Moving from Los Angeles, CA, to Columbus, OH

From fast-paced glamour to the laid-back Midwest

Leaving behind the fast-paced and glamorous Los Angeles, CA, to make a cross-country move to Columbus, OH, means embracing the friendly, laid-back Midwestern culture and more! 

Columbus is significantly smaller than the “City of Angels,” with 2.1 million people in the metro compared to LA’s metro population of 13.2 million. But a smaller hometown has its advantages. Keep reading to learn more about Ohio’s capital city. 

Beautiful seasonal weather in Columbus

In Ohio, you’ll experience the joy of all four seasons, unlike Los Angeles, which is warm most of the year. Columbus gets an annual average of 40 inches of rain and 22 inches of snow, compared to 16 inches of rain and 0 inches of snow in LA. 

In Columbus, the temperature usually stays between 21 and 85 degrees, compared to a range of 46 to 84 in Los Angeles.  

One thing you’ll notice in Ohio that you didn’t have in Los Angeles is the beautiful fall foliage, which reaches peak colors in October.  

Relax with a lower cost of living

The cost of living in Columbus is much lower than in LA, especially with housing. The city has a healthy job market with unemployment rates below the national average.  

Ohio State University and the public school systems employ the most Columbusites, and there are also job opportunities in the local and state governments. Other major companies in the area include American Electric Power, Bath&Body Works, Honda of America, JPMorgan Chase &Co, Nationwide Insurance and Victoria’s Secret. 

Find your place in Columbus

Moving to a new place can be challenging, but Columbus's Midwestern friendliness makes it easier to make friends and find your place.  

Although it isn’t as big as Los Angeles, there is still a vibrant art scene, theaters, live music venues, restaurants, galleries and more just waiting for you to explore. If you’re homesick, visit the Hollywood Casino Columbus for fun, good food and live performances. 

Here are a few other places to check out: 

• Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens 
• Easton Town Center 
• North Market Downtown 
• Ohio Theater 
• Short North Arts District 
• Columbus Museum of Art 

U-Pack is perfect for moves to Columbus

U-Pack® has service centers nationwide, with locations near Los Angeles and Columbus. We’re a self-moving service where you do the packing, loading and unloading, and we handle all the driving. Get a free, no-obligation online quote today or give us a call at 844-362-5303844-594-3077. We’re ready to help you with a stress-free move to Ohio!