Moving from Phoenix, AZ, to Milwaukee, WI

Moving to Cream City 

Milwaukee’s nickname “Cream City” came about because many of the city’s historical buildings are constructed of cream-colored bricks made from clay found in the area. This is different from the desert architecture of Arizona. 

By moving over 1,800 miles from Phoenix to Milwaukee, you can establish yourself in a smaller city with lots of charm and all four seasons.  

Seasonal changes in Milwaukee 

While Phoenix has a hot and dry desert climate, you’ll get to experience all four seasons in the humid continental climate of Milwaukee. 

Milwaukee has cold winters, with around 45 inches of snow each year and low temperatures reaching 13 degrees. This is quite a contrast to Phoenix winters, which do not have snow. 

While summers in Phoenix can be hot and oppressive, Milwaukee summers are perfect for people who enjoy being outside, with average highs of around 85 degrees.  

Unlike Phoenix, which gets less than 10 inches of rain annually, Milwaukee receives an average of 35 inches.

“Legen-dairy” foods and craft beers

You might have heard that Wisconsin is known for cheese and dairy products, and Milwaukee definitely represents. You’ll find multiple local cheese shops and dairy items in the city. 

Numerous festivals are held in the city, including German Fest, Irish Fest, Mexican Fiesta and Polish Fest. 

Also, if you appreciated the craft beer scene in Phoenix, you’ll find many breweries in Milwaukee. It’s home to four of the world’s largest breweries, Blatz, Pabst, Schlitz and Miller. This contributed to one of the city’s other nicknames, “Brew City.” 

Opportunities in Milwaukee

Milwaukee's top industries are precision manufacturing and health care, and the unemployment rates are below the national average. It’s also the location of the Harley-Davidson and Rockwell Automation headquarters.  

Milwaukee also has a lower cost of living than Phoenix, especially in the housing market. The area has 27 public schools for grades K-12 and 11 colleges and universities. 

Move to Wisconsin with U-Pack

With our service centers near Phoenix and Milwaukee, U-Pack® can help with your long-distance move. We’re a self-moving service, so you can save money by handling the packing, loading and unloading, and then we handle transporting your things. Find out your costs with a free online quote today or call us at 844-362-5303844-594-3077. We’re here to help!