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Moving from Texas to Hawaii

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

Quick Comparison

Leaving Texas

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

Moving to Hawaii

Population1.5M
State Income Tax1.4%-11%
Avg Home Price$850,000
Avg Rent$2,200/mo
Property Tax Rate0.28%

Why Are People Moving from Texas to Hawaii?

The migration corridor between Texas and Hawaii is a popular interstate move. Thousands of households explore this route every year.

Tax Savings: Texas has no state income tax, compared to 1.4%-11% in Hawaii. This tax difference is one of the primary financial motivations for this move.

Cost of Living: The cost of living in Hawaii is higher than Texas, but many movers find the tradeoffs worthwhile. Housing in Hawaii costs about $510,000 more on average, so budget accordingly.

Climate & Weather: Summers in Hawaii average 85°F, compared to 96°F in Texas. Winters in Hawaii average 72°F, compared to 48°F in Texas.

Jobs & Industry: Hawaii's key industries include Tourism, Military, Agriculture, which attract professionals from Texas's Energy and Technology sectors.

Popular City-to-City Routes

5063 mi
92.1h drive
Houston, TX
Honolulu, HI
via I-10 West
4824 mi
87.7h drive
San Antonio, TX
Honolulu, HI
via I-10 West
4927 mi
89.6h drive
Dallas, TX
Honolulu, HI
via I-20 West
4874 mi
88.6h drive
Austin, TX
Honolulu, HI
via I-20 West
4887 mi
88.9h drive
Fort Worth, TX
Honolulu, HI
via I-20 West
4195 mi
76.3h drive
El Paso, TX
Honolulu, HI
via I-20 West
4904 mi
89.2h drive
Arlington, TX
Honolulu, HI
via I-20 West

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

Cities in Hawaii

Honolulu

Population351K
Median Home Price$750,000

Other Major Cities

Hilo
Kailua
Pearl City

Estimated Moving Cost

Based on the average distance of 4811 miles between Texas and Hawaii:

Studio / 1 BR
$3,206
3–4 BR Home
$7,773

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

Texas → Hawaii Transition Checklist

Driver's License

You must obtain a Hawaii driver's license within 30 days of establishing residency.

Vehicle Registration

Register your vehicle in Hawaii within 30 days.

Voter Registration

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

Vehicle Inspection

Hawaii vehicle inspection requirement: Required annually.

Things to Know About Hawaii

  • • Cost of living is the highest in the US
  • • Most goods are shipped in, making groceries expensive
  • • Vehicle safety inspections are required every year

What's Different: Texas vs Hawaii

Taxes

Texas Income Tax:None
Hawaii Income Tax:1.4%-11%
Texas Property Tax:1.80%
Hawaii Property Tax:0.28%

Weather

Texas Summer Avg:96°F
Hawaii Summer Avg:85°F
Texas Winter Avg:48°F
Hawaii Winter Avg:72°F

Cost of Living

Texas COL Index:93
Hawaii COL Index:192
Texas Avg Home Price:$340,000
Hawaii Avg Home Price:$850,000
Texas Avg Rent:$1,400/mo
Hawaii Avg Rent:$2,200/mo

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