Moving from San Jose, CA, to Denver, CO

Moving 5,200 feet higher to a bigger metro area in Denver

While the city population in Denver (715,000) is a bit smaller than San Jose (1 million), you’ll find a bigger metro population in Denver, with nearly 3 million residents, compared to 2 million in San Jose.  

As you adjust to living with more people, you’ll also need to prepare for moving to a higher elevation. San Jose’s highest point is around 82 feet above sea level, while Denver tops out at 5,280 feet — it’s not called the “Mile-High City” for no reason! 

Colder Colorado winter weather

Winter temperatures are colder in Denver, with low temperatures dropping to around 18 degrees in January, compared to 42 degrees in San Jose. Living in Colorado also means dealing with snow, an average of 60 inches annually in Denver, while San Jose typically gets none.  

Yearly rainfall averages 17 inches in both cities, but you will find warmer summer temperatures in Denver, with highs reaching almost 90 degrees in July. 

Enjoy the outdoors in Colorado  

If you were an outdoor enthusiast in San Jose, you can continue that passion in Denver all year. Enjoy biking and hiking in national parks during warm weather and activities like snowboarding and skiing nearby during the winter. Here are some fabulous outdoor attractions in or near the city: 

• Cherry Creek Trail 
• Confluence Park 
• Denver Botanic Gardens 
• Denver Zoo 
• Dinosaur Ridge 
• Mount Blue Sky 
• Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre 
• Rocky Mountain National Park 
   

Living and working in Denver

While the cost of living in Denver is higher than the national average, it is still lower than in San Jose, especially when it comes to housing costs. Average salaries are higher than in other parts of the country, and the job market is strong. Prominent employment opportunities include education, finance, health care, hospitality, research and telecommunications. 

Denver has 157 public elementary, middle and high schools and 220 private schools for children. For adult learners, the city has 9 colleges and universities.  

Move to Colorado with U-Pack

With service centers near San Jose and Denver and over 25 years of experience in long-distance moving, U-Pack® is ready to handle your move to Colorado. 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!