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Considering a move from San Diego to Phoenix? While San Diego’s climate and lifestyle are highly desirable to most people, it comes at a high cost. If you’re leaving San Diego in search of a lower cost of living, Phoenix is probably high on your list of destinations.
Making a long-distance move is stressful no matter where you decide to go, but it’s also an exciting time and an opportunity for a fresh start. Whether you’re relocating for retirement, changes in your family status such as a marriage or divorce, found a new job, or simply want your money to stretch further - knowing what needs to be done for the relocation can set your mind at ease.
Here’s what you need to know about moving from San Diego, California to Phoenix, Arizona.
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What Moving to Phoenix is Like
Fondly known as the Valley of the Sun or Silicon Desert, Phoenix offers year-round sunny weather and breathtaking mountain views on all sides. Located about 120 miles north of the Mexican border, Phoenix is about halfway between El Paso, Texas, and Los Angeles, California. Over 57,000 people have consecutively moved to Phoenix per year for the last five years, and Maricopa County is the fastest growing in the US. It offers beautiful neighborhoods, a low cost of living compared to most major cities in the US, and is a golfer’s dream destination with over 200 courses.
The median age of residents is lower than the national average at 34.4, and the median household income is $60,931 and the average sale price of homes is $460,000.
Benefits of Moving from San Diego to Phoenix
The primary differences between living in San Diego and Phoenix are the weather, traffic, and cost of living. While both San Diego and Phoenix have year-round sunny weather, the temperatures tend to be more comfortable in San Diego than in Phoenix - unless you are someone who absolutely loves the heat. San Diego traffic is a nightmare, while driving around Phoenix is a breeze.
Cost of Living Comparison
It is much more expensive to live in San Diego than Phoenix.The median sale price of homes in Phoenix is $460,000.That works out to about $295 per square foot. The average price for a home in San Diego is $910,000, which is $682 per square foot.
Everyday Expenses:
San Diego: Steak (Ribeye, 1lb) $10.60, Phoenix: $12.70
San Diego: Milk (regular 1/2 gallon) $2.17, Phoenix: $1.59
San Diego: Eggs (1 Dozen) $2.74, Phoenix: $1.88
San Diego: Bread (1 loaf) $4.40, Phoenix: $3.31
San Diego: Beer (Heineken’s 6 pack) $9.43, Phoenix: $8.99
San Diego: Average Cost of Gasoline (per gallon) $3.427, Phoenix: $2.75
San Diego: Average Cost of Utilities(per month) $242.90, Phoenix: $199.93
San Diego: McDonald’s Burger (1/4 Pounder) $5.26, Phoenix: $4.20
San Diego: Movie Ticket (1st run) $14.05, Phoenix: $8.13
Crime Rate Comparison
The crime rate in Phoenix is higher than the rate in San Diego although both cities have higher property crimes than violent crimes. The total crime 2,244 per 100,000 people in San Diego, of which 362 are considered violent crimes and the total crime rate in Phoenix is 4,014 per 100,000 people, of which 699 are considered violent crimes.
Neighborhoods and Diversity Comparison
The population of San Diego is 1.42 million people with 1.87 times more White, non-Hispanic residents than any other race or ethnicity. Phoenix has a slightly higher population of 1.68 million people, with 1.17 times more White, non-Hispanic residents than any other race or ethnicity. The second and third most common ethnic groups in San Diego are White, hispanic (324,000) and Asian, non-Hispanic (239,000) while there are 593,000 White, Hispanic residents and 116,000 Black or African American, non-Hispanic residents in Phoenix as the second and third most common ethnic groups.
Spanish is the most common foreign language for both Phoenix and San Diego with 289,375 Spanish speakers in San Diego and 478,261 Spanish speakers in Phoenix.
San Diego to Phoenix Movers
When hiring a professional San Diego long distance moving company, the list of benefits is endless. Instead of attempting to handle all of the details and tasks of the relocation on your own, the highly-trained and experienced crew members take care of everything for you - saving you time, money, and energy! You can expect the following services to give you total peace of mind:
Professional-grade boxes, packing materials, and supplies
Disassembly of furniture, loading furniture and belongings into truck
If needed, storage facilities before, during, or after your relocation
Transporting your items to your new destination
Reassembling furniture in your new home and unloading everything
Optional packing services by our team
Relocating heavy appliances
When you work with the top San Diego to Phoenix movers, you can expect a stress-free and seamless transition to Phoenix.
