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Francesca Hernandez-Singer
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Your Texas to NJ Relocation Guide: A Newcomer's Honest Guide
Texas and New Jersey sit on opposite ends of nearly every spectrum, from climate and culture to taxes and traffic. The wide open highways and affordable suburbs of the Lone Star State give way to dense neighborhoods, brutal commutes, and a cost of living that will make your wallet work overtime. What feels like a simple relocation across the country often turns into a full lifestyle overhaul once you settle into the Garden State. Our Snappy Scout team (Francesca & Diane) broke down the costs, logistics, and cultural adjustments you need to think through before you start stacking boxes.
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Planning a DIY Move from Texas to NJ?
Average distance
1,750miles
Typical route
I-10 E, I-95 N, I-78 E
Popular moving routes (approx. driving distance):
Houston, TX → Newark, NJ
~1750 miles
Dallas, TX → Newark, NJ
~1650 miles
San Antonio, TX → Jersey City, NJ
~1800 miles
Austin, TX → Trenton, NJ
~1700 miles
El Paso, TX → Newark, NJ
~2050 miles
Should You Move From Texas to New Jersey Quiz
Take this 10 question quiz to find out if the move to New Jersey from Texas is the right call for your lifestyle and preferences.
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What kind of weather makes you happiest?
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What's the Average Cost to Move from Texas to NJ?
Moving 1,750 miles from Texas to New Jersey 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
$1,270.00
1 Bedroom
$1,870.00
2 Bedrooms
$3,080.00
3 Bedrooms
$4,460.00
4 Bedrooms
$6,410.00
5+ Bedrooms
$7,120.00
| Home Size | Moving Cost | Volume (ft³) | $/ft³ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,270.00 | 300 | $4.23 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,870.00 | 450 | $4.16 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,080.00 | 750 | $4.11 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $4,460.00 | 1,100 | $4.05 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $6,410.00 | 1,600 | $4.01 |
| 5+ Bedrooms | $7,120.00 | 1,800 | $3.96 |
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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Who Finds Their People After Moving from Texas to NJ?
Well, it depends. If you're a PTA President, Binge Shopper, or Retired Military, you'll thrive in your move to New Jersey. But if you're more of a Homesteader, Adventure Junkie, or Craft Beer Fan, 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 Texas to New Jersey.
Top 3 winners and losers moving from TX to NJ
PTA Life
Texas
2.5
/10
New Jersey
9
/10
Texas
Giving up
Top schools thrive but Texas football's Friday night lights always outshine bake sales
New Jersey
Gaining
Friday lights, School pride, NJEA bake sale legends
Recommended NJ cities/areas for PTA Presidents
RidgewoodSummitCherry Hill
Texas
2.5
/10
New Jersey
9
/10
Shopping
Texas
4
/10
New Jersey
8.5
/10
Texas
Giving up
NorthPark Center brings glitz and Houston Galleria offers wide range, but both lack NYC pace
New Jersey
Gaining
Paramus has more malls per mile than anywhere
Recommended NJ cities/areas for Binge Shoppers
ParamusShort HillsCherry Hill
Texas
4
/10
New Jersey
8.5
/10
Military Culture
Texas
2
/10
New Jersey
6
/10
Texas
Giving up
Bases anchor life though cities sprawl without coastal charm
New Jersey
Gaining
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst nearby, beach calm, VA resources
Recommended NJ cities/areas for Retired Militaries
Burlington TownshipToms RiverBrick
Texas
2
/10
New Jersey
6
/10
Adventure Activities
Texas
9
/10
New Jersey
6
/10
Texas
Giving up
Kayaking Lady Bird Lake, climbing Hueco Tanks, and hiking Big Bend’s desert trails
New Jersey
Gaining
Appalachian Trail miles, Pine Barrens paddles, High Point views
Recommended NJ cities/areas for Adventure Junkies
VernonHardwickHammonton
Texas
9
/10
New Jersey
6
/10
Homesteading
Texas
4.5
/10
New Jersey
3
/10
Texas
Giving up
Hill Country ranches offer wide open spaces, though heat tests the grit of non-natives
New Jersey
Gaining
Pine Barrens acres exist, but taxes tame off grid dreams
Recommended NJ cities/areas for Homesteaders
MontaguePilesgroveChatsworth
Texas
4.5
/10
New Jersey
3
/10
Craft Beer Culture
Texas
8.5
/10
New Jersey
8
/10
Texas
Giving up
Austin’s Jester King Brewery and Denton’s buzzing craft scene
New Jersey
Gaining
Kane waves, Carton cans, Mudhen Brew, Cape May Brewing, boardwalk buzz
Recommended NJ cities/areas for Craft Beer Fans
OceanAtlantic HighlandsCape MayWildwood
Texas
8.5
/10
New Jersey
8
/10
Local Perspective
What moment, smell, or ritual captures the soul of New Jersey?
