Texas to Kansas Moving Guide

Pros and Cons of Moving from Texas to Kansas

ConsTexas

• Intense summer heat
• High property taxes
• Heavy traffic congestion
• Limited snow recreation
• Expensive urban living

ProsKansas

• Milder summer temperatures
• Lower property taxes
• Less crowded roads
• Access to winter sports
• Affordable cost of living

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Kansas

• Fewer employment opportunities
• Limited restaurant variety
• Quieter social scene
• Fewer recreational activities
• Less cultural diversity

Texas

• Thriving job market
• Diverse culinary scene
• Vibrant city life
• Numerous entertainment options
• Rich cultural history

Pros of moving from Texas to Kansas

• Say goodbye to intense summer heat and hello to milder summer temperatures
• Look forward to moving away from high property taxes and moving to Kansas with lower property taxes
• Swap the heavy traffic congestion of Texas for less crowded roads in Kansas
• Get ready for access to winter sports in Kansas

Cons of moving from Texas to Kansas

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from a thriving job market in Texas to live with fewer employment opportunities in Kansas
• You'll lose out on the pro of a diverse culinary scene and have to settle for the con of limited restaurant variety
• Time to bid farewell to vibrant city life and get used to a quieter social scene in Kansas
• Swap numerous entertainment options for fewer recreational activities

Texas vs. Kansas: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Texas to Kansas, you will be trading the iconic Tex-Mex of Texas for the equally delicious BBQ Brisket of Kansas. And while the locals in Texas rave about their flavorful Brisket and sumptuous Tacos, Kansas residents know they have tasty Smoked Sausage and BBQ Sandwiches to savor. While the vegan transplants might be saying goodbye to the Vegan Tex-Mex they've grown to love, they can get ready for the Vegan BBQ of Kansas. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Texas eateries like Franklin Barbecue, The Modern, and The Big Texan Steak Ranch. After the boxes are unpacked in Kansas, don't wait too long before making your way to Kansas' acclaimed eateries like Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que, The Merc Co+op, and Pangea Cafe.

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

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Texas and Kansas

• The Ranch and Modern architecture that Texas is known for will be replaced with the Prairie and Bungalow architecture typical of Kansas.
• Compared to Texas's real estate listings, which commonly reference spacious yards and modern amenities, Kansas real estate listings often highlight features like quiet neighborhoods and spacious lots.
• Make sure you unpack those walking shoes; Kansas is more walkable than Texas.
• Make sure the movers take care of your bike; Kansas is more bike-friendly than Texas.
• Kansas has less of an urban feel than Texas.
• Kansas housing costs are 26% less expensive than they are in Texas, with a median home price of $223,883 compared to Texas’s $304,027.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in Kansas have increased by 49% compared to a 45% increase in Texas.
• Rent in Kansas is 35.19% more affordable than in Texas.

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

• The shades won't be used as much for your move from Texas to Kansas. Kansas gets 2% fewer sunshine days than Texas.
• Kansas 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 tornadoes and severe storms in Kansas.
• Get ready for colder summers. The average summer high temperature in Kansas is 5 degrees colder than in Texas.
• The average winter lows are 18 degrees colder than they are in Texas.
• Your umbrella might be neglected in Kansas. Kansas receives 4 fewer inches of rain compared to Texas.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Texas and Kansas

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Kansas tend to earn about 5% less than in Texas
• The COLI in Kansas will be 1% higher than what you are used to living in Texas
• Bummer... By moving from Texas to Kansas, you'll now have a state income tax of 3.10% to 5.70%
• The affluence in Kansas is moderate compared to prosperous in Texas
• The poverty level is below average in Kansas compared to moderate in Texas
• In terms of homelessness, it is growing in Texas and stable in Kansas

Political and Religious Climate in Texas vs. Kansas

• Texas tends to lean mixed, with a leaning towards conservative in its political climate
• Kansas, on the other hand, is often described as conservative, with some liberal urban areas
• Kansas' religious environment can be described as predominantly Christian, with a mix of Mainline Protestant and Evangelical
• Texas' residents' religious practices can be generally categorized as Christianity dominating, with a large Evangelical presence

Education Guide When Moving from Texas to Kansas

How Much Do Texas to Kansas Movers Cost?

Moving 641 miles from Texas to Kansas 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.