Moving from Los Angeles, CA, to Pittsburgh, PA

A smaller city is calling

Leaving Los Angeles, CA, for Pittsburgh, PA, is a move of around 2,425 miles — almost from one coast to the other. 

Moving away from the “City of Angels” also means adjusting to fewer people — a lot less. Pittsburgh has around 303,000 residents in the city limits and 2.5 million in the metro — significantly smaller than LA’s population of 3.9 million in the city and 13.2 million in the metro. 

“The Steel City” offers much more than just room to stretch out (thanks to its lower population density).  Keep reading to learn more about your new hometown. 

Embrace all four seasons in Pennsylvania

While Los Angeles experiences year-round warm weather, you’ll get to experience all four seasons in Pittsburgh. The city averages 38 inches of rain and 28 inches of snow annually, compared to 16 inches of rain and 0 inches of snow in LA. 

Pittsburgh temperatures typically stay between 21 and 84 degrees, compared to 46 to 84 in Los Angeles.  

The warm summers in Pittsburgh are perfect for exploring the city’s many bikes and walking trails — just be prepared for some steep inclines!

Finding things to do

We’ve already mentioned the biking and walking trails, but Pittsburgh has plenty to offer if you also want some indoor excursions. The city has something for everyone, from museums to restaurants to riverboat cruises. 

Don’t miss some of these fun attractions: 

  • Andy Warhol Museum 
  • Carnegie Museum of Art 
  • Carnegie Museum of Natural History 
  • Carnegie Science Center 
  • Gateway Clipper Riverboat Cruise 
  • Pittsburgh Signature Guided Brewery Tour 

Working in a new state

Life in Pittsburgh is typically less expensive than life in LA. The job market is strong, especially in healthcare, with employers like Allegheny Health Network, St. Clair Hospital and UPMC. 

Another big industry is education, with opportunities at the Pittsburgh Public School System, Carnegie Mellon University, Duquesne University and the University of Pittsburgh.  

Other major employers in the area include Google, Bank of New York Mellon, United States Steel Corp., PNC Financial Services and Rivers Casino. 

U-Pack is perfect for moving to Pittsburgh

U-Pack® has been in business since 1997, and we have service centers nationwide to help with long-distance moves. 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.