Moving from Kansas to Texas?
Kansas residents moving to Texas — drawn by Texas's no state income tax, larger metros, and corporate opportunities. Common Kansas City KS to Dallas or Wichita to Austin moves.
- 565 mi Distance
- 9 hours (same-day or overnight) Drive time
- 88 → 93 Cost of living
Kansas-to-Texas moves have grown steadily as Texas metros offer career opportunities beyond what Kansas can provide. KU and K-State grads often head to Texas after graduation — particularly to Austin for tech or Dallas for corporate roles. The 565-mile Kansas-to-Texas drive via I-35 is direct and straightforward.
Why people move from Kansas to Texas.
- Texas has no state income tax vs KS's 5.7% top
- Larger job markets in Dallas, Houston, Austin
- Austin tech scene draws KU/K-State tech grads
- Corporate HQs in Texas (AT&T, Dell, AA, Exxon)
- Warmer winters than KS
- Lower sales tax in Texas
The money side of KS → TX.
Kansas
- Median home price$250,000
- Income tax3.1-5.7% progressive
- Sales tax6.5% state (9% with local)
- Cost index88
Texas
- Median home price$310,000
- Income tax0% (no state income tax)
- Sales tax6.25% state (8.2% with local)
- Cost index93
Where Kansas residents usually land in Texas.
Common origin-to-destination city pairs along this route.
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Kansas City Dallas 510 mi
Primary KS-TX corporate move
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Wichita Dallas 370 mi
Wichita to DFW; aviation industry ties
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Overland Park Plano 530 mi
Johnson Co suburb to Plano; schools parallels
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Lawrence Austin 760 mi
KU to Austin tech
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Topeka Austin 720 mi
KS capital to TX tech hub
How to drive Kansas to Texas.
Planning your KS → TX move.
- Texas home prices 25% higher than Kansas
- TX property taxes 2-2.3% vs KS's 1.5%
- Summer heat extreme in Texas (especially Houston)
- Hurricane risk in Gulf Coast TX
- Tornado risk in both states
- Culture similar; both Plains-adjacent Southern states
Moving from Kansas to Texas: FAQ.
How much tax savings does KS-to-TX provide?
Meaningful. KS household earning $100K pays ~$4,500 state income tax; TX charges $0. Savings $3,500-$7,000/year depending on income. Offset: TX property taxes higher, summer utility costs higher. Net savings typically $2,000-$5,000/year for most households. Better for high earners.
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