Moving from Phoenix, AZ, to Orlando, FL

Relocating to “The City Beautiful”

Moving over 2,100 miles from Phoenix to Orlando takes you far enough across the country to experience climate changes and much more.

Orlando has just under 308,000 residents, much fewer than Phoenix's 1.6 million. Its metro population of 2.7 million is also significantly smaller than Phoenix’s metro population of 4.8 million.

However, with over 75 million tourists visiting Orlando annually, you’ll still feel big city vibes as you explore “The City Beautiful.”

Expect more rain in Florida

Before moving to Orlando, you might want to invest in better rain gear. The city has a subtropical climate and gets over 50 inches of rain annually, unlike Phoenix's desert environment, which receives less than 10 inches of rain per year.

Average temperatures in Orlando typically range between 49 and 92 degrees, compared to 43-105 in Phoenix. 

Like Phoenix, Orlando averages 0 inches of snowfall yearly, with around 233 sunny days annually.

What was Orlando like historically?

Its history of being a town for amusement started long ago in Orlando. After serving as a hub for Florida’s citrus industry during the late 1800s, Orlando became a resort town until the Great Depression. Later, the area became popular with military families because of the Orlando Army Air Base, the nearby Pinecastle Army Air Field, and the Naval Training Center Orlando.

In the 1960s, the construction of what is now known as Orlando International Airport began the foundation for modern-day tourism. Walt Disney World soon followed, and now Orlando has the most theme parks and attractions worldwide. 

Finding work in the city

Unsurprisingly, many of Orlando’s employment opportunities are related to hospitality and tourism. Multiple job offerings exist from hotels and resorts to theme parks and restaurants. 

Other key industries include aerospace, construction, education, finance, healthcare, logistics, real estate and technology.

Plus, unlike Arizona, Florida does not impose a state income tax, so you’ll take home more of your salary. However, property taxes can be more expensive in Orlando compared to Phoenix, so keep that in mind as you plan your housing budget.

Ready to make a home in Florida? U-Pack is here to help

With our service centers near Phoenix and Orlando, 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 with your move to Florida!