Moving from St. Louis, MO, to Denver, CO

A mile-high vision from the Gateway to the West 

There’s nothing quite like an altitude change to give you a new perspective on things — and moving from St. Louis, MO, to Denver, CO, certainly qualifies! Colorado’s capital city is larger than St. Louis in both land mass and population (700,000 to 300,000) and offers its residents everything from a robust public transit system to a host of farm-to-table food experiences.  

Learn why Denver is one of the 20 fastest-growing U.S. metro areas, and find out about an efficient and affordable long-distance moving option for your trek 850 miles west. 

A new climate awaits — experience it safely 

Say goodbye to those steamy St. Louis summers! Denver’s semi-arid, high-desert climate is much less humid than subtropical St. Louis and its 42 inches of annual rainfall. However, both cities get lots of sunshine and cold winters, with Denver seeing 60 inches of snow per year — about four times as much as St. Louis. 

Denver’s abundance of sunshine (245 days per year) and crisp mountain air make it easy to take advantage of the city’s 5,000-plus acres of parks, trails, golf courses, and playgrounds and its proximity to the Rocky Mountains for skiing and snowboarding. Just be sure to follow these simple tips for a safe transition to Denver’s mile-high altitude: 

• Drink plenty of water 
• Eat foods high in potassium (like bananas, broccoli, greens, potatoes, avocados, and granola) 
• Pace your physical activity 
• Limit alcohol intake 
• Use sunscreen, sunglasses and lip balm 
• Dress in layers 

Learn more about living at a higher altitude.  

Savor sweet sounds from your favorite musical acts 

Fans of live music will be excited to discover a local scene that many believe rivals Austin, TX, and Nashville, TN. Like St. Louis — a cradle of traditional blues, jazz and ragtime — Denver offers almost any genre of ear candy imaginable with nearly 40 major live music venues.  

However, no live music fan’s bucket list is complete without a pilgrimage to legendary Red Rocks, the most-attended concert venue in the world, with over 1.65 million tickets sold in 2023. The Lumineers, The Fray and OneRepublic are among the bands who launched their careers in Denver. 

There’s always something to cheer about 

While you may feel nostalgic about summer days rooting on the Cardinals at Busch Stadium, fear not — you’ll have plenty of options in Denver, one of the country’s most passionate sports cities. The home park of MLB’s Rockies, picturesque Coors Field, sits in the heart of downtown Denver and hosts games from April to September.  

But it’s not just a baseball town. You can also catch the Broncos (NFL), Nuggets (NBA), Avalanche (NHL) and Rapids (MLS), as well as the Mammoth of the National Lacrosse League. 

Bring a new attitude to the altitude with U-Pack 

U-Pack® can elevate your long-distance moving experience to new heights. All you do is pack and load your things into our equipment, which we either bring to your home or make available at a service center near you. Then, we’ll deliver it to your new place, freeing you up to focus on other aspects of your move. Get a free, no-obligation quote from one of our helpful moving consultants today.