Texas to Connecticut Moving Guide

Pros and Cons of Moving from Texas to Connecticut

ConsTexas

• Intense summer heat
• Limited public transit
• Flat terrain
• Severe thunderstorms

ProsConnecticut

• Cooler summers
• Efficient rail systems
• Scenic landscapes
• Milder weather patterns

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Connecticut

• State income tax
• Higher living costs
• Limited BBQ options
• High traffic congestion

Texas

• No state income tax
• Lower living costs
• Rich barbecue culture
• Extensive highways

Pros of moving from Texas to Connecticut

• Say goodbye to intense summer heat and hello to cooler summers
• Look forward to moving away from limited public transit and moving to Connecticut with efficient rail systems
• Swap the flat terrain of Texas for scenic landscapes in Connecticut
• Get ready for milder weather patterns in Connecticut

Cons of moving from Texas to Connecticut

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from no state income tax in Texas to live with state income tax in Connecticut
• You'll lose out on the pro of lower living costs and have to settle for the con of higher living costs
• Time to bid farewell to rich barbecue culture and get used to limited BBQ options in Connecticut
• Swap extensive highways for high traffic congestion

Texas vs. Connecticut: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Texas to Connecticut, you will be trading the iconic BBQ Brisket of Texas for the equally delicious Lobster Roll of Connecticut. And while the locals in Texas rave about their flavorful Smoked Ribs and sumptuous Tacos, Connecticut residents know they have tasty Clam Pizza and Hot Dogs to savor. While the vegan transplants might be saying goodbye to the Tex-Mex Quinoa Salad they've grown to love, they can get ready for the Avocado Toast of Connecticut. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Texas eateries like Franklin Barbecue, Torchy's Tacos, and Pecan Lodge. After the boxes are unpacked in Connecticut, don't wait too long before making your way to Connecticut's acclaimed eateries like Pepe’s Pizzeria, Louis' Lunch, and Abbott’s Lobster.

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

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Texas and Connecticut

• The Ranch and Modern Farmhouse architecture that Texas is known for will be replaced with the Colonial and Cape Cod architecture typical of Connecticut.
• Compared to Texas's real estate listings that commonly reference spacious yards and open-concept layouts, Connecticut real estate listings often highlight features like hardwood floors and proximity to public transportation.
• Make sure you unpack those walking shoes; Connecticut is more walkable than Texas.
• Make sure the movers take care of your bike; Connecticut is more bike-friendly than Texas.
• Connecticut has more of an urban feel than Texas.
• Connecticut housing costs are 30% more expensive than they are in Texas, with a median home price of $393,802 compared to Texas’s $304,027.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in Connecticut have increased by 55% compared to a 45% increase in Texas.
• Rent in Connecticut is 17.80% more expensive than in Texas.

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

• The shades won't be used as much for your move from Texas to Connecticut. Connecticut gets 14% fewer sunshine days than Texas.
• Connecticut has higher humidity and a lower average UV index compared to Texas.
• Say goodbye to the possible hurricanes and tornadoes in Texas, but be on the lookout for potential snowstorms and hurricanes in Connecticut.
• Get ready for colder summers. The average summer high temperature in Connecticut is 11 degrees colder than in Texas.
• The average winter lows are 24 degrees colder than they are in Texas.
• Your umbrella might be more overworked in Connecticut. Connecticut receives 14 more inches of rain compared to Texas.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Texas and Connecticut

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Connecticut tend to earn about 22% more than in Texas
• The COLI in Connecticut will be 34% higher than what you are used to living in Texas
• Bummer... By moving from TX to CT, you'll now have a state income tax of 3%-6.99%
• The affluence in Connecticut is high compared to mixed affluence in Texas
• The poverty level is low in Connecticut compared to moderate poverty in Texas
• In terms of homelessness, it is high in Texas and moderate in Connecticut

Political and Religious Climate in Texas vs. Connecticut

• Texas tends to lean Republican in its political climate
• Connecticut, on the other hand, is often described as lean Democratic
• Connecticut's religious environment can be described as Catholic and Protestant with a less evangelical presence
• Texas's residents' religious practices can be generally categorized as Protestant and Catholic with a significant evangelical Christian community

Education Guide When Moving from Texas to Connecticut

How Much Do Texas to Connecticut Movers Cost?

Moving 1,868 miles from Texas to Connecticut will typically cost between $3,500 and $8,000 to hire full service movers. See the chart below for a detailed breakdown by home size.