Moving from Pittsburgh, PA, to Phoenix, AZ

Welcome to Arizona’s capital city

Moving nearly 2,100 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, to Phoenix, AZ, takes you to a larger city in a desert climate.

Phoenix’s population is much larger than Pittsburgh’s. Arizona’s state capital has over 1.6 million people and over 4.8 million in the metro. In contrast, Pittsburgh has around 303,000 residents, with a metro population of 2.5 million. 

Keep reading to learn more about life in the “Valley of the Sun.” 

You won’t need your snow gear in Phoenix 

Known for its hot and dry desert climate, Phoenix’s average temperatures range from 43 to 105 degrees, while Pittsburgh’s average range is 21 to 84.

Pittsburgh averages 28 inches of snow annually, but you won’t need heavy winter gear in your new hometown. Phoenix rarely gets snow, and rainfall measures less than 10 inches per year. Pittsburgh’s annual rainfall average is 40 inches.

You will find plenty of sunshine in Phoenix since the city averages nearly 300 sunny days each year. 

Embrace Phoenix’s opportunities

There are multiple job opportunities in the larger city of Phoenix. As the capital of Arizona, Phoenix has state and local government jobs available.

The area also has strong job markets in bioscience, clean energy, healthcare, construction, education, finance, insurance, logistics and technology.

Top employers include Amazon, American Express, Arizona State University, Banner Health, Honeywell Aerospace, Intel, Mayo Clinic and the State of Arizona.

Learn trivia about Phoenix

Here are some things you should know about Phoenix:

  • Phoenix was founded in 1867 and became the capital of Arizona 22 years later, in 1889.
  • The city is located in the Salt River Valley and is one of the sunniest large cities in the U.S.
  • The Sonoran Desert, where Phoenix is located, is one of the most biodiverse deserts in the world.
  • The saguaro cactus, which only grows around Phoenix, is legally protected.
  • The city’s culture is heavily influenced by Mexican and Native American heritage. 

Move to Arizona the easy way with U-Pack

U-Pack® has nationwide service centers, including locations near Pittsburgh and Phoenix, ready to serve you. We’re a DIY-moving service with nearly 30 years of experience in long-distance moves. You handle packing, loading and unloading, and we drive your belongings to your new home in Arizona. Get a free online quote today, or call 844-362-5303844-594-3077 to speak to a moving consultant.