Moving from Los Angeles, CA, to Vancouver, WA

Prepare for a new adventure in Washington State

Relocating north from Los Angeles, CA, to Vancouver, WA, will be a fun experience. The cities are quite different, and you’ll have plenty to discover as you adjust to your new home. 

After living in LA, the second-largest city in the U.S., with a population of 3.9 million in the city and 13.2 million in the metro, waking up in Vancouver will be much different. As the fourth-largest city in Washington, Vancouver has just under 191,000 people and 2.51 million in the metro. 

Keep reading to learn more about your smaller hometown. 

New town, new weather pattern

Although Vancouver and Los Angeles are located on the same coast, their climates are not identical. Vancouver's summers are a bit cooler, with average high temperatures around 79 degrees, compared to 84 degrees in Los Angeles. 

Winters are noticeably colder in Vancouver, with lows averaging 34 degrees and an average annual snowfall of 3 inches. LA’s average low is around 46 degrees, and snow is infrequent. 

Vancouver gets significantly more rain, averaging 42 inches per year, compared to LA’s average of only 16 inches. 

Exploring Vancouver

Vancouver is perfect for someone wanting a change of pace from life in LA. You won’t find as many swimming pools and movie stars in Vancouver, but you will find tranquility and small-town fun. 

Take a stroll on the Vancouver Waterfront for people watching and good food. Check out the Vancouver Visitor Center, the Clark County Historical Museum and the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site to learn more about the city’s history.  

If you’re up for a half-hour drive to Portland, Oregon, check out the Oregon Zoo and the International Rose Test Garden for family-friendly fun. 

Making a living in Washington State

Vancouver has a lower cost of living than LA. Plus, the state of Washington does not levy personal income taxes like California, so you’ll take home more of your paycheck if your employer is in the state.  

The largest employers in the area include Battle Ground Public Schools,  Evergreen Public Schools, PeaceHealth, Vancouver Clinic and Vancouver Public Schools. 

Choose U-Pack for an easy move from LA to Vancouver

U-Pack® has been in business since 1997, and we have service centers nationwide to help with long-distance moves. We’re a self-moving service, which means you do the packing, loading and unloading, and we handle all the driving. Get a free, no-obligation online quote today or give us a call at 844-362-5303844-594-3077.