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Alexa Matthews
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New York to Texas Move: The Ultimate Moving Guide
Trading New York's subway stops and skyscraper skylines for Texas highways and wide open spaces is one of the most dramatic lifestyle shifts you can make within the continental United States. The pace slows down, the land opens up, and your dollar tends to stretch noticeably further once you cross state lines. But the tradeoffs are real, and plenty of transplants arrive underprepared for just how different daily life feels when the concrete jungle gives way to sprawling suburbs and scorching summers. Our Snappy Scout team (Alexa & Francesca) broke down the costs, logistics, and lifestyle adjustments you need to think through before the moving truck pulls away from the curb.
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The Drive from New York to TX: What to Know
Average distance
1,750miles
Typical route
Driving from New York to Texas typically takes you along I-78 W or I-95 S to connect to I-81 S or I-85 S, merging onto I-20 W through the Deep South, or alternatively taking I-78 W to I-76 W to I-70 W before heading south on I-44 and I-35 into Texas.
Popular moving routes (approx. driving distance):
New York City, NY → Houston, TX
~1650 miles
New York City, NY → Dallas, TX
~1550 miles
New York City, NY → San Antonio, TX
~1750 miles
Buffalo, NY → Austin, TX
~1800 miles
Albany, NY → El Paso, TX
~2200 miles
Should You Move From New York to Texas Quiz
Take this 10 question quiz to find out if the move to Texas from New York is the right call for your lifestyle and preferences.
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What kind of weather makes you happiest?
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Can You Afford to Make the Move from New York to TX?
Moving 1,750 miles from New York to Texas will typically cost between $2,500.00 and $4,500.00 to hire full service movers. See the breakdown below by home size.
Expected Range
$2,500.00–$4,500.00
Expected Time
4–11days
Cost by home size
Studio
$1,260.00
1 Bedroom
$1,860.00
2 Bedrooms
$3,070.00
3 Bedrooms
$4,450.00
4 Bedrooms
$6,400.00
5+ Bedrooms
$7,110.00
| Home Size | Moving Cost | Volume (ft³) | $/ft³ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,260.00 | 300 | $4.2 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,860.00 | 450 | $4.13 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,070.00 | 750 | $4.09 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $4,450.00 | 1,100 | $4.05 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $6,400.00 | 1,600 | $4 |
| 5+ Bedrooms | $7,110.00 | 1,800 | $3.95 |
How we calculated these numbers: We reached out to the owners and operators of more than a dozen nationwide moving companies to figure out how they factor in mileage, weight, volume, timing, origin & termination locations, and approximate home sizes to determine a moving estimate. The results above are what the data nerds at Snappy Scout created based on that info.
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How Will Your Current New York Lifestyle Work in TX?
Well, it depends. If you're a Cowboy, Retired Snowbird, or DIYer, you'll thrive in your move to Texas. But if you're more of a Wall Street Exec, Coffee Snob, or Retired Military, settling into your new home state may be a bit of a challenge. We scored a variety of different “personalities” on a 10-point scale to show you what to expect from a lifestyle perspective with a relocation from New York to Texas.
Top 3 winners and losers moving from NY to TX
Cowboys
New York
2.5
/10
Texas
9.5
/10
New York
Giving up
Painted Pony rodeos happen, but city sirens drown honky tonk
Texas
Gaining
Fort Worth Stockyards rodeos and Amarillo’s Big Texan steak challenge
Recommended TX cities/areas for Cowboys
Fort WorthAmarillo
New York
2.5
/10
Texas
9.5
/10
Snowbirds
New York
3.5
/10
Texas
6.5
/10
New York
Giving up
Lovely summers, but lake effect and nor'easters chase you
Texas
Gaining
Sun-soaked South Padre rolling sand dune winters and world-class birdwatching at Santa Ana refuge
Recommended TX cities/areas for Retired Snowbirds
Corpus ChristiMcAllen
New York
3.5
/10
Texas
6.5
/10
DIYers
New York
6.5
/10
Texas
7
/10
New York
Giving up
Brooklyn Makerspace, Industry City workshops, Troy revival fix ups
Texas
Gaining
Waco’s Magnolia Market and Tyler’s flea market treasure hunts
Recommended TX cities/areas for DIYers
WacoTyler
New York
6.5
/10
Texas
7
/10
Wall Street Life
New York
9
/10
Texas
1.5
/10
New York
Giving up
NYSE steps, power lunches at Delmonico's, Bloomberg chatter
Texas
Gaining
Dallas finance hums but with a drawl, and lacks Wall Street’s skyscrapers and scrappy intensity
Recommended TX cities/areas for Wall Street Execs
Dallas
New York
9
/10
Texas
1.5
/10
Coffee Culture
New York
9.5
/10
Texas
5
/10
New York
Giving up
Third wave temples, Devocion to Joe Coffee pilgrimages
Texas
Gaining
Austin’s Houndstooth Coffee aces traditional espresso, and Ascension Coffee in Dallas offers gourmet twists
Recommended TX cities/areas for Coffee Snobs
AustinDallas
New York
9.5
/10
Texas
5
/10
Military Culture
New York
6
/10
Texas
2
/10
New York
Giving up
Fort Drum access, West Point pride, Griffiss services
Texas
Gaining
Bases anchor life though cities sprawl without coastal charm
Recommended TX cities/areas for Retired Militaries
San AntonioKilleen
New York
6
/10
Texas
2
/10
Local Perspective
What moment, smell, or ritual captures the soul of Texas?
