Moving from Dallas, TX, to Orlando, FL

From D-Town to O-Town

When moving from Dallas, Texas, with a population of over 1.3 million residents in the city and 7.6 million in the metro, you might wonder what life is like in the smaller city of Orlando, Florida. Orlando has a city population of nearly 308,000 and 2.7 million in the metro. But with almost 3 million visitors per year, you’ll have all the hustle and bustle of a big city. 

Though you might miss “D-Town” occasionally, you’ll soon find all the fun “O-Town” has to offer as the third-most visited city in the U.S. 

Expect more rain and milder winters in Orlando

If you loved the mild winters in Dallas, Orlando won’t disappoint. In fact, Orlando winters have little chance of snow and lows around 49 degrees, compared to 1 inch of snow in Dallas, with lows averaging 36 degrees.  

Orlando's summers are hot and humid, with highs in the low 90s, but the subtropical climate of Florida allows for more rain than you’re used to in Dallas. Orlando averages 52 inches of rain annually, compared to 39 inches in Dallas. 

Embrace life in the Theme Park Capital of the World

Orlando is the home base of Walt Disney World, SeaWorld and Universal Studios, so it’s no surprise that tourism is a big industry there. You’ll also find Discovery Cove and LEGOLand in the city and Busch Gardens in Tampa (if you’re up for an 85-mile drive).  

There are also job opportunities in aviation, education, healthcare and video game design.  

In your new city, you’ll find over 300 public and private schools for grades K-12 and 9 colleges and universities. Additionally, the cost of living is lower in Orlando than in Dallas, and like Texas, Florida has no state income tax. 

Other things to do in Orlando

When you’ve reached your fill of theme parks, there are plenty of other things to do in and around Orlando. If you like the beach, you’re only an hour away while living in Orlando — much closer than in Dallas.  

The city has multiple museums, parks and shopping centers for tourists and residents. And if you love animals, don’t miss the Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, which is only 70 miles from Orlando. 

Ready to make your move to Orlando?

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