Moving from Tampa, FL, to Pittsburgh, PA

Embrace a different lifestyle in “Steel City”

Preparing for life in “Steel City” will take careful planning. Tampa to Pittsburgh is a northern move of around 1,025 miles. 

Pittsburgh is the second-most populous city in Pennsylvania, with 303,000 people and 2.4 million in the metro. Tampa is a bit larger, with just under 385,000 residents and 3.2 million in the metro.

Get ready for a change in climate, culture and more as you make way for adventure in the “Keystone State.”

Expect snowy winters and cooler summers in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh’s climate differs from what you’re used to in Tampa. Overall, the weather is cooler with lower humidity. Winters in Pittsburgh are significantly colder, with average lows of 21 degrees and around 38 inches of snow annually. Snow is rare in Tampa, where low temperatures rarely drop below 52 degrees in winter. 

Summer high temperatures average around 84 degrees in Pittsburgh, cooler than the average of 90 degrees in Tampa. You’ll also want to prepare for fewer sunny days when moving out of “The Sunshine State” — 160 days in Pittsburgh compared to 246 in Tampa. 

Pittsburgh's annual rainfall averages around 38 inches, slightly less than the 51 inches in Tampa’s tropical environment.

Get to know Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh has something for people of all ages, whether you prefer outdoor or indoor attractions. Check out some of these as you get to know your new city:

  • Carnegie Museum of Natural History
  • Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
  • Kennywood Amusement Park (in nearby West Mifflin)
  • National Aviary
  • Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
  • Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium
  • Point State Park

Finding a job in Pittsburgh

The cost of living in Pittsburgh is a bit higher than in Tampa. Plus, unlike Florida, Pennsylvania has income taxes. Fortunately, the job market is strong with multiple opportunities.

The key industries in Pittsburgh include advanced manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, higher education and retail trade.

The University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, the University of Pittsburgh, Highmark Health, Giant Eagle, U.S. Steel and PNC Financial Services Group are among the city's largest employers.

Move north to Pennsylvania with U-Pack

Through our network of nationwide service centers, including locations near Tampa and Pittsburgh, U-Pack® can help make your move affordable and stress-free. We’re a self-moving service where you do the packing, loading and unloading, and we handle all the driving. Get your free online quote today or give us a call at 844-362-5303844-594-3077.