Moving from Dallas, TX, to San Diego, CA

Western travels to the Golden State

Driving over 1,350 miles west from Dallas, Texas, to San Diego, California, is step one in the lifestyle change you can expect living in the Golden State.  

The city populations are similar in Dallas and San Diego, which have over 1.3 million and 1.4 million residents, respectively. However, San Diego might feel much smaller when you compare its metro population of only 3.3 million, compared to 7.6 million in the Dallas metro.  

A smaller metro doesn’t mean fewer opportunities; keep reading to learn more about living in “America’s Finest City.” 

Ready for beautiful sunshine and milder weather? 

If you dream of sunny days and mild weather, San Diego is the place to be. The city’s average yearly temperatures range from 46 to 79 degrees. Snow is rare, and sunshine is abundant—with around 266 sunny days each year. Rainfall averages only 12 inches annually. 

In contrast, Dallas temperatures were slightly cooler in the winter (36 degrees) and hotter during the summer (95 degrees). Yearly precipitation averaged 39 inches of rain and 1 inch of snow. 

Trivia San Diego-style 

It helps to know a few things about your new city: 

  • Comic-Con International began as a small comic book convention in the city in 1970. 
  • Old Town San Diego (1821) was the first European settlement on the West Coast. 
  • San Diego is home to the first public library in California. 
  • Since 1907, San Diego has been a major U.S. Navy hub. 
  • The city claims to be the birthplace of “Taco Tuesday.” 
     

Working and learning in San Diego 

San Diego offers ample opportunities. Known for its high cost of living, salaries are also competitive. The city’s proximity to the ocean makes it a perfect location for naval bases. Many residents are employed in government and military jobs. Other popular industries include education, healthcare, research, technology and tourism. 

The area has 45 public and multiple private schools for grades K-12. San Diego is also served by over 40 colleges, trade schools and universities, including the University of California-San Diego. 

Moving to California can be stress free

For the easiest way to move from Texas to California, give U-Pack® a try! Through our service centers nationwide, including locations near Dallas and San Diego, we’re available to help.  

U-Pack offers exceptional service and affordable self-moving options to ensure your belongings are safely transported. For more info, call 844-362-5303844-594-3077 or request a free quote online!