Moving from Missouri to Texas?
Missouri residents moving to Texas — drawn by Texas's no state income tax, larger metros, and corporate relocations. Particularly common from St. Louis to Dallas or Houston for career advancement.
- 800 mi Distance
- 12 hours (1-2 day drive) Drive time
- 89 → 93 Cost of living
Missouri-to-Texas migration has grown as St. Louis and Kansas City professionals seek Texas's larger metros and no-income-tax advantage. Anheuser-Busch's 2008 sale to InBev diminished St. Louis's corporate base, and many MO finance and corporate workers have since relocated to Dallas, Houston, or Austin for expanding career opportunities. The Central Time Zone shared with Texas makes the move smoother.
Why people move from Missouri to Texas.
- Texas has no state income tax vs MO's 4.8% top
- Dallas, Houston, Austin have significantly larger job markets
- Corporate HQs in Texas (Exxon, AT&T, Dell, American Airlines)
- Warmer winters than MO's cold
- Similar Central Time Zone culture
- Tech sector opportunities in Austin
The money side of MO → TX.
Missouri
- Median home price$235,000
- Income tax4.8% top marginal
- Sales tax4.225% state (8.3% with local)
- Cost index89
Texas
- Median home price$310,000
- Income tax0% (no state income tax)
- Sales tax6.25% state (8.2% with local)
- Cost index93
Where Missouri residents usually land in Texas.
Common origin-to-destination city pairs along this route.
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St. Louis Dallas 635 mi
Primary MO-TX career move
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Kansas City Dallas 510 mi
KC to DFW; corporate and tech
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St. Louis Austin 790 mi
STL tech to Austin tech
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Kansas City Houston 745 mi
KC to Houston; energy and medical
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Columbia Dallas 700 mi
Mizzou to DFW; career launch
How to drive Missouri to Texas.
Planning your MO → TX move.
- TX home prices ~30% higher than MO markets
- TX property taxes 2-2.3% vs MO's 1% — meaningful offset
- Summer heat more extreme in TX (especially Houston)
- Hurricane risk in Gulf Coast TX
- 800-mile move; full-service 5-8 days
- Tornado risk real in both states
Moving from Missouri to Texas: FAQ.
How much does MO-to-TX tax advantage save?
Meaningful for high earners. MO household earning $100K pays $3,600/year state income tax; TX charges $0. Higher property taxes in TX (roughly 2x) partially offset: additional $2,000-$3,000/year on $300K home. Net savings typically $500-$2,000/year for middle earners; $5,000-$10,000+ for high earners. Warmer climate is bigger draw than pure tax math.
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