Moving from Minnesota to Texas?
Minneapolis to Austin, St. Paul to Dallas — Minnesotans heading south for Texas's no income tax and warmer winters.
- 1,220 mi Distance
- 18 hr Drive time
- 101 → 94 Cost of living
Minnesota's high income tax (top 9.85%) combined with Texas's zero makes MN-to-TX one of the most financially compelling interstate moves for high earners. Target executives, Best Buy senior management, and UnitedHealth Group directors have populated Dallas and Austin suburbs since the 2010s — corporate relocations and early retirements drive much of this migration.
Why people move from Minnesota to Texas.
- Texas has no state income tax (MN's 9.85% top eliminated)
- Austin tech, Dallas corporate, Houston energy
- Escape Minnesota winters (6+ months cold)
- Home prices similar in both states (~$345K median)
- TX economy 6x larger than MN's
- Warmer year-round climate
The money side of MN → TX.
Minnesota
- Median home price$335,000
- Income tax5.35%-9.85% progressive
- Sales tax6.875% + local up to 8.875%
- Cost index101
Texas
- Median home price$345,000
- Income taxNone
- Sales tax6.25% + local up to 8.25%
- Cost index94
Where Minnesota residents usually land in Texas.
Common origin-to-destination city pairs along this route.
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Minneapolis Austin 1,225 mi
Primary MN-TX; tech migration
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Minneapolis Dallas 950 mi
Minneapolis to DFW
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St. Paul Houston 1,210 mi
St. Paul to Houston
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Rochester Austin 1,225 mi
Mayo to Austin tech
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Minneapolis San Antonio 1,170 mi
Minneapolis to SA military/corp
How to drive Minnesota to Texas.
Planning your MN → TX move.
- TX property tax 1.6% vs MN's 1.12% — meaningful increase
- Texas summer heat extreme (100°F+ for months)
- 18-hour drive makes MN family visits fly-only
- Hurricane risk in Houston Gulf Coast
- Austin home prices now exceed Minneapolis
- Cost of living 94 vs MN's 101 — slight savings
Moving from Minnesota to Texas: FAQ.
How dramatic is the MN-to-TX tax savings?
Enormous. MN 9.85% on $200K = $19,700/year; TX zero. Save $20K/year income tax alone. Partially offset by TX property tax (1.6% vs MN's 1.12% — adds $2,400 on $500K home). Net tax savings $15-18K/year for typical household. Over 10 years, $150K+. One of America's biggest tax arbitrage moves.
Will Minneapolis kids handle Texas summer?
Adjustment required. MN summer 75-85°F; TX 95-110°F with humidity. AC runs 8+ months/year in TX vs 2-3 in MN. Children particularly affected by outdoor time limitations. Most families adapt within one summer. Pool access and proper hydration essential. Pick a school district with good AC and indoor facilities.
MN-TX move cost?
Long interstate — 950-1,225 miles. Full-service 3-bedroom $5,500-12,000. Delivery 3-6 days. Summer peak adds 25-35%. Minneapolis and Texas movers both specialize in this corridor. Get 3-5 quotes; binding estimates strongly preferred for long-haul moves.
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