Moving from Phoenix, AZ, to Las Vegas, NV

Moving one state over to Las Vegas

Moving 300 miles from Phoenix to Las Vegas keeps you in the same region of the U.S. in neighboring states, but the cities are quite different.

Unlike Phoenix, Las Vegas isn’t the capital of its state, but it is the most populous city in Nevada. Vegas has around 642,000 residents and 2.3 million in the metro.

You might be surprised that Phoenix is larger than Las Vegas, with 1.6 million in the city and over 4.8 million in the metro. 

Experience familiar weather patterns

Like Phoenix, Las Vegas has a hot and dry desert climate. Average temperatures range between 37 and 104 degrees, just a bit cooler than Phoenix's average of 43 and 105 degrees.

Vegas receives an average of 5 inches of rain per year, compared to around 9 inches in Phoenix. Snowfall is rare in both cities.

Finding your place in “Sin City”

Las Vegas is known for 24/7/365 entertainment options. Whatever your interests, you’ll likely find something fun in the city.

Besides casinos and “The Strip,” many other attractions exist in or near Vegas. Don’t miss the Las Vegas Natural History Museum for family-friendly activities. 

If you’re up for a drive, these attractions are less than an hour away: Hoover Dam (and Lake Mead), Mount Charleston (Spring Mountains), Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and Valley of Fire State Park.

Making a living in Vegas

Tourism, entertainment and casino gaming are popular industries in Vegas, but there are also multiple opportunities in other areas.

Other top job markets in the Las Vegas region include:

  • Construction
  • Education
  • Finance
  • Food service
  • Healthcare
  • Retail
  • Technology
  • Transportation and logistics

Move to Nevada with U-Pack

With our service centers near Phoenix and Las Vegas, U-Pack® can help with your long-distance move. We’re a self-moving service, so you can save money by handling the packing, loading and unloading, and then we handle transporting your things. Find out your costs with a free online quote today or call us at 844-362-5303844-594-3077. We’re here to help!