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Moving from Alaska to Texas

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Wilderness, no income/sales tax, oil-dividend state. vs. No income tax, mega-economies, hot summers, big swings.

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Living now

Alaska

Capital: Juneau

Median household income $86,631 · winter low 8°F · 142 sunny days

Wilderness, no income/sales tax, oil-dividend state.

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Moving to

Texas

Capital: Austin

Median household income $75,780 · winter low 38°F · 232 sunny days

No income tax, mega-economies, hot summers, big swings.

Texas has an overall price level 97.1 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Alaska
102.4
Texas
97.1
Texas has 5.2% lower overall price level
Housing index
Alaska
93.8
Texas
96.5
Texas has 2.9% higher housing costs
Groceries index
Alaska
106.3
Texas
98.1
Texas has 7.7% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Alaska
100.4
Texas
99.6
Texas has 0.8% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Alaska
28.2 ¢/kWh
Texas
15.9 ¢/kWh
Texas has 43% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Alaska
100.5
Texas
99.4
Texas has 1.1% lower transportation
Median home value (est.)
Alaska
$326,000
Texas
$308,000
Texas is 5.5% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent (est.)
Alaska
$1,325/mo
Texas
$1,500/mo
Texas is 13% more expensive to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals · EPA AirNow · USGS (live) state-level

Summer high 96°F · Winter low 38°F · 232 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Alaska
65°F
Texas
96°F
Texas is 48% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Alaska
8°F
Texas
38°F
Texas is 375% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Alaska
33°F
Texas
65°F
Texas is 100% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Alaska
142
Texas
232
Texas has 63% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Alaska
42 in
Texas
33 in
Texas is 21% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Alaska
8
Texas
40
Texas has 400% higher AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Alaska
2,454
Texas
59
Texas has 98% lower felt earthquakes
Snow / year
Alaska
85 in
Texas
2 in
Texas is 98% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Texas than Alaska?

Texas's overall price level is roughly 96.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 105.2 for Alaska, based on BEA Regional Price Parities. Housing is the dominant driver of the difference. Run a comparison for the full, current breakdown.

What's the income tax difference?

Alaska tops out at 0% income tax. Texas tops out at 0%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in Texas?

Most Texas residents must register a vehicle within 30-60 days of moving. Check the piomover report for state-specific deadlines.

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