Texas to Colorado Moving Guide

Pros and Cons of Moving from Texas to Colorado

ConsTexas

• Sweltering summer heat
• High humidity
• Mosquito-heavy nights
• Hurricane season risk
• Urban sprawl traffic
• Limited public lands
• Flat scenery
• Hot nighttime lows
• Ozone alert days
• Cedar allergy season
• Outdoor heat limits
• Long, humid summers

ProsColorado

• Cooler mountain summers
• Drier mountain air
• Fewer biting bugs
• Minimal hurricane risk
• Walkable mountain towns
• Abundant public lands
• Dramatic mountain views
• Cool, crisp nights
• Cleaner alpine air
• Lower cedar pollen
• All-day summer hiking
• Four distinct seasons

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Colorado

• State income tax
• Higher housing costs
• Higher fuel prices
• Snowier, colder winters
• Shorter warm season
• Fewer large metros
• Seasonal pool closures
• Less Tex-Mex variety
• High-altitude headaches
• Frequent icy roads
• Higher winter utilities
• Tighter housing supply

Texas

• No state income tax
• Lower home prices
• Cheaper gasoline
• Mild winter weather
• Long warm season
• More big cities
• Year-round outdoor pools
• Tex-Mex everywhere
• Sea-level elevation
• Easy winter driving
• Lower heating bills
• Larger new-construction homes

Pros of moving from Texas to Colorado

• Say goodbye to sweltering summer heat and hello to cooler mountain summers
• Look forward to moving away from high humidity and moving to Colorado with drier mountain air
• Swap the mosquito-heavy nights of Texas for fewer biting bugs in Colorado
• Get ready for minimal hurricane risk in Colorado

Cons of moving from Texas to Colorado

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from no state income tax in Texas to live with state income tax in Colorado
• You'll lose out on the pro of lower home prices and have to settle for the con of higher housing costs
• Time to bid farewell to cheaper gasoline and get used to higher fuel prices in Colorado
• Swap mild winter weather for snowier and colder winters

Texas vs. Colorado: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Texas to Colorado, you will be trading the iconic BBQ Brisket of Texas for the equally delicious Rocky Mountain Oysters of Colorado. And while the locals in Texas rave about their flavorful Chicken Fried Steak and sumptuous Tacos, Colorado residents know they have tasty Bison Burgers and Green Chile Cheese Fries to savor. While the vegan transplants might be saying goodbye to the Texas Caviar they've grown to love, they can get ready for the Quinoa Salad of Colorado. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Texas eateries like Franklin BBQ, Killen's BBQ, and Lupe Tortilla. After the boxes are unpacked in Colorado, don't wait too long before making your way to Colorado's acclaimed eateries like The Buckhorn Exchange, Frasca Food and Wine, and Snooze, an A.M. Eatery.

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

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Texas and Colorado

• The Ranch and Colonial architecture that Texas is known for will be replaced with the Mountain and Modern architecture typical of Colorado.
• Compared to Texas's real estate listings that commonly reference spacious yards and pools, Colorado real estate listings often highlight features like mountain views and sustainability.
• Make sure you unpack those walking shoes. Colorado is more walkable than Texas.
• Make sure the movers take care of your bike. Colorado is more bike-friendly than Texas.
• Colorado has more of an urban feel than Texas.
• Colorado housing costs are 81% more expensive than they are in Texas, with a median home price of $549,126 compared to Texas’s $304,027.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in Colorado have increased 40% compared to a 45% increase in Texas.
• Rent in Colorado is 19.71% more expensive than in Texas.

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

• Break out the sunglasses for your move from Texas to Colorado. Colorado gets 4% more sunshine days than Texas.
• Colorado 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 snowstorms and wildfires in Colorado.
• Get ready for colder summers. The average summer high temperature in Colorado is 9 degrees colder than in Texas.
• The average winter lows are 20 degrees colder than they are in Texas.
• Your umbrella might be neglected in Colorado. Colorado receives 20.4 fewer inches of rain compared to Texas.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Texas and Colorado

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Colorado tend to earn about 24% more than in Texas
• The COLI in Colorado will be 8% higher than what you are used to living in Texas
• Bummer... By moving from TX to CO, you'll now have a state income tax of 4.55
• The affluence in Colorado is high compared to moderate affluence in Texas
• The poverty level is lower in Colorado compared to moderate poverty in Texas
• In terms of homelessness, it is concerning in Texas and elevated in Colorado

Political and Religious Climate in Texas vs. Colorado

• Texas tends to lean traditionally Republican in its political climate
• Colorado, on the other hand, is often described as a swing state, trending Democratic
• Colorado's religious environment can be described as less religiously affiliated and diverse in beliefs
• Texas' residents' religious practices can be generally categorized as predominantly evangelical Protestants

How Much Do Texas to Colorado Movers Cost?

Moving 744 miles from Texas to Colorado will typically cost between $2,500 and $6,000 to hire full service movers. See the chart below for a detailed breakdown by home size.