Moving from Nashville, TN, to Seattle, WA

Making your way to “The Emerald City”

Relocating from Nashville to Seattle is a journey over halfway across the U.S. You can expect a change of pace leaving “Music City” for life in the coastal town known as “The Emerald City.”

Seattle’s city population of 737,000 is a bit larger than Nashville’s 700,000. However, with over 4 million residents, Seattle's metro area is twice as populous as Nashville’s. 

Pacific Coast weather patterns in Seattle

Seattle has four seasons, like Nashville, but the overall weather is cooler during the summers on the West Coast.

Seattle's average summer high temperature is only 76 degrees, while Nashville’s is over 90 degrees. Despite being known for its rainy weather, Seattle’s annual rainfall average is only 38 inches, compared to around 50 inches in Nashville.

Nashville winter lows typically drop below freezing and allow for around 4 inches of snow per year. Seattle averages around 37 degrees with 5 inches of snow annually.

Different sounds in Seattle

While you can still listen to the country music famous in “Music City,” the music scene differs in Seattle. It’s the birthplace of Grunge Music, which hit the mainstream in the early 1990s, with bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden.

Today, Seattle’s still a hub for live music performances. From opera to piano bars, there’s something for almost everyone.

And don’t miss Life on Mars, a plant-based cocktail bar with walls of vinyl records to peruse and play.

Working in a larger metro area

While the cost of living in Seattle is higher than in Nashville, the city's job market and economy are strong. Major employers include Amazon, Boeing, Microsoft and Zillow. Many residents work in biotech, commercial fishing, healthcare, manufacturing and technology.

If you plan to train for a career, the area is served by more than 30 higher education institutions, including colleges, trade schools and universities. The public school system is strong for K-12 learners, and there are also private schools serving the city.

Your journey to Washington State starts with U-Pack

U-Pack® has nationwide service centers and nearly 30 years of experience. Through our locations near Nashville and Seattle, we have what it takes to help with your long-distance move. 

We’re a DIY moving service where you handle packing, loading and unloading, and then we drive your belongings. Get a free online quote today, or give us a call at 844-362-5303844-594-3077 to speak to a moving consultant.