Moving from Omaha, NE, to Phoenix, AZ

Moving to Arizona’s capital city 

Omaha, NE, is in the heart of the Great Plains, 1,300 miles from Phoenix. Moving to the capital city of Arizona is a significant change in more ways than one.

While Omaha is also the largest city in its state, it is much smaller than Phoenix. As the most populous U.S. capital city, Phoenix has over 1.6 million residents and 4.8 million in the metro. In contrast, Omaha has around 486,000 people in the city and 968,000 in the metro. 

Adjusting to the desert 

The desert city of Phoenix will deliver a drier and warmer environment than you’re used to in Omaha. Snow is rare, and rainfall only averages 9 inches per year in the desert city, compared to around 31 inches each of rain and snow back in Nebraska. 

Phoenix's temperature range is typically between 43 and 105 degrees, while Omaha's range is 13 to 86 degrees. 

Fun Phoenix trivia 

Enhance your knowledge of the city nicknamed “The Valley of the Sun.” 

  • On June 26, 1990, Phoenix reached its hottest recorded temperature of 122 degrees. 
  • Phoenix is among the sunniest cities in the world, averaging over 330 sunny days per year. 
  • The city’s name comes from the mythical phoenix bird. 
  • The Hohokam constructed extensive canals in the area over 2,000 years ago. 
  • The Sonoran Desert, where Phoenix is located, is the wettest in North America.  

Making a living in Phoenix 

Phoenix's median household income is slightly higher than the national average. Tourism, hospitality and leisure are all strong industries due to the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, which serves over 45 million travelers annually. 

Top employers in the area include Amazon, Banner Health, Dignity Health, Honeywell, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Walmart and Wells Fargo. 

Move to Arizona affordably with U-Pack 

Relocating from Omaha to Phoenix doesn’t have to blow your budget. Choosing U-Pack® means an affordable move through our nationwide service centers.  

You handle the packing, loading and unloading, and then we’ll take care of transporting your things. Get a free online quote today or call 844-362-5303844-594-3077 for details.