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Moving from Texas to Maine

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

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Living now

Texas

Capital: Austin

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

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.

Maine has an overall price level 97.0 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Texas
97.1
Maine
97.0
Housing index
Texas
96.5
Maine
78.9
Maine has 18% lower housing costs
Groceries index
Texas
98.1
Maine
97.2
Maine has 0.9% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Texas
99.6
Maine
99.6
Electricity rate
Texas
17 ¢/kWh
Maine
28.4 ¢/kWh
Maine has 67% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Texas
99.4
Maine
99.4
Median home value
Texas
$313,200
Maine
$341,900
Maine is 9.2% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Texas
$1,475/mo
Maine
$1,210/mo
Maine is 18% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 79°F · Winter low 11°F · 196 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Texas
96°F
Maine
79°F
Maine is 18% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Texas
38°F
Maine
11°F
Maine is 71% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Texas
65°F
Maine
43°F
Maine is 35% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Texas
232
Maine
196
Maine has 16% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Texas
33 in
Maine
45 in
Maine is 38% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Texas
61
Maine
53
Maine has 13% lower AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Texas
61
Maine
0
Maine has 100% lower felt earthquakes
Snow / year
Texas
2 in
Maine
81 in
Maine is 3950% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Maine than Texas?

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

Texas tops out at 0% income tax. Maine tops out at 7.15%.

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

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

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