Moving from Seattle, WA, to San Diego, CA

Moving south to California 

Moving over 1,250 miles south from Seattle to San Diego is the start of a fine time in a place nicknamed “America’s Finest City.” 

San Diego is the second-most populous city in California after Los Angeles, with around 1.4 million residents.  While Seattle is technically smaller, with 737,000 city residents, its metro population of 4.02 million exceeds San Diego’s metro of 3.3 million people. 

Keep reading to learn more about your new home in the Golden State. 

Enjoy warmer and drier weather 

San Diego is a great choice if you’re ready to leave rainy Seattle weather behind. San Diego averages only 12 inches of rain annually, compared to 38 inches in Seattle. 

San Diego's temperatures are a bit warmer, ranging from 46 to 79 degrees, whereas Seattle typically ranges from 37 to 75 degrees.  

Along with less rain and no snow, San Diego has around 266 sunny days per year vs. only 152 in Seattle. 

Exploring San Diego 

San Diego has something for everyone, whether you love art, history, the great outdoors — or all three! Old Town San Diego State Historic Park offers glimpses into the past with historic buildings, museums and more. 

Art and architecture fans will enjoy Gaslamp Quarter for its gorgeous Victorian houses, nightlife, shops and galleries.  

For outdoor enthusiasts, enjoy nature at Balboa Park, the San Diego Safari Park and Torrey Pines State National Reserve. 

Making a living 

San Diego is known for being an expensive place to live, but fortunately, average salaries are high, and the unemployment rate is low. Education, healthcare, military, research and tourism are key industries in San Diego. 

Top employers include: 

  • BAE Systems 
  • General Dynamics NASSCO 
  • Kaiser Permanente 
  • Northrop Grumman 
  • Sharp HealthCare 
  • The University of California-San Diego 

Relocate from Seattle to San Diego with U-Pack 

Choose U-Pack® for a stress-free move from Seattle to San Diego. We have service center locations across the country ready to help. Just handle packing, loading, and unloading, and then we’ll transport your things. Get a free moving quote and see your price instantly, or call 844-362-5303844-594-3077 if you’d prefer to speak to a moving consultant.