Moving from Charlotte, NC, to Tampa, FL

Head south from the Queen City to the Big Guava 

Tampa, FL, a premier vacation and relocation spot along the Gulf Coast, sits 580 miles from Charlotte, NC, down I-95. The two cities share some similarities — including a similar cost of living — but you’ll immediately notice a different vibe in Tampa. 

While Charlotte is a central hub for banking and air travel, Tampa has a more diverse economy based primarily on tourism and healthcare and no state income tax. Prepare for your next chapter in Tampa by learning what to expect and how you can move there without breaking the bank. 

Get ready for that legendary Florida humidity 

While Charlotte and Tampa have hot and humid summers, it may feel like an endless summer in Tampa. In the winter, when Charlotte temperatures drop into the low 30s with occasional snowfall, Tampanians are still exploring the Gulf Coast in shorts and T-shirts. 

The key takeaway is that Charlotte residents experience all four seasons with mild winters. In Tampa, you won’t need any cold-weather gear; just lots of cool, comfortable clothes, bathing suits, sunscreen and a good umbrella for those frequent summer showers. 

Tampa trivia: 8 fun facts about your new city 

Get a taste of Tampa with these interesting nuggets, then share them with friends and family. 

  1. Measuring 4.5 miles, Bayshore Boulevard is the world’s longest continuous sidewalk 
  2. Tampa Bay, Florida’s largest port, is only 12 feet deep 
  3. Busch Gardens, originally a brewery and botanical garden, is now a popular theme park 
  4. Tampa’s leading export is phosphate, a valuable ingredient in fertilizer production 
  5. John Gorrie, a Tampa native, paved the way for modern air conditioning by inventing the first mechanical refrigeration system 
  6. With a deep history of cigar manufacturing, Tampa’s Ybor City factory produced 500 million stogies in 1929 
  7. The world’s first scheduled passenger flight (ticket cost: $5) traveled from St. Petersburg to Tampa in 1914 
  8. The Cuban sandwich is believed to have been invented in Tampa 

Find plenty of good cheer within Tampa’s sports scene 

If you enjoy attending pro football, basketball or soccer games in Charlotte, Tampa has plenty of sporting options to hold your attention. Join enthusiastic supporters of the NFL’s Buccaneers, the NHL’s Lightning and MLB’s Rays for the major professional leagues. Catch the New York Yankees in spring training, followed by their minor league Class A affiliate, the Tampa Tarpons, and enjoy the Tampa Rowdies of the United Soccer League. 

College sports fans can root for the University of South Florida Bulls in 17 Division-I sports — and USF students get free admission for every event! 

When it’s Tampa time, turn to U-Pack for moving help 

U-Pack is a long-distance moving solution that offers full-service quality at a DIY price. All you do is load your belongings into our equipment — which we either bring to your home, or you fill at one of our local service centers — and we’ll drive it to your new place in Charlotte in less than a week. 

Learn more about how it works with a free online quote or call 844-362-5303844-594-3077 to speak with a professional moving consultant.