Moving from Salt Lake City, UT, to Austin, TX

Moving to the capital city of “The Lone Star State”

Salt Lake City, UT, and Austin, TX, are 1,300 miles apart. These capital cities are the hearts of their states and quite different in population, weather and lifestyle.

Austin’s estimated population is just under 1 million within city limits and around 2.6 million in the metro. Salt Lake City’s population is much smaller, with just over 200,000 people in the city and around 1.3 million people in the metro. 

Keep reading to learn more about the capital city of “The Lone Star State.”

Leave the snow behind

Snow is rare in Austin, where winter lows average around 38 degrees. In contrast, Salt Lake City averages 54 inches of snow annually, with winter lows averaging only 23 degrees.

Summers are a bit warmer in Austin, with highs averaging 95 degrees, compared to Salt Lake City’s average of around 91. Austin’s average annual rainfall is 35 inches, 15 inches more than Salt Lake City typically gets per year.

Austin averages 228 sunny days per year, similar to Salt Lake City's, perfect for enjoying all the city has to offer.

Family fun in Austin

You’ll find plenty of family-friendly fun in the city, whether you choose to “Keep Austin Weird” or show enthusiasm for the city differently. 

Don’t miss these kid-approved attractions:

  • Austin Science & Nature Center
  • Austin Zoo
  • Barton Springs Pool
  • Texas Memorial Museum
  • Thinkery Children’s Museum and Outdoor Play Area
  • Zilker Park and Botanical Garden

Making a living in Austin

While the cost of living is higher in Austin than in Salt Lake City, the average salaries are also higher. Plus, Austin has a low unemployment rate, and Texas does not impose individual income taxes.

As the state capital, the city has job opportunities in state and local government. There are also opportunities with multiple tech companies like Apple, Dell Technologies, IBM and Samsung Austin Semiconductor. 

Other top employers include the Austin Independent School District, Indeed, St. David’s HealthCare Partnership, the University of Texas at Austin, VRBO and Whole Foods Market Corporate.

Move to Texas with U-Pack

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