Relocation guide
Relocating to Texas
Texas is one of nine states with no personal income tax — a major draw for families and businesses leaving California, New York, and Illinois. Here's the full tax picture and what your money buys.
0% — no state personal income tax on wages or investment income. Figures are estimates that vary by county and situation — not tax advice.
Why people move to Texas
No state income tax
Texas levies no personal income tax on wages, salaries, or investment income — the headline reason high earners relocate.
Business-friendly
No corporate income tax (a franchise/“margin” tax applies above a revenue threshold), and a strong environment for owners and remote teams.
Booming job markets
Austin, Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio are among the fastest-growing U.S. metros.
No estate or inheritance tax
Texas imposes neither, simplifying wealth and succession planning.
Watch property taxes
Texas property-tax rates run above average (~1.63%). A homestead exemption (~$100k for school taxes) softens the bill on a primary residence — model it in the calculator.
Housing in Texas's major metros
Approximate median price per square foot. See what your budget buys vs. your current city.
First-year setup · Bryan–College Station
Warehouse membership for new Aggieland arrivals
Families landing in Bryan–College Station for TAMU move-in often need bulk pantry staples, paper goods, and a first warehouse trip before the semester starts. This is not a Costco-owned page — it links to Mark J.'s in-person Refer-a-Friend flyer for warehouse 1614 on State Hwy 6.
- Warehouse 1614 — 4321 State Hwy 6 South, College Station, TX 77845
- Referring member:Mark J. (in-person Refer-a-Friend flyer)
- Current offer:$20 Gold Star / $40 Executive Digital Shop Cards each when both enroll in auto-renewal on Visa. Costco terms · expires Dec 31, 2026
See the new-in-town Costco flyer
Hosted on our money site — not affiliated with Costco Wholesale. No membership number is published here; signup happens at the warehouse with the flyer.
Typical annual living costs in Texas
Rough averages that vary by usage, climate, age, and coverage — compare two states side by side in the calculators.
Texas relocation FAQ
Does Texas have a state income tax?
No. Texas is one of nine states with no personal income tax on wages or investment income.
Are property taxes high in Texas?
Texas property-tax rates are above the national average (around 1.63% effective), but a homestead exemption for primary residences reduces the taxable value for school-district taxes.
Is there a Texas estate tax?
No. Texas has neither an estate tax nor an inheritance tax.
See your numbers for Texas
Estimate your income- and property-tax savings over 30 years, then talk to us about handling the move and the IT setup so you're running on day one.