Moving from Orlando, FL, to Las Vegas, NV

Moving from the South to the Desert

Orlando has plenty of amusement with all the theme parks in the city, but Las Vegas is also known for entertainment. The desert city, known as “Sin City,” offers 24/7 offerings for people of all ages.

Vegas has a city population of around 642,000, just over twice the population within Orlando’s city limits. In contrast, Orlando’s metro population of 2.7 million people is just a bit larger than the metro in Vegas, which has around 2.3 million people.

While Vegas doesn’t get as many tourists annually as Orlando, you’ll find opportunities to explore and multiple things to stay busy.

Hotter, drier weather in “Sin City”

Las Vegas has hot and dry weather, while Orlando is hot and humid most of the year. Temperatures range from 37 to 104 degrees in Vegas, while they range in Orlando from 49 to 92 degrees.

Like Orlando, snow is rare in Las Vegas. The main difference you’ll notice is dropping to only 5 inches of rain per year in Las Vegas, compared to 52 inches in the tropical environment of Orlando.

Finding family-friendly fun in Las Vegas

Despite having a nickname of “Sin City,” you’ll find many opportunities for family-friendly fun in Vegas. 

Try one or more of these attractions to please kids of all ages:

  • Adventure dome at Circus Circus
  • Discovery Children’s Museum
  • Ethel M Chocolate Factory and Botanical Cactus Garden
  • Marvel’s Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N
  • Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay

Finding work in Vegas

Like Orlando, many people in Vegas work in the entertainment, hospitality and tourism industries. Plus, you can expect a similar cost of living in both cities. Typically, average salaries are a bit higher in Vegas than in Orlando.

Other top employment sectors in the Las Vegas area include communications, distribution, education, information technology and warehousing.

U-Pack can help you move to Nevada

U-Pack® has service centers nationwide, with locations near Orlando and Las Vegas. We’re a self-moving service where 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. We’re ready to help you with a stress-free move to Nevada!