Moving to Texas: 2026 costs & movers

Texas has led the nation in inbound moves for years, drawing households with no state income tax, lower housing costs, and a fast-growing job market across its major metros.

Texas2026 local rates

Typical local move, 2-bedroom home

$825–$1,225

Local cost index

-6% vs national

Largest city

Houston

Cities covered

4

National baseline scaled to Texas · how we calculate

Texas local move cost by home size

Texas local move (~15 mi), 2026 rates, national baseline scaled to Texas's cost index. See methodology.
Home sizeLowTypicalHigh
Studio$300$375$475
1 Bedroom$425$525$625
2 Bedroom$825$1,000$1,225
3 Bedroom$1,125$1,375$1,700
4 Bedroom$1,800$2,200$2,700
5+ Bedroom$2,200$2,700$3,300

Local rates run below the national average statewide, but summer demand, amplified by military PCS cycles and the school calendar, tightens crew supply from June through August.

Moving cost by city in Texas

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A local move within Texas runs about $300–$475 for a studio up to $2,200–$3,300 for a large house. Long-distance moves into Texas depend on origin and distance, see the corridor links below or run an instant estimate.

Among the Texas metros we cover, rates vary by local labor market and building access. Compare Dallas, Austin, Houston, San Antonio on their city pages below, each shows hourly crew rates and a full cost table.

Local rates run below the national average statewide, but summer demand, amplified by military PCS cycles and the school calendar, tightens crew supply from June through August.

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