Summer thunderstorms in Texas are loud, powerful, and offer a welcome break from the heat.
– Francesca Hernandez-Singer
Texas Local
Lifestyle differences between living in New York and living in Texas
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From New York to TX: How the Way Locals Eat Looks Different
Eating Like a Local in New York
BECSPK is a Sunday ritual. Also, half and half is not something you put in your coffee - it's half iced tea, half lemonade, and it's basically mandatory for a beach day.
Alexa MatthewsNew York Local ExpertEating Like a Local in Texas
Breakfast tacos are on flour tortillas, BBQ means beef, and the margaritas come with salt on the rim unless you order without.
Francesca Hernandez-SingerLocal Texas ExpertTexas looking like
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The Tax Effect When Moving from New York to TX
New York
Texas
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State Income Tax
State Income TaxProgressive 4% to 10.9%, plus NYC and Yonkers local income taxes
None, zero percent statewide!!
New York
Progressive 4% to 10.9%, plus NYC and Yonkers local income taxes
VS
Texas
None, zero percent statewide!!
Property Taxes
Property TaxesLong Island and Westchester highest, NYC lower effective rates, upstate counties moderate
Houston and Dallas areas higher, smaller cities slightly lower
New York
Long Island and Westchester highest, NYC lower effective rates, upstate counties moderate
VS
Texas
Houston and Dallas areas higher, smaller cities slightly lower
The Real Values, Beliefs, & Politics Breakdown: New York vs TX
New York
Texas
New YorkvsTexas
People
PeopleDirect, impatient in lines, generous in crises, subway savvy, opinionated, surprisingly neighborly
Famously friendly, fiercely proud, big on hospitality
New York
Direct, impatient in lines, generous in crises, subway savvy, opinionated, surprisingly neighborly
VS
Texas
Famously friendly, fiercely proud, big on hospitality
Politics
Deep blue statewide, NYC progressive, suburbs swingy, upstate mixed, local races unpredictable
Deep red roots, but cities (especially Austin) swing progressive
New York
Deep blue statewide, NYC progressive, suburbs swingy, upstate mixed, local races unpredictable
VS
Texas
Deep red roots, but cities (especially Austin) swing progressive
Religion
ReligionPlurality Christian, large Catholic, sizable Jewish in NYC, growing Muslim, Hindu, nonreligious
Mostly Christian, strong Baptist presence, growing diversity
New York
Plurality Christian, large Catholic, sizable Jewish in NYC, growing Muslim, Hindu, nonreligious
VS
Texas
Mostly Christian, strong Baptist presence, growing diversity
Leaving New York Winters Behind: What TX Seasons Really Feels Like
SUMMER
New York
subway sauna chic (sticky in NYC, kinder in the Adirondacks)
Texas
blast furnace (triple digits in West Texas)
WINTER
New York
parka plus sass required (lake effect buries Buffalo, slush auditions in Manhattan)
Texas
light sweater tease (except in the Panhandle, where you'll happily don long johns and fleece-lined outerlayers)
My Favorite Thing About Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall in Texas
Outdoor music venues and food & wine festivals are still going strong in October!
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Learn More About Moving to Texas
By now, you're hopefully fully aware that at Snappy Scout, our moving guides aren't like the rest! Now that you've compared the aspects of leaving behind New York, take a deeper dive into the specifics of moving to Texas. No boring census stats... we promise! Just practical real advice from Texas local experts.
Moving toAustin
Prep for Tacos, Traffic & Endless Live Music
