Mississippi to Texas Moving Guide

Pros and Cons of Moving from Mississippi to Texas

ConsMississippi

• High humidity
• Limited job market
• Flood risk
• Few urban centers
• Cultural isolation

ProsTexas

• Drier climate
• Growing economy
• Varied geography
• Major cities
• Diverse communities

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Texas

• Expensive housing
• Traffic congestion
• Hot summers
• Hustle and bustle
• Higher taxes

Mississippi

• Strong local culture
• Southern hospitality
• Frequent festivals
• Quieter lifestyle
• Lower cost of living

Pros of moving from Mississippi to Texas

• Say goodbye to high humidity and hello to a drier climate
• Look forward to moving away from a limited job market and moving to Texas with a growing economy
• Swap the flood risk of Mississippi for varied geography in Texas
• Get ready for major cities in Texas

Cons of moving from Mississippi to Texas

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from a strong local culture in Mississippi to live with expensive housing in Texas
• You'll lose out on the pro of southern hospitality and have to settle for the con of traffic congestion
• Time to bid farewell to frequent festivals and get used to hot summers in Texas
• Swap a quieter lifestyle for the hustle and bustle

Mississippi vs. Texas: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Mississippi to Texas, you will be trading the iconic Catfish of Mississippi for the equally delicious Brisket of Texas. And while the locals in Mississippi rave about their flavorful Fried Chicken and sumptuous Tamales, Texas residents know they have tasty Barbecue Ribs and Tacos to savor. While the vegan transplants might be saying goodbye to the Okra Stew they've grown to love, they can get ready for the Vegan Tex-Mex of Texas. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Mississippi eateries like Mayflower Café, The Walnut Grove, and The Shed BBQ and Blues Joint. After the boxes are unpacked in Texas, don't wait too long before making your way to Texas' acclaimed eateries like Franklin Barbecue, Joe T. Garcia's Mexican Restaurant, and Snow's BBQ.

When comparing lifestyles, Texas shows a greater emphasis on fitness and health consciousness than Mississippi. Food truck fans will discover a greater selection in Texas compared to what you are used to in Mississippi. Also, the overall foodie scene is more bustling in Texas.

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Mississippi and Texas

• The Antebellum and Colonial architecture that Mississippi is known for will be replaced with the Ranch and Spanish Revival architecture typical of Texas.
• Make sure you unpack those walking shoes. Texas is more walkable than Mississippi.
• Make sure the movers take care of your bike. Texas is more bike-friendly than Mississippi.
• Texas has more of an urban feel than Mississippi.
• Texas housing costs are 70% more expensive than they are in Mississippi, with a median home price of $304,027 compared to Mississippi’s $178,490.
• Over the prior five years, home prices in Texas have increased by 45% compared to a 31% increase in Mississippi.
• Rent in Texas is 23.66% more expensive than in Mississippi.

Your Move, Your Forecast: Key Weather Differences between Mississippi and Texas

• Break out the sunglasses for your move from Mississippi to Texas. Texas gets 11% more sunshine days than Mississippi.
• Texas has lower humidity and a higher average UV index compared to Mississippi.
• Say goodbye to the possible hurricanes and tornadoes in Mississippi, but be on the lookout for potential hurricanes, tornadoes, and droughts in Texas.
• The average summer high temperature in Texas is 3 degrees warmer than in Mississippi.
• The average winter lows are 4 degrees warmer than they are in Mississippi.
• Your umbrella might be neglected in Texas. Texas receives 23 fewer inches of rain compared to Mississippi.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Mississippi and Texas

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Texas tend to earn about 37% more than those in Mississippi
• The COLI in Texas will be 1% lower than what you are used to living in Mississippi
• Hooray, moving to TX means you'll no longer have state income taxes
• The affluence in Texas is prosperous compared to modest in Mississippi
• The poverty level is moderate in Texas compared to high in Mississippi
• In terms of homelessness, it is low in Mississippi and moderate in Texas

Political and Religious Climate in Mississippi vs. Texas

• Mississippi tends to lean traditionally Conservative in its political climate
• Texas, on the other hand, is often described as mixed, with both conservative and liberal areas
• Texas' religious environment can be described as religiously diverse, with a significant Protestant Christian majority but also large Catholic and non-religious communities
• Mississippi's residents' religious practices can be generally categorized as highly religious, primarily Protestant Christian

Education Guide When Moving from Mississippi to Texas

How Much Do Mississippi to Texas Movers Cost?

Moving 674 miles from Mississippi to Texas will typically cost between $2,500 and $5,500 to hire full service movers. See the chart below for a detailed breakdown by home size.