Moving from Colorado to California

This is a super popular route, so you'll have lots of moving company options! Professional movers know the I-70 to I-15 route like the back of their hand. If you're going to LA or San Francisco, you might even find good deals due to the high volume.

You're trading Colorado's 300 days of sunshine and dry air for California's coastal fog and Mediterranean climate. The good news? No more altitude sickness, and you can actually grow a garden year-round! The bad news? Say goodbye to real winters and snow sports.

That's the million-dollar question – literally, considering California's prices! You'll gain job opportunities, amazing food scenes, and beaches, but you'll pay through the nose for housing. If career advancement or being near the ocean is your priority, it might be worth it.

Plan 4-6 weeks total, with professional movers taking about 3-5 days for transport. This is such a well-traveled route that timing is usually pretty reliable, though summer moves might take longer due to demand.

Earthquakes are just a fact of life in California, but they don't typically affect moving logistics. More practically, consider that California faces wildfire and drought risks that Colorado doesn't have as severely, so factor that into your moving timeline and insurance decisions.