Texas to Rhode Island Moving Guide

Pros and Cons of Moving from Texas to Rhode Island

ConsTexas

• Extreme summer heat
• High humidity summers
• Long driving distances
• Car-dependent living
• Urban sprawl
• Cedar allergy season
• Drought risk
• Power grid strain
• Fewer four seasons
• Flat inland scenery
• High AC bills
• Limited public beaches
• Severe heat waves

ProsRhode Island

• Milder summer temps
• Ocean breezes
• Shorter travel times
• Better transit options
• Compact, walkable towns
• Less cedar pollen
• More consistent rainfall
• Regional ISO-NE grid
• Distinct four seasons
• Coastal New England views
• Lower summer cooling
• Numerous nearby beaches
• Cooler ocean influence

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Rhode Island

• State income tax
• Higher housing costs
• Smaller lots, parking
• Smaller job market
• Fewer nonstop flights
• Snowy, icy winters
• Shorter warm season
• Older infrastructure
• Tighter street parking
• Higher dining prices
• Higher fuel prices
• Higher heating bills
• Narrower, slower roads
• Denser, crowded areas

Texas

• No state income tax
• Lower housing costs
• Larger homes, yards
• Booming job market
• Major airport options
• Mild winter weather
• Longer warm season
• Newer infrastructure
• Ample parking
• Affordable dining options
• Lower fuel prices
• Lower heating bills
• Wide highway network
• More space, elbow room

Pros of moving from Texas to Rhode Island

• Say goodbye to extreme summer heat and hello to milder summer temps
• Look forward to moving away from high humidity summers and moving to Rhode Island with ocean breezes
• Swap the long driving distances of Texas for shorter travel times in Rhode Island
• Get ready for better transit options in Rhode Island

Cons of moving from Texas to Rhode Island

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from no state income tax in Texas to live with state income tax in Rhode Island
• You'll lose out on the pro of lower housing costs and have to settle for the con of higher housing costs
• Time to bid farewell to larger homes and yards and get used to smaller lots and parking in Rhode Island
• Swap a booming job market for a smaller job market

Texas vs. Rhode Island: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Texas to Rhode Island, you will be trading the iconic Barbecue Brisket of Texas for the equally delicious Calamari of Rhode Island. And while the locals in Texas rave about their flavorful Smoked Sausage & sumptuous Tacos, Rhode Island residents know they have tasty Stuffies (Stuffed Clams) and Hot Wieners 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 Seaweed Salad of Rhode Island. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Texas eateries like Franklin Barbecue, Snow's BBQ, and Killen's Barbecue. After the boxes are unpacked in Rhode Island, don't wait too long before making your way to Rhode Island's acclaimed eateries like Al Forno, Hemenway's, and Iggy's Doughboys & Chowder House.

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

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Texas and Rhode Island

• The Ranch-style architecture that Texas is known for will be replaced with the Colonial-style architecture typical of Rhode Island.
• Compared to Texas's real estate listings that commonly reference spacious backyards and garages, Rhode Island real estate listings often highlight features like historical charm and proximity to the ocean.
• Make sure you unpack those walking shoes; Rhode Island is more walkable than Texas.
• Make sure the movers take care of your bike; Rhode Island is more bike-friendly than Texas.
• Rhode Island has more of an urban feel than Texas.
• Rhode Island housing costs are 49% more expensive than they are in Texas, with a median home price of $451,868 compared to Texas’s $304,027.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in Rhode Island have increased by 55% compared to a 45% increase in Texas.
• Rent in Rhode Island is 22.96% more expensive than in Texas.

Your Move, Your Forecast: Key Weather Differences between Texas and Rhode Island

• The shades won't be used as much for your move from Texas to Rhode Island. Rhode Island gets 14% fewer sunshine days than Texas.
• Rhode Island 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 blizzards and coastal storms in Rhode Island.
• Get ready for colder summers. The average summer high temperature in Rhode Island is 12 degrees colder than in Texas.
• The average winter lows are 18 degrees colder than they are in Texas.
• Your umbrella might be more overworked in Rhode Island. Rhode Island receives 14 more inches of rain compared to Texas.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Texas and Rhode Island

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Rhode Island tend to earn about 13% more than in Texas
• The COLI in Rhode Island will be 35% higher than what you are used to living in Texas
• Bummer... By moving from Texas to Rhode Island, you'll now have a state income tax of 3.75 to 5.99
• The affluence in Rhode Island is moderate compared to moderate in Texas
• The poverty level is low in Rhode Island compared to moderate in Texas
• In terms of homelessness, it is moderate in Texas and low in Rhode Island

Political and Religious Climate in Texas vs. Rhode Island

• Texas tends to lean mixed, leaning Republican in its political climate
• Rhode Island, on the other hand, is often described as leaning Democratic
• Rhode Island's religious environment can be described as a Catholic majority
• Texas' residents' religious practices can be generally categorized as evangelical Protestant and Catholic

How Much Do Texas to Rhode Island Movers Cost?

Moving 1,934 miles from Texas to Rhode Island will typically cost between $3,500 and $8,500 to hire full service movers. See the chart below for a detailed breakdown by home size.