Moving from Seattle, WA, to Raleigh, NC

A coast-to-coast move to Raleigh

Relocating across the country from Seattle to Raleigh is a coast-to-coast journey of almost 2,900 miles. 

North Carolina’s capital city, Raleigh, is smaller than Seattle. Still, it is one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. Raleigh has a population of around 468,000 people living within city limits and 1.5 million in the metro. In contrast, Seattle has 737,000 city residents and 4.02 million in the metro.

As a smaller city, Raleigh’s public transit is less extensive than Seattle's, but a local bus service through GoRaleigh runs during daytime hours. 

More rain and warmer summer temperatures

The humid subtropical climate in Raleigh means around 46 inches of rain annually — that’s more than Seattle, which averages 38 inches each year. Even with more rain, Raleigh is sunnier, averaging 213 sunny days throughout the year vs. 152 days in Seattle.

Raleigh's average summer temperature is around 90 degrees, compared to Seattle’s average of only 76 degrees. Winter lows average around 30 degrees in Raleigh, compared to 37 degrees in Seattle. However, Seattle averages 5 inches of snow annually, while Raleigh typically gets around 4 inches per year.

Things to do in “The City of Oaks”

Raleigh, or “The City of Oaks,” has plenty of oak trees around town, especially in one of the city’s 200 parks and outdoor recreation areas. Don’t miss Pullen Park, William B. Umstead State Park and the JC Raulston Arboretum.

Check out the North Carolina Museums of Art, History and Natural Sciences for indoor enjoyment. For more history, visit the Raleigh City Market, a unique area with cobblestone streets, restaurants and shops.

Working in Raleigh

Raleigh has a robust economy with low unemployment rates and wages close to national averages. The cost of living in Raleigh is lower than in Seattle.

As part of the Research Triangle, there are multiple employment opportunities in education, healthcare and research.

Other top fields include local and state government and technology.

Relocate to North Carolina with U-Pack

Choose U-Pack® for a stress-free move from Seattle to Raleigh. We have service center locations across the country ready to help. Just handle packing, loading and unloading, then we’ll take care of transporting your things. Get a free moving quote and see your price instantly, or call 844-362-5303844-594-3077 if you’d prefer to speak to a moving consultant.