GPS Moving and Storage is a great moving partner if you want to relocate from San Diego (or Southern California) to New Mexico. We have been offering San Diego to New Mexico moves for many years now. So who better to work with other than an experienced mover that carries out similar moves each month? Read on to learn more about what a move from California to New Mexico has in store for you.
About New Mexico
New Mexico is located two states to the East of California. Only Arizona stands in between CA and NM. The capital is Santa Fe to the North Central while the largest city here is Albuquerque located in Central ABQ. A good chunk of the population here is from other states so you won’t feel much like a stranger. New Mexico is the 5th largest state in the country and the highest population demographic here is Hispanic-based.
What a move from CA to NM looks like
An interstate move from San Diego to New Mexico stretches about 830 miles of road through northern Arizona or 870 miles through Tucson (Southern Arizona). Such a move will take anywhere between 2 to 5 days depending on all the prevailing factors pertaining to your move. It’s not an extremely long move but it is a long distance interstate move nevertheless.
As for costs, such a move for a four-bedroomed family home will cost about $1,500 on average.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in NM is much lower compared to that of California. You should expect everything here to cost lower. And that includes housing, education, medication, food, and entertainment. A lower cost of living and the ability to live on less while saving more is definitely a pull to relocate from CA to NM.
The weather
New Mexico is generally an arid state. Although California has great warm weather, New Mexico is hotter and drier. And unfortunately, there is no beach around in this state so having a pool around to cool in is almost a necessity. Summer temperatures here can hit triple digits of 100-plus. The winters are not so bad with the temperatures ranging in the ten’s.
Places to Stay
If you want to stay in the more vibrant parts of New Mexico then look into Central New Mexico areas such as Albuquerque and Belen. The next best option is the North Central regions of Santa Fe and Los Alamos. The rest of the areas (North East, North West, South East & South West) are great for touring and seeing the culture and heritage of the state.
Amenities and recreation
While New Mexico cannot be said to the liveliest state in the country, there is still a lot to do if you decide to relocate here. You can tour countless historical parks, trails, museums, hot springs, expeditions, the Bottomless Lake, Roswell and the UFO museum, the Blue Hole, Canyons, Rio Grande Gorge, the Bandelier National Monument, and more.
Moving Long Distance to New Mexico doesn’t have to be stressful. GPS Moving offers friendly moving services, competitive rates, storage services, and packing services. Talk to us and let’s get you to New Mexico fast, affordably, and happily!
