Moving from Kansas City, KS, to Los Angeles, CA

You’re not in Kansas anymore

Relocating over 1,600 miles from the Kansas City area to Los Angeles, CA, isn’t for the faint of heart. Living in the second-largest city in the U.S. will feel much different from the smaller city vibes back in Kansas. 

Kansas City is significantly smaller than LA, with a population of around 157,000 (2.4 million in the metro, which includes the adjacent Kansas City, MO). Los Angeles is a busy city with almost 3.9 million residents and 13 million in the metro. 

With cultural and population changes, you’ll realize quite quickly you’re not in Kansas anymore.

Get ready for California beach weather 

Kansas City averages 16 inches of snow annually, but you won’t need your winter gear in Los Angeles. The city rarely drops below 46 degrees in the winter, and snowfall is even rarer.  

You’ll also get a break from rain since LA receives only 16 inches per year, compared to 40 inches in KC. The lack of precipitation and plenty of sunny days in Los Angeles — 284 on average — make it perfect for enjoying the beach. 

Like Kansas City, LA has warm summer days with average highs in the 80s. You’re unlikely to see the occasional summer highs of 100 degrees in LA like you did in Kansas City. 

Check out some new pro teams 

LA and the surrounding areas have plenty of pro sports teams for you to cheer on.  

Here are some teams to look out for: 

  • NBA: Lakers and Clippers 
  • MLB: Dodgers and Angels (Anaheim) 
  • NFL: Rams and Chargers 
  • NHL: Kings and Ducks (Anaheim) 
  • MLS: LAFC and LA Galaxy 

Making a living 

The cost of living in Los Angeles is higher than what you’re used to in Kansas City, but the job market is good. Plus, the median household income is higher than the national average. 

Many residents work in the entertainment industry. Besides actors and musicians, others work in production, catering, costume design, entertainment law and more! 

There are also opportunities in bioscience, information technology, logistics and trade. 

Move to Los Angeles easier with U-Pack

U-Pack® makes long-distance moving easy. All you do is pack and load your things into our equipment, which we either bring to your home or make available at a service center near you. Then, we’ll deliver it to your new place, freeing you up to focus on other aspects of your move. Call 844-362-5303844-594-3077 to speak to a moving consultant or request a free, no-obligation quote online.