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

Moving to the “The Lone Star State”

Salt Lake City, UT, and Dallas, TX, are 1,250 miles apart. You can expect some climate changes, but there are also some noticeable differences in vibe when going from a capital city to a non-capital one.

The estimated population of Dallas is just over 1.3 million people within city limits and around 7.6 million in the metro. Salt Lake City’s population is much smaller, with just over 200,000 in the city and around 1.3 million people in the metro, equal to Dallas’s city limits population.

Keep reading to learn more about life in “D-Town.”

Snow is scarce in Dallas

Dallas snowfall averages only 1 inch annually, and winter lows are around 36 degrees. In contrast, Salt Lake City averages 54 inches of snow annually, with winter lows of only 23 degrees. 

Summers are slightly warmer in Dallas, with highs of 95 degrees, compared to Salt Lake City’s average of 91 degrees. Dallas’s average annual rainfall is 39 inches, nearly twice Salt Lake City’s average. 

You can expect around 234 sunny days in Dallas, similar to days back in Salt Lake City.

Find family fun in Dallas

There are plenty of fun-filled opportunities in the city for spending time with family.

Here are the top kid-approved attractions in or near Dallas:

  • Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden
  • Dallas Children’s Theater
  • Dallas World Aquarium
  • Dallas Zoo
  • Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Ripley’s Believe it or Not (in nearby Grand Prairie)
  • Six Flags Over Texas (in nearby Arlington)

Brush up on pro sports teams in Dallas

Dallas has much to celebrate for pro sports fans, with teams in all the big leagues. All the teams have family-friendly experiences, so everyone can join in on the fun.

There's fun for all, from Dallas Cowboys Football to Dallas Mavericks Basketball. Also check out the Dallas Stars (NHL), the Texas Rangers (MLB) and FC Dallas (MLS).

There are also college and recreational teams around the area, and plenty of leagues for kids.

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