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Moving from Texas to Utah

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. No income tax, mega-economies, hot summers, big swings. vs. Best ski resorts, youngest state, booming Silicon Slopes.

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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.

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Utah

Capital: Salt Lake City

Median household income $89,168 · winter low 22°F · 222 sunny days

Best ski resorts, youngest state, booming Silicon Slopes.

Utah has an overall price level 98.9 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Texas
97.1
Utah
98.9
Utah has 1.9% higher overall price level
Housing index
Texas
96.5
Utah
107.8
Utah has 12% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Texas
99.3
Utah
99.7
Utilities index (modeled)
Texas
99.6
Utah
99.8
Electricity rate
Texas
16.4 ¢/kWh
Utah
13.2 ¢/kWh
Utah has 20% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Texas
99.4
Utah
99.8
Median home value
Texas
$313,200
Utah
$545,200
Utah is 74% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Texas
$1,307/mo
Utah
$1,343/mo
Utah is 2.8% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 93°F · Winter low 22°F · 222 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Texas
96°F
Utah
93°F
Utah is 3.1% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Texas
38°F
Utah
22°F
Utah is 42% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Texas
232°F
Utah
49°F
Utah is 79% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Texas
28
Utah
222
Utah has 693% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Texas
57 in
Utah
14 in
Utah is 75% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Texas
3
Utah
46
Utah has 1433% higher AQI
Snow / year
52 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Utah than Texas?

Utah's overall price level is roughly 96.9 (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. Utah tops out at 4.5%.

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

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

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