Moving from Washington, D.C., to Miami, FL

Making a home in “Magic City” 

Moving from the United States capital, Washington, D.C., to Miami, FL, takes you 1,100 miles away to an oceanfront town known as “Magic City.”

While Miami’s city population is smaller than D.C.'s, with 442,000 residents compared to 690,000, the metro area is slightly larger. Miami’s metro has a population of 6.5 million, compared to 6.4 million in the D.C. metro area.

Keep reading to learn more about living in Southern Florida.

Plan for year-round warm weather

Like D.C., Miami has a humid subtropical climate with summer highs averaging 89 degrees. However, winter temperatures are significantly different between the cities. Miami’s winter low is around 61 degrees, while D.C.’s low drops as low as 27 degrees.

Miami receives significantly more rain than Washington, D.C., averaging 59 inches compared to 43 inches. However, icy precipitation is unheard of in Miami, while 14 inches of annual snowfall is standard in D.C.

Miami trivia

Brush up on some fun facts as you prepare for life in Florida:

  • It is the only major U.S. city founded by a woman (Julia Tuttle, 1896 incorporation)
  • Miami International Airport is one of the busiest airports for international travel
  • The city has more than 800 preserved buildings in the Art Deco style
  • The city is home to Everglades National Park, the only tropical one in the continental U.S.
  • The city was built on limestone formed from ancient coral reefs
  • You’re likely to see rare wildlife near Miami, including manatees, crocodiles and dolphins

Finding work in Miami

Typically, the cost of living in Miami is lower than in D.C. Because Miami is a major tourist destination, jobs in the hospitality industry are plentiful within the community. Other popular job fields include technical services, education, healthcare, trade, construction, finance and information technology.

Miami-Dade County School District, the University of Miami, Miami Children’s Hospital, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Amazon, Carnival Cruise Lines and American Airlines are among the area’s largest employers. 

Move to Florida with U-Pack

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