Moving from Kansas City, MO, to Las Vegas, NV

Adjusting to a different lifestyle in Sin City

Moving over 1,300 miles from Kansas City, MO, to Las Vegas, NV, is the start of many adjustments you’ll need to make to embrace life in Sin City. 

Kansas City is a bit smaller, with a population of around 508,000, while Vegas has around 642,000 people. The metro populations follow the opposite pattern, with 2.4 million in the KC metro and 2.3 million in the Las Vegas metro.  

With the 40 million tourists who visit Sin City annually, your new hometown might feel much different than life in Missouri. 

Less rain and snow in Nevada 

If you enjoyed up to 15 inches of snow in Kansas City, you’ll want to adjust your winter plans in Las Vegas. While winters in Vegas can be chilly, with lows of 37 degrees, snowfall is extremely rare. 

Rainfall is also different in Las Vegas, which only gets around 5 inches each year, compared to 42 inches in KC.  

Summer high temperatures average over 100 degrees in the Las Vegas desert, much hotter than Kansas City summers, which average 89 degrees. Make sure to stay hydrated in the hotter and drier environment. 

Sports fans unite 

While you can certainly cheer on the Kansas City Chiefs Pro Football team from Vegas, it might be time to check out the local pro teams in Vegas.  

Las Vegas is currently home to three major league teams with plans for a fourth team (MLB) to relocate there in 2028: 

  • Las Vegas Aces (WNBA) 
  • Las Vegas Raiders (NFL) 
  • Vegas Golden Knights (NHL) 

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is also headquartered in the city and holds fights at the T-Mobile Arena and the UFC Apex. 

Finding your workplace in Vegas

Vegas is known for 24/7 entertainment, so it’s no surprise that many job opportunities are available in casino gaming, entertainment and tourism. There are also jobs in distribution, education, government, information technology and warehousing. 

The cost of living in Vegas is a bit higher than what you’re used to in KC, but fortunately, the median salaries are also higher there than national averages. 

Move to Nevada 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. Get a free, no-obligation quote online or call 844-362-5303844-594-3077 to speak to one of our helpful moving consultants today.