Moving from San Diego, CA, to Jacksonville, FL

Moving to a smaller beach town

By moving from San Diego to Jacksonville, you can spread out a bit as you venture out into your new beach town since it is less crowded. Jacksonville has around 950,000 residents in the city limits and 1.7 million in the metropolitan area, compared to San Diego’s 1.4 million in the city and 3.3 million in the metro.  

Plus, the population density in Jacksonville is half what you’re used to in San Diego. Let’s explore what else you can expect after your move to northeastern Florida. 

Trading one warm coast for another

If you enjoyed San Diego’s mild winters along the Pacific Coast, you can anticipate similar winter weather in Jacksonville since it also averages zero inches of snowfall and has average January lows in the mid-40s.  

However, you will notice a difference in rainfall — San Diego averages 12 inches, while the Atlantic Coast city of Jacksonville gets around 50 inches annually. And while Jacksonville gets a bit less sunshine than San Diego, you’ll find hotter, more humid summers with highs in the low 90s.  

Enjoy Jacksonville like a tourist

Jacksonville is an excellent destination for people who love being outside, especially with the access to beaches and national parks. Here are some other places to visit: 

• Big Talbot Island State Park 
• Little Talbot Island State Park  
• Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary 
• Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens 
• Museum of Contemporary Art 
• Museum of Science and History 
• Timucuan Ecological & Historical Preserve 
   

Life in Jacksonville

The cost of living in Jacksonville is typically lower than San Diego, plus Florida has no state income tax, unlike California, so you’ll get to take home more of your salary. The job market is strong in Jacksonville, with unemployment rates below the national average. The top job industries include education, finance, health care, hospitality, military and sports merchandising.  

There are 67 public and 154 private schools for grades K-12 and 13 colleges within a 50-mile radius for adult learners.

Move from California to Florida with U-Pack

With service centers near San Diego and Jacksonville, U-Pack® can help with your move from California to Hawaii. We’re a DIY moving service where you pack, load and unload, and then we take care of the driving. Get your free online quote today or give us a call at 844-362-5303844-594-3077.