Moving from Philadelphia, PA, to Charlotte, NC

Trading brotherly love for Southern hospitality

Philadelphia is known as the “City of Brotherly Love,” but you won’t have to leave all the love behind when you move to Charlotte, North Carolina. The “Queen City” of Charlotte has charming Southern hospitality and about half the population of Philly, with around 875,000 people residing in the city limits.

Both cities are the most populous in their states and were incorporated in the 1700s. Keep reading to learn more about the lifestyle change you’ll experience in Charlotte.

Warmer weather in North Carolina

Charlotte is a bit warmer throughout the year than Philadelphia. Yearly temperatures typically stay between 30 and 90 degrees (compared to the range of 26 to 87 degrees in Philly).

You’ll also notice less snow around your new home since Charlotte only averages 2 inches per year, while Philly typically gets 13. Summers in Charlotte are hot and humid, perfect for making a trip to Myrtle Beach, less than 200 miles away.

Explore historical Charlotte

As a former Philadelphian, you’re likely accustomed to a city anchored in American history. Charlotte was named for Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the queen consort of Great Britain and Ireland. The city received a second nickname, “The Hornet’s Nest,” when General Charles Cornwallis used the phrase to describe the town after being driven out by hostile residents during the American Revolutionary War.

Today, the city has 8 historical districts managed by the Charlotte Historical District Commission:

Dilworth
Fourth Ward
Hermitage Court
McCrorey Heights
Oaklawn Park
Plaza Midwood
Wesley Heights
Wilmore

Enjoy a lower cost of living

You can expect a lower cost of living in Charlotte, with unemployment rates lower than the national average. Healthcare jobs are prominent in the city, and it’s also home to several Fortune 500 companies like Duke Energy, Honeywell International, Lowe’s, Sonic Automotive and Truist Financial.

American Airlines, Wells Fargo, and the local school district (113 public and 128 private schools for grades K-12) also employ many residents.

Move to North Carolina with U-Pack

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