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Moving from Florida to Texas

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. No income tax, beaches, hurricanes, retiree haven. vs. No income tax, mega-economies, hot summers, big swings.

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Living now

Florida

Capital: Tallahassee

Median household income $67,917 · winter low 53°F · 237 sunny days

No income tax, beaches, hurricanes, retiree haven.

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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
Florida
103.4
Texas
97.1
Texas has 6.1% lower overall price level
Housing index
Florida
122.1
Texas
96.5
Texas has 21% lower housing costs
Groceries index
Florida
98.1
Texas
98.1
Utilities index (modeled)
Florida
100.5
Texas
99.6
Texas has 0.9% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Florida
15.4 ¢/kWh
Texas
17 ¢/kWh
Texas has 10% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Florida
100.7
Texas
99.4
Texas has 1.3% lower transportation
Median home value
Florida
$396,900
Texas
$313,200
Texas is 21% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Florida
$1,812/mo
Texas
$1,475/mo
Texas is 19% cheaper 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
Florida
91°F
Texas
96°F
Texas is 5.5% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Florida
53°F
Texas
38°F
Texas is 28% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Florida
72°F
Texas
65°F
Texas is 9.4% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Florida
237
Texas
232
Texas has 2.1% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Florida
55 in
Texas
33 in
Texas is 40% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Florida
59
Texas
61
Texas has 3.4% higher AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Florida
0
Texas
61
Snow / year
Florida
0 in
Texas
2 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Texas than Florida?

Texas's overall price level is roughly 96.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 99.6 for Florida, 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?

Florida 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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