see and do in Ohio’s capital city. Keep reading to learn more about the friendly, Midwestern town. 

How’s the weather in Columbus?

Ohio is an excellent place to be if you want to experience all four seasons. While Orlando is hot and humid more than half the year, Columbus has more distinct seasonal weather differences. 

Orlando’s tropical location meant 52 inches of rain and 0 inches of snow annually. You’ll still get plenty of rain in Columbus, with an average of 40 inches, with a bonus of 22 inches of snow each year. 

In Columbus, the temperature usually stays between 21 and 85 degrees, compared to a range of 49 to 92 in Orlando.  

Live and work in Ohio at a lower cost

Columbus's cost of living is lower than Orlando's, and the city has a healthy job market with unemployment rates below the national average.  

Here are some of the most popular employers in the area: 

• American Electric Power 
• Bath&Body Works 
• Honda of America 
• JPMorgan Chase &Co 
• Nationwide Insurance 
• Ohio Public School System 
• Ohio State University 
• Victoria’s Secret. 

Getting around in Columbus

Like Orlando, having a car is helpful in Columbus, although the city does have a public bus service and bike paths. Fortunately, traffic is more manageable in Columbus than in Orlando, so your commute to work or leisure might take less time. 

A fun fact about Columbus is that it was the site of the first self-service supermarket in the Midwest: Big Bear. The store, which opened in 1934, often had a real trained bear who frequently performed tricks for customers before retiring to the Columbus Zoo.  

While the chain of Big Bear stores is no longer open, you’ll still find everything you need in Columbus, from boutiques to farmers' markets to discount big-box stores.  

U-Pack can help you move to Columbus

U-Pack® has service centers nationwide, with locations near Orlando and Columbus. 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. We’re ready to help you with a stress-free move to Ohio!