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Moving from Utah to Texas

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

Quick Comparison

Leaving Utah

Population3.3M
State Income Tax4.65%
Avg Home Price$500,000
Avg Rent$1,450/mo
Property Tax Rate0.58%
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 Utah to Texas?

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

Tax Savings: Texas has no state income tax, compared to 4.65% in Utah. This tax difference is one of the primary financial motivations for this move.

Cost of Living: Both states have a comparable cost of living. The average home price in Texas is $160,000 less than Utah, allowing movers to significantly upgrade their housing.

Climate & Weather: Both states have similar summer temperatures. Winters in Texas average 48°F, compared to 30°F in Utah.

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

Popular City-to-City Routes

1559 mi
28.3h drive
Salt Lake City, UT
Houston, TX
via I-5 South / I-80 East
1413 mi
25.7h drive
Salt Lake City, UT
San Antonio, TX
via I-5 South / I-80 East
1299 mi
23.6h drive
Salt Lake City, UT
Dallas, TX
via I-5 South / I-80 East
1396 mi
25.4h drive
Salt Lake City, UT
Austin, TX
via I-5 South / I-80 East
1268 mi
23.1h drive
Salt Lake City, UT
Fort Worth, TX
via I-5 South / I-80 East
898 mi
16.3h drive
Salt Lake City, UT
El Paso, TX
via I-5 South / I-80 East
1282 mi
23.3h drive
Salt Lake City, UT
Arlington, TX
via I-5 South / I-80 East

Cities in Utah

Salt Lake City

Population200K
Median Home Price$500,000

Other Major Cities

Provo
St. George
West Valley City

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 1302 miles between Utah and Texas:

Studio / 1 BR
$1,451
3–4 BR Home
$3,562

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

Utah → 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: Utah vs Texas

Taxes

Utah Income Tax:4.65%
Texas Income Tax:None
Utah Property Tax:0.58%
Texas Property Tax:1.80%

Weather

Utah Summer Avg:92°F
Texas Summer Avg:96°F
Utah Winter Avg:30°F
Texas Winter Avg:48°F

Cost of Living

Utah COL Index:102
Texas COL Index:93
Utah Avg Home Price:$500,000
Texas Avg Home Price:$340,000
Utah Avg Rent:$1,450/mo
Texas Avg Rent:$1,400/mo

Ready to make the move to Texas?

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