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Moving from Seattle, WA to New York, NY
Leaving Seattle to chase your dreams in the Big Apple?
New York City has been called, among many other things, “the greatest city on Earth” and “the center of the world.” It’s easy to get that impression since NYC is the largest U.S. city by both population and size, a trend-setter in multiple sectors and the country’s largest financial hub.
Get ready for an unforgettable experience living in the City that Never Sleeps! And if you’re weighing relocation options from Seattle, consider a unique company that works with you to customize your 2,800-mile move.
Leaving Seattle to chase your dreams in the Big Apple?
New York City has been called, among many other things, “the greatest city on Earth” and “the center of the world.” It’s easy to get that impression since NYC is the largest U.S. city by both population and size, a trend-setter in multiple sectors and the country’s largest financial hub.
Get ready for an unforgettable experience living in the City that Never Sleeps! And if you’re weighing relocation options from Seattle, consider a unique company that works with you to customize your 2,800-mile move.
Discover the world within 300 square miles
If you enjoy the cultural diversity and globally inspired neighborhoods of Seattle, New York City will speak to you in a similar way. More than a third of New Yorkers are foreign-born, creating the biggest melting pot in the country. In addition, NYC contains the largest Jewish population outside of Israel and the largest Puerto Rican population in the continental U.S.
Enjoy more sunny days going from Seattle to New York City
Seattle has fewer extremes, but New York City gets more sunshine — 224 days per year on average, topping the 152 you’re used to in the Emerald City. New York has warmer summers and drier winters than Seattle, but you’ll want to prepare for about 50 inches of rainfall and 26 inches of snow each year in NYC.
Driving can be an adventure
Public transit and comfortable shoes will be your best friends in New York City. While 10 percent of Seattle commuters use public transportation, 30 percent of New Yorkers ride the subway or bus. It’s simply more efficient than driving because of the city’s major traffic congestion issues.
NYC’s subway system and bus routes serve all five boroughs. Regional buses and trains also connect the city to suburbs in New York state, New Jersey and Connecticut. Plentiful taxi and ride-sharing options are also available.
Like Seattle, NYC is a pricey place to live
Seattle is expensive, so New York City’s continually rising cost of living shouldn’t come as a shock. Though wages are typically about 10 percent higher in New York, it costs about 33 percent more to live there than in Seattle. Affordable housing especially has become harder to find in the city, prompting many to save by opting for nearby Long Island, New Jersey or Connecticut.
Get to New York City from Seattle faster and easier with U-Pack!
Wouldn’t it be nice to focus on settling in instead of managing a cross-country move? You can with U-Pack.® With our nationwide coverage, we can transport your belongings door-to-door from Seattle to New York City — or to and from our local service centers — in less than week. The cost is comparable to truck rental, only we navigate NYC traffic for you! Learn all about our process and get a free quote today.