Moving out of Texas costs $1,500–$6,000+ depending on destination and home size. The most popular destinations for Texas movers are Florida, Colorado, Arizona, Tennessee, and Georgia. The average Texas-to-Florida interstate move costs $2,500–$4,500 for a 2-bedroom household. Here is your long-distance guide.
Where are Texans moving, and why?
| Destination | Why Texans move there | Avg 2BR cost | | --- | --- | --- | | Florida | No income tax, beaches | $2,500–$4,500 | | Colorado | Outdoors, cooler climate | $2,000–$3,800 | | Arizona | Affordable, warm, retirees | $1,800–$3,200 | | Tennessee | No income tax, music, jobs | $2,200–$4,000 | | Georgia | Atlanta job market | $2,200–$4,200 |
Estimate your exit move with the moving cost calculator.
What does it cost to leave Texas by destination?
Costs scale with distance and home size. A studio to Arizona may run $1,500, while a 4-bedroom to Florida can exceed $6,000. Decluttering first — see our sell things before moving guide — meaningfully lowers interstate bills.
What should I do before leaving Texas?
- Cancel or transfer your vehicle registration.
- Surrender Texas plates if your new state requires it.
- Update voter registration in the new state.
- Forward mail and update your address — see our change of address checklist.
How is interstate moving regulated?
Interstate carriers must hold an active USDOT number from the FMCSA. Verify it and get a binding estimate. Learn the rules in our moving company licenses guide.
What timeline should I follow?
Book 6–8 weeks ahead for long-distance moves, which have tighter carrier availability. Follow our cross-country moving guide for a full timeline.
Recommended Texas carrier
For the Texas side of your move, One World Van Lines is our recommended licensed and insured carrier across Dallas–Fort Worth, Austin, and Houston. Compare verified carriers in Dallas, Austin, and Houston, then compare household moving quotes and request free estimates on moving.art.