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Moving from Hawaii to Texas

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Pacific paradise, eye-watering housing, isolated. vs. No income tax, mega-economies, hot summers, big swings.

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Hawaii

Capital: Honolulu

Median household income $94,814 · winter low 65°F · 271 sunny days

Pacific paradise, eye-watering housing, isolated.

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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
Hawaii
110.0
Texas
97.1
Texas has 12% lower overall price level
Housing index
Hawaii
125.3
Texas
96.5
Texas has 23% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Hawaii
102.5
Texas
99.3
Texas has 3.1% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Hawaii
101.5
Texas
99.6
Texas has 1.9% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Hawaii
42.2 ¢/kWh
Texas
16.4 ¢/kWh
Texas has 61% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Hawaii
102.0
Texas
99.4
Texas has 2.5% lower transportation
Median home value
Hawaii
$875,900
Texas
$313,200
Texas is 64% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Hawaii
$1,579/mo
Texas
$1,307/mo
Texas is 17% cheaper to rent

Sources: EPA AirNow (live) state-level

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

Avg summer high
Hawaii
87°F
Texas
96°F
Texas is 10% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Hawaii
65°F
Texas
38°F
Texas is 42% less winter lows
Sunny days / year
Hawaii
71.7
Texas
232
Texas has 224% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Hawaii
271 in
Texas
28 in
Texas is 90% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Hawaii
56.8
Texas
57
Snow / year
Hawaii
17 in
Texas
3 in
Texas is 82% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Texas than Hawaii?

Texas's overall price level is roughly 96.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 113.2 for Hawaii — 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?

Hawaii tops out at 11% 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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