Wisconsin to Texas Moving Guide

Pros and Cons of Moving from Wisconsin to Texas

ConsWisconsin

• Harsh winters
• High state taxes
• Limited BBQ options
• Fewer professional sports

ProsTexas

• Warmer climate
• No state income tax
• Famed BBQ culture
• Rich sports scene

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Texas

• Fewer natural lakes
• Higher cost of living
• Sprawling urban areas
• Limited dairy options

Wisconsin

• Beautiful lakes
• Low cost of living
• Quaint small towns
• Rich dairy culture

Pros of moving from Wisconsin to Texas

• Say goodbye to harsh winters and hello to a warmer climate
• Look forward to moving away from high state taxes and moving to Texas with no state income tax
• Swap the limited BBQ options of Wisconsin for the famed BBQ culture in Texas
• Get ready for a rich sports scene in Texas

Cons of moving from Wisconsin to Texas

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from beautiful lakes in Wisconsin to live with fewer natural lakes in Texas
• You'll lose out on the pro of a low cost of living and have to settle with the con of a higher cost of living
• Time to bid farewell to quaint small towns and get used to sprawling urban areas in Texas
• Swap a rich dairy culture for limited dairy options

Wisconsin vs. Texas: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Wisconsin to Texas, you will be trading the iconic Cheese Curds of Wisconsin for the equally delicious Barbecue Brisket of Texas. And while the locals in Wisconsin rave about their flavorful Bratwurst and sumptuous Fried Cheese Curds, Texas residents know they have tasty Texas Chili and Tacos al Pastor to savor. While the vegan transplants might be saying goodbye to the Vegan Cheese they've grown to love, they can get ready for the Veggie Tacos of Texas. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Wisconsin eateries like The Old Fashioned, Mader's, and Culver's. After the boxes are unpacked in Texas, don't wait too long before making your way to Texas's acclaimed eateries like Franklin Barbecue, Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, and Guero's Taco Bar.

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

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Wisconsin and Texas

• The Prairie and Bungalow architecture that Wisconsin is known for will be replaced with the Ranch and Spanish architecture typical of Texas.
• Compared to Wisconsin's real estate listings that commonly reference large yards and lakefront properties, Texas real estate listings often highlight features like swimming pools and spacious garages.
• You can keep your walking shoes packed away; Texas is less walkable than Wisconsin.
• You might want to think twice before moving your bike; Texas is less bike-friendly than Wisconsin.
• Texas has more of an urban feel than Wisconsin.
• Texas housing costs are 3% more expensive than they are in Wisconsin, with a median home price of $304,027 compared to Wisconsin’s $294,909.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in Texas have increased by 45% compared to a 47% increase in Wisconsin.
• Rent in Texas is 35.40% more expensive than in Wisconsin.

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

• Break out the sunglasses for your move from Wisconsin to Texas. Texas gets 25% more sunshine days than Wisconsin.
• Texas has lower humidity and a higher average UV index compared to Wisconsin.
• Say goodbye to the possible snowstorms and cold waves in Wisconsin, but be on the lookout for potential hurricanes and tornadoes in Texas.
• Get ready for warmer summers. The average summer high temperature in Texas is 12 degrees warmer than in Wisconsin.
• The average winter lows are 25 degrees warmer than they are in Wisconsin.
• Your umbrella might be more overworked in Texas. Texas receives 2 more inches of rain compared to Wisconsin.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Wisconsin and Texas

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Texas tend to earn about 2% more than in Wisconsin
• The COLI in Texas will be 5% lower than what you are used to living in Wisconsin
• Hooray, moving to TX means you'll no longer have state income taxes
• The affluence in Texas is varied compared to moderate affluence in Wisconsin
• The poverty level is moderate in Texas compared to low poverty in Wisconsin
• In terms of homelessness, it is low in Wisconsin and moderate in Texas

Political and Religious Climate in Wisconsin vs. Texas

• Wisconsin tends to lean as a battleground state with fluctuating political leanings in its political climate
• Texas, on the other hand, is often described as historically conservative but becoming more competitive
• Texas' religious environment can be described as Christianity, also predominant with a significant Evangelical presence
• Wisconsin's residents' religious practices can be generally categorized as Christianity, predominant with a diverse array of faiths present

Education Guide When Moving from Wisconsin to Texas

How Much Do Wisconsin to Texas Movers Cost?

Moving 1,249 miles from Wisconsin to Texas 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.