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Moving from Maine to Texas

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Lowest crime in US, lobster, aging population. vs. No income tax, mega-economies, hot summers, big swings.

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Maine

Capital: Augusta

Median household income $71,773 · winter low 11°F · 196 sunny days

Lowest crime in US, lobster, aging population.

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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
Maine
97.0
Texas
97.1
Housing index
Maine
78.9
Texas
96.5
Texas has 22% higher housing costs
Groceries index
Maine
97.2
Texas
98.1
Texas has 0.9% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Maine
99.6
Texas
99.6
Electricity rate
Maine
28.4 ¢/kWh
Texas
17 ¢/kWh
Texas has 40% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Maine
99.4
Texas
99.4
Median home value
Maine
$341,900
Texas
$313,200
Texas is 8.4% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Maine
$1,210/mo
Texas
$1,475/mo
Texas is 22% more expensive to rent

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

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

Avg summer high
Maine
79°F
Texas
96°F
Texas is 22% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Maine
11°F
Texas
38°F
Texas is 245% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Maine
43°F
Texas
65°F
Texas is 53% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Maine
196
Texas
232
Texas has 18% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Maine
45 in
Texas
33 in
Texas is 28% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Maine
53
Texas
43
Texas has 19% lower AQI
Snow / year
Maine
0 in
Texas
2 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Texas than Maine?

Texas's overall price level is roughly 96.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 96.5 for Maine, 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?

Maine tops out at 7.15% 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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