Moving from San Jose, CA, to Austin, TX

Making a home in “The Lone Star State”

The capital city of Austin, Texas, is a bit smaller than San Jose, with around 962,000 people vs. 1 million. However, Austin has a bigger metro population, with nearly 2.6 million residents compared to 2 million in San Jose.

The cities are around 1,700 miles apart, separated by two states. Besides population differences, you have much more to look forward to when swapping the California lifestyle for a new home in “The Lone Star State.”

Hotter summers in Austin

While winter temperatures in Austin are lower than in San Jose (38 vs 42 degrees), snow is rare in both locations. 

Yearly rainfall averages 17 inches in San Jose, but you can expect twice as much in Austin, which averages 35 inches annually. Increased rainfall means fewer sunny days in Austin than in San Jose, but there is still plenty of sunshine with an average of 228 sunny days annually.

Summers are hotter in Austin, with average highs around 95 degrees, compared to only 82 degrees in San Jose. 

Enjoy the outdoors in Texas

Texas is a great place to live if you love the great outdoors. Here are some fun outdoor attractions to check out in Austin:

  • Congress Avenue Bridge
  • Lady Bird Lake Boardwalk
  • McKinney Falls State Park
  • Texas State Capitol Grounds
  • Zilker Metropolitan Park & Botanical Garden

Need some time indoors? Austin can deliver! Check out the Bullock Texas State History Museum, the Thinkery Children’s Museum and the Blanton Museum of Art.

Living and working in Austin

The cost of living is lower in Austin than in San Jose, especially regarding housing costs. And Texas doesn’t have a state income tax, unlike California, but you might see higher property taxes in some areas.

The key job industries in Austin are technology, semiconductors, healthcare, education, retail and government. The University of Texas at Austin, the State of Texas, H-E-B, the City of Austin, Ascension Seton, Dell Technologies, Tesla, St. David’s HealthCare and Amazon are the largest employers in the city.

Move to Austin with U-Pack

U-Pack® has nearly 30 years of experience in long-distance moving. Our service centers near San Jose and Austin are ready to help with your move from California to Texas.

We’re a DIY moving service, so you take care of packing, loading and unloading, and then we transport your things. Get a free online quote today or call us at 844-362-5303844-594-3077. We’re here to help!