Moving from New York, NY, to Milwaukee, WI

Smaller city life in Milwaukee

When moving nearly 900 miles from New York City to Milwaukee, it’s a good idea to be prepared for life in a smaller city.  

According to the 2020 U.S. Census, Milwaukee is the most populous city in Wisconsin, with 577,222 people. The metro area is home to more than 1.57 million. 

Overall, Milwaukee is much smaller than NYC, which has a metro population of over 20 million residents. Let’s see what else you can expect in your new hometown. 

Expect colder winters with more snow

Both Milwaukee and New York City experience warm summers, with average high temperatures in the mid-80s, but you’ll notice a difference in the weather once winter rolls around. 

Keep your New York winter gear since Milwaukee gets around 45 inches of snow annually. Lows typically reach 13 degrees, compared to 25 inches of snow with lows of 26 in NYC.  

Milwaukee gets less annual rainfall than NYC, with 35 inches compared to 47. 

Get your skyscrapers fix in downtown Milwaukee

While they’re no match to the skyscrapers in NYC, Milwaukee has 119 high-rise buildings and skyscrapers.  

Here are some of the tallest buildings to visit: 

  • U.S. Bank Center (601 ft) 
  • Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons (550 ft) 
  • 100 East Wisconsin (549 ft) 
  • University Club Tower (446 ft) 
  • Associated Bank River Center (426 ft) 

Finding family-friendly entertainment in a new city

Milwaukee is made for families. With shopping, museums and entertainment options nearby, finding something to do is easy. 

Don’t miss these fun attractions: 

  • Bradford Beach 
  • Harley-Davidson Museum 
  • Milwaukee Art Museum 
  • Milwaukee County Zoo 
  • Milwaukee Public Museum 
  • North Point Lighthouse 

U-Pack can help you make the move to Wisconsin

U-Pack® has nationwide service centers and more than 25 years of experience in long-distance moving. Through our locations near NYC and Milwaukee, we’re ready to help. We’re a DIY-moving service where you handle packing, loading and unloading, and then we move your belongings. Get a free online quote today or call 844-362-5303844-594-3077 to speak to a moving consultant.