Moving from Los Angeles, CA, to Nashville, TN

Smaller town life in Music City

Moving over 2,000 miles from Los Angeles, CA, to Nashville, TN, means getting ready for life in a smaller town — one known as “Music City.”

Tennessee’s capital city of Nashville is significantly smaller than LA, with a population of 689,447 and 2.01 million in the metro. Los Angeles has a population of 3.9 million in the city and 13.2 million in the metro.

Keep reading to learn what your new hometown has to offer.

Enjoy seasonal weather in Tennessee

Unlike LA, which experiences year-round warm weather, Nashville has all four seasons. The city averages 49 inches of rain and 4 inches of snow annually, compared to 16 inches of rain and 0 inches of snow in Los Angeles.

Nashville temperatures typically range between 27 and 89 degrees, compared to 46 to 84 degrees in Los Angeles.

Be on the lookout for beautiful fall foliage in Nashville from mid-October to mid-November.

What to do in Nashville

A significant advantage of moving to a smaller town is often a bigger sense of community — one that Nashville delivers. The city is rich in history and offers residents and tourists parks, shopping, food and more.

East Nashville is known for having an eclectic atmosphere and is a key hangout spot for artists, musicians and foodies. The Nashville Farmers’ Market has operated since 1801, providing local produce, baked goods and crafts.

As home to Vanderbilt University, city residents value the intellectual culture the institution brings to the area.

Finding work in Tennessee’s capital city

Finding work in Tennessee is typically easier than in other similarly sized metro areas. Many residents work in healthcare, education or in the music industry.

There are also opportunities in automotive manufacturing, business, call center technology and tourism.

Salaries in Nashville are typically higher than national averages, and the unemployment rate is low. The cost of living is much lower in Nashville than in Los Angeles, especially in the housing market.

U-Pack is perfect for moving to Nashville

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