Moving from Los Angeles, CA, to Cincinnati, OH

Moving across the country to the Buckeye State

It’s almost 2,200 miles from Los Angeles, CA, to Cincinnati, OH. With a cross-country move, it’s only natural to expect cultural and scenic differences. 

One significant difference you’ll notice right away is the population. The much smaller city of Cincinnati has around 309,000 people and 2.3 million in the metro. In contrast, Los Angeles has a population of 3.9 million in the city and 13.2 million in the metro. LA is also the second-largest city in the U.S. Keep reading to learn more about what to expect in “The Buckeye State.” 

Similar summer temperatures and colder winters

Like LA, you can expect warm summers in Cincinnati, with temperatures rarely exceeding 86 degrees, compared to the average high temperature of 84 degrees in LA. 

Winters are pretty different between the two cities. Cincinnati experiences cold and snowy winters with lows averaging 22 degrees, compared to LA’s lows of only 46 degrees. While winter weather is rare in Los Angeles, Cincinnati averages 15 inches of snow annually. 

You can also expect more rain in your new city. Cincinnati averages 44 inches of rain, nearly three times as much as LA. 

Making a life in Ohio

While not as large and diverse as Los Angeles, Cincinnati has a lot going for it. First, living costs are much lower than in LA, especially in housing. Many residents find work in the business, healthcare and science industries. 

There are plenty of things to do for families, including museums, the Great American Ballpark and the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden.  

Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the Krohn Conservatory, the Riverwalk hiking trails and time at Smale Riverfront Park. 

Cincinnati fun facts

Learn more about Cincinnati with these interesting facts: 

  • America’s first public observatory was built in the city in 1842, and the Cincinnati Observatory is still in use today. 

  • Cincinnati gained the nickname “The Queen City” due to its prominence and rapid growth in the Midwest. 

  • The Cincinnati Art Museum is one of the oldest in the United States, housing art spanning 6,000 years. 

  • The Cincinnati Reds, originally the Cincinnati Red Stockings, were established in 1869 as the first professional baseball team. 

  • The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is the second-oldest in the U.S. 

U-Pack makes it easy to move from LA to Cincinnati

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