Moving from New York, NY, to Miami, FL

Moving halfway across the country to Florida

Relocating 1,300 miles from New York to Miami is the start of a significant lifestyle change. Adjusting to a much smaller city after living in the most populous one in the United States will take some time.

Miami has around 442,000 residents in the city and over 6.1 million in the metro. NYC, however, has 8.8 million residents and 20 million in the metro.

The population density is also much lower in Miami. Keep reading to learn what else to expect while you warm up in the “Sunshine State.”

Warmer winters in Miami

Miami's average summer high temperature is around 89 degrees, slightly warmer than NYC’s typical summer temperatures.

Winter is when you’ll notice the most difference in the climate. Miami rarely gets snow, averaging zero inches per year, while New York City’s annual average is 25 inches. Winter average low temperatures are also much warmer in Miami, with the low averaging 61 degrees compared to 26 degrees in New York City.

Miami has a higher annual rainfall average of 59 inches compared to 47 inches in NYC.

Exploring Miami

The Big Apple may be the largest city in the U.S., but Miami also has plenty to offer. The city is often referred to as the “capital of Latin America,” and it’s reflected in its culture.  Check out the local cuisine for blends of Caribbean, Latin American and American foods.

For more worldly culture, check out the following:

  • Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

  • Calle Ocho Festival 

  • Florida Grand Opera 

  • Frost Museums: Art and Science 

  • Miami Children’s Museum 

  • Pérez Art Museum 

  • Vizcaya Museum and Gardens 

Living and working in Florida

Florida is a popular place for retirees and people in the workforce because it has no income tax. Miami can be expensive, but its cost of living is much lower than NYC's.
 
Miami's job market is strong, with unemployment rates below the national average. Tourism is a significant industry thanks to the millions of people who visit the city each year. Trade, finance, healthcare and construction also provide job opportunities.

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