Texas to Delaware Moving Guide

Pros and Cons of Moving from Texas to Delaware

ConsTexas

• Extreme summer heat
• High property taxes
• Sales tax burden
• Sprawling metros
• Car-dependent living
• Tornado/hail threats
• Far from Northeast
• Long drives to beaches
• High AC bills

ProsDelaware

• Milder summer temps
• Lower property taxes
• No sales tax
• Compact communities
• Regional rail access
• Fewer severe storms
• Close to NYC/DC
• Beaches nearby
• Lower cooling costs

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Delaware

• State income tax
• Colder, snowy winters
• Higher cost of living
• Fewer big cities
• Smaller job market
• Denser small state
• Fewer Tex-Mex spots
• No major teams
• No major airport
• Cloudier, overcast days

Texas

• No state income tax
• Warm winters
• Lower cost of living
• Major city options
• Large job market
• Open spaces
• Tex-Mex and BBQ
• Pro sports teams
• Major airport hubs
• Year-round sunshine

Pros of moving from Texas to Delaware

• Say goodbye to extreme summer heat and hello to milder summer temps
• Look forward to moving away from high property taxes and moving to Delaware with lower property taxes
• Swap the sales tax burden of Texas for no sales tax in Delaware
• Get ready for compact communities in Delaware

Cons of moving from Texas to Delaware

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from no state income tax in Texas to live with state income tax in Delaware
• You'll lose out on the pro of warm winters and have to settle for the con of colder, snowy winters
• Time to bid farewell to a lower cost of living and get used to a higher cost of living in Delaware
• Swap major city options for fewer big cities

Texas vs. Delaware: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Texas to Delaware, you will be trading the iconic BBQ Brisket of Texas for the equally delicious Scrapple of Delaware. And while the locals in Texas rave about their flavorful Chicken Fried Steak and sumptuous Tacos, Delaware residents know they have tasty Broiled Chicken and Italian Ice 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 Seitan Cheesesteak of Delaware. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Texas eateries like Franklin Barbecue, Killen's BBQ, and Pecan Lodge. After the boxes are unpacked in Delaware, don't wait too long before making your way to Delaware's acclaimed eateries like Helen's Sausage House, Blue Coast Seafood Grill, and Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats.

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

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Texas and Delaware

• The Ranch architecture that Texas is known for will be replaced with the Colonial architecture typical of Delaware.
• Compared to Texas's real estate listings that commonly reference large yards and open floor plans, Delaware real estate listings often highlight features like being close to beaches and historic details.
• Make sure you unpack those walking shoes. Delaware is more walkable than Texas.
• Make sure the movers take care of your bike. Delaware is more bike-friendly than Texas.
• Delaware has more of an urban feel than Texas.
• Delaware housing costs are 27% more expensive than they are in Texas, with a median home price of $385,745 compared to Texas’s $304,027.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in Delaware have increased 42% compared to a 45% increase in Texas.
• Rent in Delaware is 9.33% more expensive than in Texas.

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

• The shades won't be used as much for your move from Texas to Delaware. Delaware gets 15% fewer sunshine days than Texas.
• Delaware 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 nor'easters and hurricanes in Delaware.
• Get ready for colder summers. The average summer high temperature in Delaware is 9 degrees colder than in Texas.
• The average winter lows are 9 degrees colder than they are in Texas.
• Your umbrella might be more overworked in Delaware. Delaware receives 9 more inches of rain compared to Texas.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Texas and Delaware

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Delaware tend to earn about 14% more than those in Texas
• The COLI in Delaware will be 12% higher than what you are used to living in Texas
• Bummer... By moving from Texas to Delaware, you'll now have a state income tax of 2.2%-6.6%
• The affluence in Delaware is high compared to moderate in Texas
• The poverty level is low in Delaware compared to moderate in Texas
• In terms of homelessness, it is moderate in Texas and low in Delaware

Political and Religious Climate in Texas vs. Delaware

• Texas tends to lean traditionally Republican in its political climate
• Delaware, on the other hand, is often described as generally leaning Democratic
• Delaware's religious environment can be described as pluralistic, with a notable Catholic community
• Texas's residents' religious practices can be generally categorized as highly diverse, with a significant Evangelical Christian population

How Much Do Texas to Delaware Movers Cost?

Moving 1,646 miles from Texas to Delaware will typically cost between $3,000 and $7,500 to hire full service movers. See the chart below for a detailed breakdown by home size.