Moving from Fort Lauderdale, FL, to Boston, MA

Relocating from Florida to the East Coast

Boston is about 1,500 miles from Fort Lauderdale, but the cities may feel worlds apart in terms of lifestyle and more. More people, history, winter weather and opportunities await you in “Bean Town.” 

Fort Lauderdale’s population is roughly three times smaller, but you’ll notice an even bigger influx of people, with Boston’s metro population approaching 5 million.   

With more people comes a faster-paced lifestyle with plenty of things to keep you busy. 

Prepare for winter weather 

Massachusetts winters are much colder than what you’re used to in Florida. The average lows are below freezing at 19 degrees in Boston, compared to the low of 59 in Fort Lauderdale. There has been no recorded snow in Fort Lauderdale since the 1970s, while Boston averages 48 inches annually. 

Summer temperatures in Boston are typically in the low 80s, or about 10 degrees cooler than in Fort Lauderdale. You will notice less rainfall since Boston gets around 47 inches each year, compared to 63 inches in Fort Lauderdale. 

Brush up on your Colonial American

Boston has a rich colonial history, including events like “The Boston Tea Party” of 1773, which took place at the harbor. You can still visit the site today and learn more at the museum. 

Other interesting historical sites to visit include 

  • Kings Chapel, built in 1754 
  • Massachusetts Hall on the Harvard Campus, built in 1720 
  • Old State House, built in 1713 
  • Paul Revere House, built in 1680 

More opportunities in Boston 

Like Fort Lauderdale, fishing, hospitality and tourism are big industries in Boston. The city has a strong job market with average salaries higher than the national average.  

Many residents also find employment at institutions like Boston University, Harvard University and Northeastern University. People in the medical field will find ample opportunities at Boston Children’s Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. 

Move to Massachusetts with U-Pack 

Through our nationwide service centers with locations near Fort Lauderdale and Boston, U-Pack® is ready to handle your long-distance move. We’re a DIY moving service, so you take care of packing, loading and unloading, and then we transport your things. Get a free online quote today or call us at 844-362-5303844-594-3077. We’re here to help!