Moving from Los Angeles, CA to Austin, TX
Your Complete Guide
Cost of Living Comparison
Best Stops Along the Way
Breaking up a 1,380-mile drive? Here are great places to stop between Los Angeles, CA and Austin, TX.
San Antonio, TX
A city steeped in Texas history with a beautiful River Walk and the iconic Alamo. One of the most visited cities in the state.
The Alamo, River Walk, and rich Tex-Mex food culture
El Paso, TX
A border city with deep Mexican-American cultural roots at the western tip of Texas. One of the safest large cities in the US with stunning desert scenery.
Border culture, Franklin Mountains State Park, and authentic Mexican food
Tucson, AZ
A desert city with a rich cultural identity blending Native American, Spanish, and Mexican influences. Named a UNESCO City of Gastronomy.
Saguaro National Park, University of Arizona, and Sonoran cuisine
Phoenix, AZ
The Valley of the Sun and fifth-largest city in the US, known for year-round warmth. A major metropolitan area with world-class golf and resorts.
Year-round sunshine, Camelback Mountain, and spring training baseball
State Transition Guide: California → Texas
Moving from California to Texas? Here's what you need to know about updating your documents.
Driver's License
Vehicle Registration
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