Moving from Boston, MA, to Orlando, FL

Find beauty in the City Beautiful

Nicknamed “The City Beautiful,” Orlando is also known for its theme parks. When relocating 1,300 miles from Boston, Massachusetts, you can expect climate, culture and lifestyle differences.  

Within the city limits, Orlando’s population is just under 308,000, about half the size of Boston. The same holds true for the metro area, with Orlando having 2.7 million residents compared to Boston’s 4.9 million.  

Warmer weather in Florida 

Florida is known as “The Sunshine State,” and Orlando averages 233 sunny days per year. The city’s average yearly temperatures range from 52 to 91 degrees, which is significantly warmer than Boston’s average range of 23 to 82 degrees.  

Annual snowfall in Boston is almost 50 inches, but it’s extremely rare in Orlando, so you won’t need your heavy coat for winters in Florida. You will still need your rain gear since both cities average around 50 inches of rain each year. 

Tourist life all the time

You might think of the beach as Florida crosses your mind, but Orlando is in the middle of the state. If you love the visiting beach, the city is only 1-2 hours away from the closest white-sand beaches.  

Orlando is a huge tourist destination with millions of visitors each year. Check out these family-friendly attractions when you want to explore the city like a tourist: 

  • Kennedy Space Center 
  • Museum of Illusions Orlando 
  • Orlando Museum of Art 
  • Orlando Science Center  
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not! Orlando 
  • Sea World Orlando 
  • Universal Orlando 

  • Walt Disney World 

Enjoy a lower cost of living in Orlando

Despite being a busy tourist town, Orlando has a lower cost of living than Boston, plus Florida has no state income tax, unlike Massachusetts. Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando are among the largest employers in the city, and there are also opportunities in aviation, education, health care, technology and video game development. 

U-Pack can help you move to the Sunshine State

With service centers near Boston and Orlando, U-Pack® can help make your move to Florida 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.