Moving from Denver, CO, to Raleigh, NC

Closer to the ground and fewer people

When you move from Denver, Colorado, to Raleigh, NC, you can leave behind high-altitude living. While Denver is one mile above sea level or 5,280 ft, Raleigh is only 331 ft above sea level. That means you no longer have to make cooking adjustments. 

Living in a smaller city is one adjustment you’ll want to prepare for. Raleigh has around 468,000 residents and over 1.5 million in the metro, compared to around 716,000 in Chicago city limits and nearly 3 million in the metro. 

Warm up in Raleigh and trade snow for rain 

Raleigh's subtropical climate is warmer year-round than Denver's semi-arid one. Both cities experience all four seasons, but they play out differently. 

Raleigh gets an average of 4 inches of snow per year, compared to 60 inches in Denver. Winter lows in Raleigh drop to just below freezing at 30 degrees, much warmer than the 18-degree average lows in Denver.  

Both cities experience hot summers with highs around 90 degrees, but Raleigh is humid rather than dry like Denver. Raleigh's average yearly rainfall is higher, around 46 inches, compared to only 17 inches per year in Denver. 

Enjoy the outdoors and more 

Like Denver, people in Raleigh enjoy spending time outdoors, especially during pleasant weather—and there are usually around 213 sunny days in North Carolina’s capital city. 

The Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department manages over 200 sites and 8,100 acres of parks throughout the city. There are also greenways, public lakes, community centers and aquatic centers to enjoy. 

When you’re ready for indoor fun, the city has multiple museums, including the North Carolina Museum of Art, the North Carolina Museum of History, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. 

Working in Raleigh 

Thanks to its healthy job market, finding a job in Raleigh can be easier than in other similar-sized cities. As the capital of North Carolina, many people are employed by the state and local governments.  

Other residents find work in education, healthcare, information technology and research. More than 60,000 people in the area are employed by Research Park Triangle (RTP), a 7,000-acre research-focused campus that hosts over 300 companies. 

Let U-Pack help with a stress-free move to North Carolina

Looking for an easy way to move long distance? U-Pack® can help! With service centers near Denver and Raleigh, we offer exceptional service and affordable self-moving options to ensure your belongings are safely transported. For more info, call 844-362-5303844-594-3077 or request a free quote online!