Moving from Philadelphia, PA, to San Francisco, CA

Uprooting from brotherly love for life in the Golden Gate City

Moving from Philadelphia, or the “City of Brotherly Love,” to San Francisco is a trip of nearly 3,000 miles. Living in a new city across the country means you can expect some changes.  

One of those is population. Philly has over 1.6 million residents and 6.25 million in the metro. San Francisco, or the “Golden Gate City,” is smaller. The city has just under 874,000 people and 4.6 million in the metro. Keep reading to learn more about your exciting new home.  

Warmer weather in California

San Francisco is warmer than Philadelphia throughout the year.  
Average temperatures typically stay between 46 and 67 degrees in San Francisco, compared to 26 to 87 degrees in Philly.  

Snow is rare in San Francisco, while Philly typically gets 13 inches annually. San Francisco gets around 25 inches of rain per year, nearly half the amount you received in Philadelphia. Summers are milder in your new California home. 

Explore San Francisco

For Philly history buffs moving to San Francisco, the city has a unique history of its own. It’s one of the few places in the world still using historic cable cars. The streetcars are as famous as the Painted Ladies (houses representing Victorian architecture), “Karl” the fog and the Golden Gate Bridge.  

Don’t miss some of the other attractions in the city, including Alcatraz Island, the Haight-Ashbury district and the Ferry Building Marketplace.  

Making a living in a new city

San Francisco is known as a tech industry town, but it’s not the only game in town. Tech companies like Salesforce are major employers, but others include the city and county governments, the University of California, the San Francisco school district and Sutter Health. 

The San Francisco Bay area is also home to multiple international companies, making business and finance growing career fields as well. 

Move to California with U-Pack

Through our service centers near Philadelphia and San Francisco, U-Pack® can help with your move to California. 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.