Moving from San Francisco, CA, to Vancouver, WA

Finding your way to Washington State

Relocating from San Francisco to Vancouver, WA, takes you just under 650 miles north on the East Coast.

Vancouver has around 191,000 people living within city limits, more than four times smaller than San Francisco, which has 874,000 residents. Vancouver’s metro is also much smaller, with 2.5 million people, compared to 9.55 million in San Francisco’s metro.

Keep reading to learn more about finding your place in Washington.

Plan for weather differences

Vancouver's summers are a bit warmer and winters are colder, with average temperatures ranging from 34 to 84 degrees. San Francisco is known for milder weather, with summer highs rarely exceeding 70 degrees and winter lows around 46 degrees. 

You’ll get more rain in Vancouver than you experienced in San Francisco, with 42 inches annually, compared to 25 inches.

Unlike San Francisco, light snow is common in Vancouver, with an average of 3 inches each year. Enjoy Vancouver’s attractions

Vancouver offers a refreshing change of scenery with small-town charm. Here are of the top attractions to visit in or near the city:

  • County Historical Museum
  • Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
  • International Rose Test Garden (A half-hour drive away in Portland)
  • Oregon Zoo (Portland)
  • Vancouver Visitor Center
  • Vancouver Waterfront

Making a living in Vancouver, Washington

Vancouver's cost of living is lower than San Francisco's, and Washington state does not have personal income taxes like California. 

The top job industries in Vancouver include healthcare, education, government, retail, construction, manufacturing and business.

PeaceHealth, Vancouver and Evergreen Public Schools, Vancouver Clinic, Legacy Health, Clark College, and the Clark County government are among the city's largest employers.

Move north to Vancouver, WA, with U-Pack

U-Pack® is the best choice for a stress-free move from San Francisco to Vancouver, WA, through our service center locations across the country. Just handle packing, loading and unloading, and then we’ll transport your things to Washington State. Get a free moving quote and see your price instantly, or call 844-362-5303844-594-3077 to speak to a moving consultant. We’re ready to help!