Moving from Seattle, WA, to Austin, TX

Making a move to the capital of Texas 

Moving from Seattle to Austin takes you over 2,100 miles southeast to the capital city of Texas.

Austin has more residents than Seattle, with around 962,000 compared to 737,000. However, Austin’s metro area of 2.6 million is less populous than Seattle’s metro, which has over 4 million people.

Setting up a home in “The Lone Star State” means a lifestyle change and a different climate. Keep reading to learn more about Austin.

Prepare for hot summers

Summers are hot in Austin, with average highs around 95 degrees. That’s nearly 20 degrees higher than the average summer high in Seattle, which is 76 degrees. You’ll also get to enjoy more sunshine since Austin averages 228 sunny days annually vs. only 152 in Seattle.

Austin's annual rainfall averages around 35 inches, slightly less than Seattle's average of 38 inches. 

Winter lows are similar in Austin and Seattle, averaging around 37 degrees. However, while Seattle averages 5 inches of snow annually, measurable snowfall is rare in Austin.

Things to do in Austin

Texas is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. In Austin, you can explore attractions like the Congress Avenue Bridge, the Lady Bird Lake Boardwalk and McKinney Falls State Park. 

The Texas State Capitol Grounds also offer a lovely outdoor space, and the expansive Zilker Metropolitan Park & Botanical Garden is an ideal spot for relaxation and exploration.

If you prefer indoor activities, check out the Bullock Texas State History Museum, the Thinkery Children’s Museum or the Blanton Museum of Art.

Making a living in Austin

The cost of living is significantly lower in Austin than in Seattle, especially regarding housing costs. And, like Washington State, Texas doesn’t have a state income tax. The job market in Austin is strong. Some of the largest employers include Amazon, Ascension Seton, the City of Austin, Dell Technologies, H-E-B, the State of Texas, St. David’s HealthCare, the University of Texas at Austin and Tesla.

Key job industries in Austin include:

• Education
• Government
• Healthcare
• Retail
• Semiconductors
• Technology

Relocate to Texas with U-Pack

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