Why Republic Moving is Your Best San Diego to Phoenix Moving Company Choice
Choosing a reputable long-distance moving company for your intrastate relocation from San Diego to Phoenix takes a little bit of effort. You don’t want to hire the first company you come across without doing some research and asking questions to ensure you are hiring an experienced organization. Before you sign on the dotted line, get answers to the following questions (and make sure you’re happy with the answers!)
Do you have a low claims rate? What is your claim rate?
How many customers do you relocate each year?
What equipment do you have and use to ensure my belongings will arrive in the same condition they were prior to the relocation?
How long have you been performing long-distance relocations?
Proper Equipment and Training
When finding the best relocation company, you want to take note of their equipment, supplies, and ensure their employees are up to the task.
Trucks
Age of vehicles
Professional size moving trucks
Properly maintained trucks
Equipment
Supplies (shrink wrap, tape, boxes of various sizes)
Protective furniture blankets
Dollies (both for furniture and boxes)
Toolbox
Straps
Crews
Experienced with ongoing training
Background-checked
If they follow the proper procedures
Number of years crew members have been with the company
Besides our 50+ years of experience and dedication to providing high-quality services to our customers, Republic Moving keeps all equipment, supplies, and moving trucks up to date. Our state-of-the-art vehicles and all of the standard relocation equipment mentioned above, along with our trained and experienced crew members, make our team the best long-distance movers!
San Diego to Phoenix Moving Cost
How much it costs for a long-distance relocation from San Diego to Phoenix is unique for everyone and depends on your situation's circumstances. Many factors and variables can influence your final moving cost. We gather the following information to ensure we provide you with an accurate quote:
The distance between your current home in San Diego and your new place in Phoenix
Total amount of belongings, boxes, furniture and items to relocate
The date or time of year - holidays and weekends cost more than week days
Specialty items (like pianos)
Additional services (i.e., packing and unpacking or storage)
No two moves are the same, so if you're interested, reach out to our team of experts for a free estimate!
San Diego to Phoenix Distances & Travel Information
When your belongings are packed and ready to go in San Diego, it’s time to start the journey to Phoenix. Most people drive, fly, or take a train to Phoenix, so here’s what you need to know about your trip.
Driving from San Diego to Phoenix
Phoenix is 355 miles away from San Diego. If you drive the average speed limit and there isn't any traffic, you can reach your new city in about 5 hours via I-8 E.
The joy of driving is stopping along the way for sightseeing opportunities and stretching your legs. Taking I-8 involves driving along the US and Mexico border, so be careful you don’t get off at the wrong stop and accidentally end up in Mexico unless you’ve got your passport! Visit Boulder Park, Imperial Sand Dunes, or check out the Yuma State Prison museum on your way to your new home.
Flying from San Diego to Phoenix
There are daily non-stop flights from San Diego to Phoenix. The San Diego International Airport is the most common airport to start your trip, with many people flying into Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. You can expect to pay around $76 for an economy seat and spend about an hour and a half traveling with no connections.
Traveling from San Diego to Phoenix by Train
There are two daily Amtrack trains from San Diego to Phoenix, which take just under 15 hours and tickets cost about $119.
Are you thinking about moving to Phoenix, AZ? Our top relocation crews are prepared to give you a stress free long-distance move. At Republic Moving, we take pride in providing high-quality services that get people where they need to go when they need to be there. Call 619-591-0079 for a free quote.
Bill Lovejoy
Bill Lovejoy is the president of Republic Moving and Storage. Purchasing the assets of Republic Relocations in May 2008. In 2008, Republic did $700K of business and today is over $15 Million. Republic was named AMSA’s 2010 Agent of the Year for Service Excellence after only two years in business.
Bill is proud that he grew up doing every facet of the business from a local mover, over the road driver, salesperson, operations manager, and general manager. (and just about everything else in between) Before purchasing Republic, Bill was with Bekins Moving and Storage where he served as a Senior Vice President and was a partner. He was responsible for three HHG companies as well as two logistics companies.
A proud Father of six children, and a lovely wife, Carol, Bill constantly works to keep a balance between work and family Life. Bills “stress relieving” hobbies include racket ball, basketball, tennis, and golf.
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