Texas to Idaho Moving Guide

Pros and Cons of Moving from Texas to Idaho

ConsTexas

• Sweltering summer heat
• High property taxes
• Humid, sticky air
• Hurricane and flooding
• Severe cedar allergies
• Urban traffic jams
• Flat, low elevation
• Limited mountain access
• Tornado alley risk
• Mosquito-heavy nights
• Heat-driven power bills
• Miles to ski areas
• Scarce public lands
• Long drives to trails

ProsIdaho

• Cooler summer temps
• Lower property taxes
• Drier, crisper air
• Fewer hurricane threats
• Less cedar pollen
• Lighter traffic flow
• Mountain vistas
• Easy mountain access
• Lower tornado risk
• Fewer mosquitoes
• Lower summer AC use
• Nearby ski resorts
• Vast public lands
• Trails minutes away

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Idaho

• State income tax
• Smaller job markets
• Fewer urban amenities
• Smaller dining scene
• Fewer pro teams
• Fewer direct flights
• Colder, snowier winters
• Shorter outdoor season
• No ocean access
• Smaller music scene
• Higher fuel prices
• Fewer Texas staples
• Smaller networks
• Fewer major festivals

Texas

• No state income tax
• Larger job markets
• Big-city amenities
• Diverse dining scene
• Major sports teams
• Major international airports
• Mild winter temperatures
• Year-round patio season
• Coastal beach access
• Live music capital
• Lower gas prices
• BBQ and Tex-Mex
• Networking opportunities
• Festival-packed calendar

Pros of moving from Texas to Idaho

• Say goodbye to sweltering summer heat and hello to cooler summer temps
• Look forward to moving away from high property taxes and moving to Idaho with lower property taxes
• Swap the humid and sticky air of Texas for drier and crisper air in Idaho
• Get ready for fewer hurricane threats in Idaho

Cons of moving from Texas to Idaho

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from no state income tax in Texas to live with state income tax in Idaho
• You'll lose out on the pro of larger job markets and have to settle for the con of smaller job markets
• Time to bid farewell to big-city amenities and get used to fewer urban amenities in Idaho
• Swap a diverse dining scene for a smaller dining scene

Texas vs. Idaho: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Texas to Idaho, you will be trading the iconic barbecue brisket of Texas for the equally delicious potatoes of Idaho. And while the locals in Texas rave about their flavorful beef ribs and sumptuous tacos, Idaho residents know they have tasty trout and Idaho potato fries to savor. While the vegan transplants might be saying goodbye to the Tex-Mex inspired quinoa salad they've grown to love, they can get ready for the wild mushroom stroganoff of Idaho. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Texas eateries like Franklin Barbecue, Killen's Barbecue, and Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen. After the boxes are unpacked in Idaho, don't wait too long before making your way to Idaho's acclaimed eateries like Westside Drive-In, Boise Fry Company, and Chandler's Steakhouse.

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

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Texas and Idaho

• The Ranch-style and Modern Farmhouse architecture that Texas is known for will be replaced with the Craftsman and Ranch-style architecture typical of Idaho.
• Compared to Texas's real estate listings that commonly reference spacious yards and proximity to cities, Idaho real estate listings often highlight features like natural scenery and access to outdoor activities.
• You can keep your walking shoes packed away. Idaho is less walkable than Texas.
• You might want to think twice before moving your bike. Idaho is less bike-friendly than Texas.
• Idaho has less of an urban feel than Texas.
• Idaho housing costs are 48% more expensive than they are in Texas, with a median home price of $451,298 compared to Texas’s $304,027.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in Idaho have increased by 69% compared to a 45% increase in Texas.
• Rent in Idaho is 4.58% more affordable than in Texas.

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

• The shades won't be used as much for your move from Texas to Idaho. Idaho gets 12% fewer sunshine days than Texas.
• Idaho has lower 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 wildfires and earthquakes in Idaho.
• Get ready for colder summers. The average summer high temperature in Idaho is 9 degrees colder than in Texas.
• The average winter lows are 23 degrees colder than they are in Texas.
• Your umbrella might be neglected in Idaho. Idaho receives 18 fewer inches of rain compared to Texas.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Texas and Idaho

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Idaho tend to earn about 1% more than those in Texas
• The COLI in Idaho will be 0% higher than what you are used to living in Texas
• Bummer... By moving from TX to ID, you'll now have a state income tax of 6.92%
• The affluence in Idaho is modest compared to diverse in Texas
• The poverty level is lower in Idaho compared to moderate in Texas
• In terms of homelessness, it is significant in Texas and minimal in Idaho

Political and Religious Climate in Texas vs. Idaho

• Texas tends to lean traditionally Republican with recent shifts towards Democratic in urban areas in its political climate
• Idaho, on the other hand, is often described as predominantly Republican especially in rural areas
• Idaho's religious environment can be described as Latter-day Saints (Mormons) and Evangelical Protestant
• Texas' residents' religious practices can be generally categorized as Evangelical Protestant and Catholic

How Much Do Texas to Idaho Movers Cost?

Moving 1,458 miles from Texas to Idaho 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.