Texas
R+14 · Moderate tax burden · COL index 97
0%
Income Tax
447
Violent Crime / 100K
76.3
Life Expectancy
$340K
Median Home
$1,050
Childcare / Mo
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Taxes
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Income Tax
Property Tax
~$5,440/yr on median home
Sales Tax
Social Security
Pension / IRA
Estate Tax
Inheritance Tax
Capital Gains
Housing & Cost of Living
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Cost of Living Index
National avg = 100
Median Home Price
Median Rent (2BR)
Home Insurance
Well above national avg (~$1,900/yr)
Flood Insurance
Homestead Exemption
Home equity protected from creditors
Asset Protection
Crime & Safety
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Violent Crime Rate
Near national avg
Property Crime Rate
Near national avg
Traffic Fatality Rate
Healthcare
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State Healthcare Rank
Life Expectancy
Medicaid Expansion
Uninsured Rate
Above national avg (~9%)
Education
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K-12 Quality Rank
School Choice / Vouchers
Childcare
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Avg Infant Care (Full-Time)
Utilities & Daily Costs
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Avg Monthly Energy Bill
Avg Monthly Groceries
2-person household, moderate spending
Road Quality Rank
Airports & Travel
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Nonstop Destinations
From state's primary airport
Major Hub Airport
Top-25 US airport by passengers
Culture & Lifestyle
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Urban Population
Highly urban — big city feel
Restaurant Density
Religious Congregations
Pro Sports Teams
NFL + NBA + MLB + NHL + MLS
Major Venues
Stadiums, arenas, amphitheaters (10K+ capacity)
Craft Breweries
1.5/100K residents — Growing
Craft Distilleries
One of the nation's top distillery states
Live Music
Austin Live Music Capital of the World; SXSW; Deep Ellum (Dallas); Houston rap capital; ACL Festival
Transportation
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Car Insurance (Avg Annual)
Traffic Fatality Rate
Broadband Access
Social & Legal
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Abortion Access
Near-total ban; SB8 bounty law and trigger law
LGBTQ+ Protections
Marijuana
Minimum Wage
Right to Work
Sports Betting
Casino Gambling
Online Gambling
State Lottery
Only Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino near Eagle Pass. Bingo halls widespread. Licensed horse racing tracks. Sports betting repeatedly blocked in legislature.
Age of Consent
Sex Education
No state sex ed mandate
Nude Beaches & Naturist Clubs
Hippie Hollow (Lake Travis, Austin) · Bluebonnet Nudist Park (Alvord) · Sandpipers Holiday Park
Environment & Climate
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Air Quality (Annual AQI)
Near national avg
Natural Disaster Risk
Primary Hazards
Politics & Gun Laws
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2024 Presidential Vote
Gun Laws
Carry Permit
Purchase Permit Required
Gambling
Hunting & Outdoors
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Only 2% public land — most hunting is on private ranches or lease clubs. Lease prices can run $500-$2,000/year. White-tail deer population is the largest in the US.
Texas Parks & Wildlife — Official Season Dates ↗Finding nearby venues...
From r/hunting
My buddy just went on a Texas Elk hunt and came back ...
Elk in Texas are classified as a exotic animal which means they have no bag limit or season. This also means that you cannot kill one on pub...
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What is elk hunting on public land really like?
I've hunted and lived in co for 8 years. I've hunted elk hard every year and just got my first elk (a cow during late rifle season) last sea...
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Hunting in the USA
There are different season dates for different weapons opening, usually in early Sept. Muzzle loaders in Oct, and modern firearms in late Oc...
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r/Hunting on Reddit: If you could move a family to any state ...
r/Hunting - My buddy just went on a Texas Elk hunt and came back ... Without a 'magic bullet' for Michigan's deer woes, hunting season chang...
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Jobs & Economy
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Job Market
+2.8% job growth · 4.1% unemployment
Top Industries
Tech Jobs
Top tech job market nationally
Healthcare Jobs
Remote Work
Median Household Income
Business Climate
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Corporate Income Tax
0.75% gross receipts tax applies
LLC Formation Fee
LLC Annual Fee
Business Climate Rank
0.75% franchise tax on gross receipts (0.375% for retail/wholesale); no annual LLC fee if no public info report required
Daily Life
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Gas Price (Regular)
Well below avg (-0.36 vs national avg)
Consumer Fireworks
Consumer fireworks broadly legal; counties can opt out
Weather & Natural Risks
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Winter Severity
Avg January high: 56°F
Summer Heat
Hot summers
Annual Rainfall
Tornado Risk
Hurricane Risk
Wildfire Risk
Flood Risk
Natural Hazards
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Venomous Snakes
Spider Hazard
Scorpions
Hurricane Risk
Tornado Risk
Wildfire Risk
Earthquake Risk
Armadillo Leprosy Risk
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Veteran Benefits
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Veteran-Friendly Score
8.1% of state population are veterans
Property Tax Exemption
100% disabled: full property tax exempt
Military Retirement Pay
Active Duty Pay
VA Facilities Access
Notable Benefits
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What Residents Say
"It's cheap to live in Texas" is a lie.
Texas doesn't have income tax, but that sales tax is 8.25% and the average property tax is 1.8%. Home prices are much higher in Maryland....
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Relocation to Texas looks richer at first. Our math says ...
HHI 210k in Bay Area. Two kids 4 and 1. Current costs per month. Rent 3,200. Daycare 2,050 for both. Health premiums 380. Utilities 260. Cars insurance ......
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For people that moved to Texas, what are the pros and ...
No income tax. Strong economy and plentiful jobs. Cons: Miserably hot and it never ends. Cost of living is good. Very walkable. Pros: Cost of ......
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"It's cheap to live in Texas" is a lie. : r/maryland
Texas doesn't have income tax, but that sales tax is 8.25% and the average property tax is 1.8%. Home prices are much higher in Maryland....
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Thinking of moving from TX : r/illinois
The property taxes might be higher in Texas but there is no income tax. Also San Antonio area is going to be more expensive than anywhere else ......
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Does the "cost of living is lower" argument still hold?
Was talking to a friend, and he moved from Seattle. I asked him about the savings, but surprisingly he said that he isn't saving much. Essentially, ......
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Texas cost of living : r/texas
Most people stay in their homes 5 - 10 years and taxes for that home can increase up to 136% in that time period. 16% Tax Rate 22% Year 19?...
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Paid-off home in Texas would cost the same as renting ...
Property taxes: ~$600/month. Even if you've paid off your home, you could potentially pay $5,000 to $12,000 or more in property taxes and ......
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For those moving to higher tax states...
Texas has higher property taxes than Maryland. A $600k home in Texas would pay over $3k more per year in property taxes than the same value home ......
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Should We 26F 26M Move to Seattle from Dallas Texas ...
So I 26F and my husband 26M are looking at potential cities to move to to start a family. We currently live in Dallas, Texas and due to the political craziness,...
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