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Moving from Utah to Texas

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

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Living now

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.

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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
Utah
98.9
Texas
97.1
Texas has 1.8% lower overall price level
Housing index
Utah
107.8
Texas
96.5
Texas has 10% lower housing costs
Groceries index
Utah
96.4
Texas
98.1
Texas has 1.7% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Utah
99.8
Texas
99.6
Electricity rate
Utah
13.3 ¢/kWh
Texas
17 ¢/kWh
Texas has 28% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Utah
99.8
Texas
99.4
Median home value
Utah
$545,200
Texas
$313,200
Texas is 43% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Utah
$1,593/mo
Texas
$1,475/mo
Texas is 7.4% 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
Utah
93°F
Texas
96°F
Texas is 3.2% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Utah
22°F
Texas
38°F
Texas is 73% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Utah
49°F
Texas
65°F
Texas is 33% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Utah
222
Texas
232
Texas has 4.5% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Utah
14 in
Texas
33 in
Texas is 129% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Utah
44
Texas
61
Texas has 39% higher AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Utah
23
Texas
61
Texas has 165% higher felt earthquakes
Snow / year
Utah
52 in
Texas
2 in
Texas is 96% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Texas than Utah?

Texas's overall price level is roughly 96.3 (US avg = 100), vs about 96.9 for Utah, 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?

Utah tops out at 4.45% 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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