Texas to North Carolina Moving Guide

Pros and Cons of Moving from Texas to North Carolina

ConsTexas

• Extreme summer heat
• High property taxes
• Heavy traffic congestion
• Long driving distances
• Drought and water stress
• Flat landscapes
• Weak fall colors
• Costly A/C bills
• Ozone smog days
• Cedar pollen allergies
• Many toll roads
• Endless suburban sprawl
• Sparse public transit
• Fire ants, scorpions
• Blazing sun exposure

ProsNorth Carolina

• Milder summer heat
• Lower property taxes
• Lighter traffic loads
• Closer city clusters
• Higher annual rainfall
• Mountains and coast
• Vibrant fall foliage
• Lower cooling costs
• Cleaner mountain air
• Less cedar pollen
• Fewer toll roads
• More compact metros
• Growing transit systems
• Fewer stinging pests
• Cooler mountain getaways

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North Carolina

• State income tax
• Colder winter snaps
• Fewer local openings
• Quieter nightlife
• Fewer nonstop flights
• Higher gas prices
• More winding roads
• Shorter pool season
• Shorter patio season
• Fewer pro teams
• Fewer mega events
• Fewer airport hubs
• Earlier closing times
• Fewer Tex-Mex choices
• Fewer energy jobs

Texas

• No state income tax
• Warmer winter weather
• Larger job markets
• Big-city nightlife
• More nonstop flights
• Lower gas prices
• Wide open highways
• Longer pool season
• Year-round patio dining
• More pro sports
• Major event calendar
• Bigger airport choices
• Later restaurant hours
• Abundant Tex-Mex options
• Strong energy sector

Pros of moving from Texas to North Carolina

• Say goodbye to extreme summer heat and hello to milder summer heat
• Look forward to moving away from high property taxes and moving to North Carolina with lower property taxes
• Swap the heavy traffic congestion of Texas for lighter traffic loads in North Carolina
• Get ready for closer city clusters in North Carolina

Cons of moving from Texas to North Carolina

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from no state income tax in Texas to live with state income tax in North Carolina
• You'll lose out on the pro of warmer winter weather and have to settle for the con of colder winter snaps
• Time to bid farewell to larger job markets and get used to fewer local openings in North Carolina
• Swap big-city nightlife for quieter nightlife

Texas vs. North Carolina: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Texas to North Carolina, you will be trading the iconic BBQ Brisket of Texas for the equally delicious Pulled Pork BBQ of North Carolina. And while the locals in Texas rave about their flavorful Texas Chili and sumptuous Tacos, North Carolina residents know they have tasty Eastern Carolina BBQ and Hot Dogs with Chili 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 Smoky BBQ Jackfruit of North Carolina. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Texas eateries like Franklin Barbecue, Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, and Killen's Barbecue. After the boxes are unpacked in North Carolina, don't wait too long before making your way to North Carolina's acclaimed eateries like The Pit Authentic Barbecue, Skylight Inn BBQ, and Lexington Barbecue.

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

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Texas and North Carolina

• The Ranch architecture that Texas is known for will be replaced with the Cape Cod and Colonial architecture typical of North Carolina.
• Compared to Texas's real estate listings that commonly reference spacious backyards and pools, North Carolina real estate listings often highlight features like historic homes and proximity to nature.
• Make sure you unpack those walking shoes. North Carolina is more walkable than Texas.
• Make sure the movers take care of your bike. North Carolina is more bike-friendly than Texas.
• North Carolina has less of an urban feel than Texas.
• North Carolina housing costs are 8% more expensive than they are in Texas, with a median home price of $329,225 compared to Texas’s $304,027.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in North Carolina have increased by 63% compared to a 45% increase in Texas.
• Rent in North Carolina is 2.32% more expensive than in Texas.

Your Move, Your Forecast: Key Weather Differences between Texas and North Carolina

• The shades won't be used as much for your move from Texas to North Carolina. North Carolina gets 9% fewer sunshine days than Texas.
• North Carolina 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 hurricanes and tornadoes in North Carolina.
• Get ready for colder summers. The average summer high temperature in North Carolina is 6 degrees colder than Texas.
• The average winter lows are 8 degrees colder than they are in Texas.
• Your umbrella might be more overworked in North Carolina. North Carolina receives 14 more inches of rain compared to Texas.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Texas and North Carolina

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in North Carolina tend to earn about 7% less than in Texas
• The COLI in North Carolina will be 5% higher than what you are used to living in Texas
• Bummer... By moving from Texas to North Carolina, you'll now have a state income tax of 5.25
• The affluence in North Carolina is moderate compared to moderate in Texas
• The poverty level is moderate in North Carolina compared to moderate in Texas
• In terms of homelessness, it is moderate in Texas and moderate in North Carolina

Political and Religious Climate in Texas vs. North Carolina

• Texas tends to lean mixed and leans Republican in its political climate
• North Carolina, on the other hand, is often described as mixed and historically leans slightly more Democratic
• North Carolina's religious environment can be described as Christian-majority and diverse religious landscape
• Texas's residents' religious practices can be generally categorized as Christian-majority and have a significant Evangelical presence

How Much Do Texas to North Carolina Movers Cost?

Moving 1,388 miles from Texas to North Carolina will typically cost between $3,000 and $7,000 to hire full service movers. See the chart below for a detailed breakdown by home size.