The smell of the ocean. The sound of the seagulls down the shore. The train whistles from the local commuter lines.
– Diane Briante
New Jersey Local
Lifestyle differences between living in Texas and living in New Jersey
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How the Local Food Culture Stacks Up Between Texas and NJ
Eating 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 ExpertEating Like a Local in New Jersey
Every diner has something they're famous for. Order that. Don't order something too fancy. Avoid the red sauce unless you have inside information that it doesn't come from a can. Splurge on those amazing looking cakes or pies. And we judge diners by their fries. If their fries aren't good, we might not be back.
Diane BrianteNew Jersey Local ExpertNew Jersey looking like
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What the Move from Texas to NJ Costs You for Your Tax Burden
Texas
New Jersey
TexasvsNew Jersey
State Income Tax
State Income TaxNone, zero percent statewide!!
Progressive 1.4% to 10.75%, top rate over $1M, multiple brackets
Texas
None, zero percent statewide!!
VS
New Jersey
Progressive 1.4% to 10.75%, top rate over $1M, multiple brackets
Property Taxes
Property TaxesHouston and Dallas areas higher, smaller cities slightly lower
North Jersey suburbs like Bergen and Essex pricier, South Jersey lower, Jersey City abatements
Texas
Houston and Dallas areas higher, smaller cities slightly lower
VS
New Jersey
North Jersey suburbs like Bergen and Essex pricier, South Jersey lower, Jersey City abatements
The Cultural, Political, & Religious Picture Between Texas and NJ
Texas
New Jersey
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People
PeopleFamously friendly, fiercely proud, big on hospitality
Direct, fast talking, proudly diverse, neighborhood loyal, bagel and pizza opinions unshakeable
Texas
Famously friendly, fiercely proud, big on hospitality
VS
New Jersey
Direct, fast talking, proudly diverse, neighborhood loyal, bagel and pizza opinions unshakeable
Politics
Deep red roots, but cities (especially Austin) swing progressive
Reliably blue statewide, GOP strength in Ocean Monmouth Sussex, suburban moderates swing
Texas
Deep red roots, but cities (especially Austin) swing progressive
VS
New Jersey
Reliably blue statewide, GOP strength in Ocean Monmouth Sussex, suburban moderates swing
Religion
ReligionMostly Christian, strong Baptist presence, growing diversity
Largely Christian, many Catholics, notable Jewish in Lakewood and Teaneck, growing Hindu Muslim unaffiliated
Texas
Mostly Christian, strong Baptist presence, growing diversity
VS
New Jersey
Largely Christian, many Catholics, notable Jewish in Lakewood and Teaneck, growing Hindu Muslim unaffiliated
Texas and NJ Residents on the Seasons: What They Love
SUMMER
Texas
blast furnace (triple digits in West Texas)
New Jersey
boardwalk waffle iron (sticky 90s inland, ocean breeze tempers the Shore)
WINTER
Texas
light sweater tease (except in the Panhandle, where you'll happily don long johns and fleece-lined outerlayers)
New Jersey
puffer coat roulette (High Point bites, Cape May shrugs)
My Favorite Thing About Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall in New Jersey
The first day warm enough to hang out on the beach, the leaves changing in the fall - and the taste of my first Curley fries in Wildwood. The best!
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Learn More About Moving to New Jersey
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 Texas, take a deeper dive into the specifics of moving to New Jersey. No boring census stats... we promise! Just practical real advice from New Jersey local experts.
Moving toElizabeth
EWR Roar, 13A, Pastéis, And Port Crane Views
Moving toJersey City
A Deep Look At The Only City To Have Two PATH Stops In Its Limits
Moving toNewark
Ironbound Eats, PATH Zips, Branch Brook Park Blooms
