Moving from Sacramento, CA, to Kansas City, MO

Get ready for life in KC

Sacramento, CA, and Kansas City, MO, are over 1,700 miles apart, taking you from the West Coast to the Central United States.

California’s capital city, Sacramento, has around 525,000 residents, which is only slightly larger than Kansas City, which has just over 508,000. The city’s metro areas follow the same pattern, with 2.4 million people in the Sacramento metro and 2.3 million in the KC metro area.

With a much lower population density in Kansas City, you’ll have room to breathe as you explore your new hometown.

More precipitation year-round

Kansas City is known for hot and humid summers, with an average temperature of 89 degrees. Summers in Sacramento average 93 degrees, but the weather is much drier. While Sacramento gets only 20 inches of rain annually, KC averages over 42 inches of rain per year.

Snowfall is rare in Sacramento, and the city’s winter low is around 40 degrees. Winters are much colder in Kansas City, with over 15 inches of snow annually and low temperatures averaging only 20 degrees.

Don’t let the winters scare you away; KC typically has around 215 sunny days each year, perfect for enjoying everything the city has to offer.

Things to do in the “City of Fountains”

Kansas City has something for everyone, whether you’re into the arts, outdoor family time or pro sports (you might have heard of the Kansas City Chiefs’ football team). You might notice beautiful fountains scattered throughout the city as you explore some of these attractions:

  • American Jazz Museum
  • Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum
  • Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium
  • Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
  • Loose Park
  • National WWI Museum and Memorial
  • Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
  • Union Station

Making a living in Kansas City

The cost of living in Kansas City is lower than in Sacramento. The KC economy is strong and diverse, with multiple career opportunities and a good dose of Midwestern charm.

Bioscience, distribution, financial services, food & beverage production, manufacturing and logistics are the top industries in Kansas City. There are also opportunities in education, engineering and healthcare.

Children’s Mercy Hospital, the Federal Government, Ford Motor Company, Kansas City Public Schools and the University of Missouri-Kansas City are among the city’s largest employers.

Choose U-Pack for your move to Missouri

U-Pack® has nationwide service centers, including locations near Sacramento and Kansas City. We’re a DIY-moving service where you handle packing, loading and unloading, and then we move your belongings. Get a free online quote today or call 844-362-5303844-594-3077 to speak to a moving consultant.