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Moving from Louisiana to Texas

Compare cost of living, taxes, housing, and find the best moving companies for your Louisiana to Texas move.

Quick Comparison

Leaving Louisiana

Population4.7M
State Income Tax1.85%-4.25%
Avg Home Price$210,000
Avg Rent$1,050/mo
Property Tax Rate0.55%
DESTINATION

Moving to Texas

Population29.1M
State Income Tax0% (None)
Avg Home Price$340,000
Avg Rent$1,400/mo
Property Tax Rate1.80%

Why Are People Moving from Louisiana to Texas?

The migration corridor between Louisiana and Texas is a popular interstate move. Louisiana has been experiencing net outflow while Texas continues to attract new residents.

Tax Savings: Texas has no state income tax, compared to 1.85%-4.25% in Louisiana. This tax difference is one of the primary financial motivations for this move.

Cost of Living: Both states have a comparable cost of living. Housing in Texas costs about $130,000 more on average, so budget accordingly.

Climate & Weather: Both states have similar summer temperatures. Winters in Texas average 48°F, compared to 50°F in Louisiana.

Jobs & Industry: Texas's key industries include Energy, Technology, Healthcare, which attract professionals from Louisiana's Oil & Gas and Tourism sectors.

Popular City-to-City Routes

350 mi
5h drive
New Orleans, LA
Houston, TX
via I-10 West
659 mi
12h drive
New Orleans, LA
San Antonio, TX
via I-10 West
510 mi
7.5h drive
New Orleans, LA
Dallas, TX
via I-20 West
510 mi
7.5h drive
New Orleans, LA
Austin, TX
via I-10 West
611 mi
11.1h drive
New Orleans, LA
Fort Worth, TX
via I-10 West
1275 mi
23.2h drive
New Orleans, LA
El Paso, TX
via I-10 West
595 mi
10.8h drive
New Orleans, LA
Arlington, TX
via I-10 West

Cities in Louisiana

New Orleans

Population384K
Median Home Price$250,000

Other Major Cities

Baton Rouge
Lafayette
Shreveport

Cities in Texas

Houston

Population2.3M
Median Home Price$290,000

San Antonio

Population1.5M
Median Home Price$265,000

Dallas

Population1.3M
Median Home Price$320,000

Austin

Population979K
Median Home Price$450,000

Fort Worth

Population919K
Median Home Price$290,000

El Paso

Population679K
Median Home Price$185,000

Arlington

Population394K
Median Home Price$280,000

Estimated Moving Cost

Based on the average distance of 644 miles between Louisiana and Texas:

Studio / 1 BR
$1,122
3–4 BR Home
$2,773

Estimates based on typical full-service interstate moves. Actual costs vary.

Louisiana → Texas Transition Checklist

Driver's License

You must obtain a Texas driver's license within 90 days of establishing residency.

Vehicle Registration

Register your vehicle in Texas within 30 days.

Voter Registration

Update your voter registration to Texas after establishing residency. You can typically register at your local DMV or online.

Vehicle Inspection

Texas vehicle inspection requirement: 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

What's Different: Louisiana vs Texas

Taxes

Louisiana Income Tax:1.85%-4.25%
Texas Income Tax:None
Louisiana Property Tax:0.55%
Texas Property Tax:1.80%

Weather

Louisiana Summer Avg:92°F
Texas Summer Avg:96°F
Louisiana Winter Avg:50°F
Texas Winter Avg:48°F

Cost of Living

Louisiana COL Index:94
Texas COL Index:93
Louisiana Avg Home Price:$210,000
Texas Avg Home Price:$340,000
Louisiana Avg Rent:$1,050/mo
Texas Avg Rent:$1,400/mo

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