Moving from Albuquerque, NM to El Paso, TX
Your Complete Guide
299
Miles
5.4 hrs
Drive Time
I-5 South
Primary Highway
Off-Peak
Current Season
Cost of Living Comparison
Category
Albuquerque, NM
El Paso, TX
Cost of Living Index
91
82
Median Home Price
$275,000
$185,000
Median 1BR Rent
$950/mo
$800/mo
Avg Monthly Utilities
$130
$145
Grocery Index
96
90
State Transition Guide: New Mexico → Texas
Moving from New Mexico to Texas? Here's what you need to know about updating your documents.
Driver's License
Update within 90 days of establishing residency in Texas
Vehicle Registration
Register vehicle within 30 days in Texas
Vehicle inspection: Required annually
Things to Know About Texas
- No state income tax but property taxes are relatively high
- Annual vehicle safety inspections required
- Texas is the only state that was an independent republic
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive is approximately 299 miles via I-5 South, taking about 5.4 hours of driving. We recommend breaking this into 1 days of driving, accounting for stops, fuel, and rest.