Moving from Philadelphia, PA, to Orlando, FL

Moving to “The City Beautiful”

Relocating from Philadelphia, or the “City of Brotherly Love,” to Orlando is a journey of almost 1,000 miles. The distance is enough for some significant changes in weather and lifestyle.

Orlando has smaller-city vibes, with 308,000 residents compared to Philly’s 1.6 million. The Orlando metro area of 2.7 million people is less than half the size of Philadelphia’s metro population of 6.25 million.

Keep reading to learn more about life in “The City Beautiful.”

Warmer weather in “The Sunshine State”

Orlando's weather is warmer than Philadelphia’s. Average temperatures in Orlando typically stay between 49 and 92 degrees, compared to 26 to 87 degrees in Philadelphia.

Orlando rarely gets snow, while Philadelphia typically gets 13 inches annually. Orlando also gets around 52 inches of rain per year, close to the 47 inches Philadelphia receives annually. 

You can expect around 233 days of sunshine in Orlando, compared to 207 days in Philly.

The tourist town of Orlando

Orlando is popular with tourists due to its multiple theme parks, including Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando.

You’ll also find water and traditional city parks throughout the area, perfect places to enjoy the abundant sunshine.

Don’t miss some indoor attractions like the Orlando Science Center or travel to nearby Sanford to visit the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. 

Making a living in the “Theme Park Capital of the World”

With 11 theme parks in Orlando and multiple tourist attractions, it should come as no surprise that hospitality and tourism jobs are a big draw in the area.

Other popular industries include finance, game design, healthcare and technology. The city has low unemployment rates, and unlike Pennsylvania, Florida does not charge state income taxes.

Move the move to Florida with U-Pack

Through our service centers near Philadelphia and Orlando, U-Pack® can help with your move to Florida. We’re a DIY moving service where you pack, load and unload, and then we take care of the driving. Get your free online quote today or give us a call at 844-362-5303844-594-3077.