How much does it cost to move from Louisiana to Texas?

National planning ranges for a long-distance move run $4,200-$6,720 for a 3-bedroom home, scaling down to $1,250-$2,000 for a studio. These are the same national benchmarks used across every route on this site, not a Louisiana-Texas-specific figure — use the [moving cost calculator](/moving-cost-calculator) for a number based on your actual move.

Do I need a new driver's license after moving from Louisiana to Texas?

New residents can drive on a valid out-of-state license for up to 90 days, then must get a Texas DL.

What's the income tax difference between Louisiana and Texas?

Louisiana: flat 3.00% individual income tax rate, effective for taxable periods beginning on or after January 1, 2025 (replaced a prior graduated 1.85%-4.25%…. Texas: No personal income tax.

Moving from Louisiana to Texas: Costs, Distance & What to Know

Last reviewed 2026-09-07 · Next review due 2026-10-05

A typical 3-bedroom move from Louisiana to Texas runs about $4,200-$6,720 nationally (use the calculator for a number based on your actual move). In the most recent Census-based year available (2024 ACS state-to-state migration flows; Census Population Estimates Program Vintage 2025 (July 2024-June 2025) for the most recent net-domestic-migration and total-population figures), about 24,200 people made this exact move — from Louisiana to Texas.

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Who is making this move

Directional flow counts and rankings here are drawn directly from each state's own already-published, Census-sourced migration snapshot — see the Louisiana and Texas moving cost hubs for the full picture of who moves in and out of each state, not just this one corridor.

Louisiana → Texas: 24,200
Texas → Louisiana: 19,900

Data year: 2024 ACS state-to-state migration flows; Census Population Estimates Program Vintage 2025 (July 2024-June 2025) for the most recent net-domestic-migration and total-population figures

Side by side

	Louisiana	Texas
Population	4,618,189	31,709,821
Major metro	New Orleans-Metairie MSA	Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington
Income tax	flat 3.00% individual income tax rate, effective for taxable periods beginning on or after January 1, 2025 (replaced a prior graduated 1.85%-4.25%…	No personal income tax

See the full Louisiana moving cost hub and Texas moving cost hub for each state’s complete migration, cost and relocation picture.

Typical moving costs

These are national moving-industry planning ranges scaled by home size, not Louisiana-to-Texas-specific pricing — the same benchmarks used across every state hub and route page on this site. Once enough priced Louisiana↔Texas city-pair corridors are live, this table can be replaced with a real corridor-specific range.

National planning ranges by home size for local and long-distance moves
Home size	Local	Long-distance
Studio	$600-$1,050	$1,250-$2,000
1 Bedroom	$800-$1,400	$2,000-$3,200
2 Bedroom	$1,100-$1,925	$3,000-$4,800
3 Bedroom	$1,400-$2,450	$4,200-$6,720
4 Bedroom	$1,800-$3,150	$5,500-$8,800
5+ Bedroom	$2,200-$3,850	$7,000-$11,200

For a number tailored to your actual move, use the moving cost calculator.

New-resident deadlines

State	Topic	Requirement
Louisiana	Driver's license	New Louisiana residents must obtain a Louisiana driver's license within 30 days of establishing domicile in the state, via the Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV).
Louisiana	Vehicle registration	Vehicles must be titled and registered with the OMV within 30 days of establishing residency (La. R.S. 32:707); registering a purchased vehicle more than 40 days after purchase can trigger a late penalty of up to $30 plus interest.
Texas	Driver's license	New residents can drive on a valid out-of-state license for up to 90 days, then must get a Texas DL.
Texas	Vehicle registration	Must register and title within 30 days of moving; requires inspection and TX-minimum liability insurance.

Live city-to-city routes

No published city-to-city route pages between Louisiana and Texas yet — they will appear here as they publish.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Louisiana to Texas?: National planning ranges for a long-distance move run $4,200-$6,720 for a 3-bedroom home, scaling down to $1,250-$2,000 for a studio. These are the same national benchmarks used across every route on this site, not a Louisiana-Texas-specific figure — use the moving cost calculator for a number based on your actual move.
How many people move from Louisiana to Texas each year?: About 24,200 people made this move in 2024 ACS state-to-state migration flows; Census Population Estimates Program Vintage 2025 (July 2024-June 2025) for the most recent net-domestic-migration and total-population figures, per Census Bureau state-to-state migration data.
Do I need a new driver's license after moving from Louisiana to Texas?: New residents can drive on a valid out-of-state license for up to 90 days, then must get a Texas DL.
What's the income tax difference between Louisiana and Texas?: Louisiana: flat 3.00% individual income tax rate, effective for taxable periods beginning on or after January 1, 2025 (replaced a prior graduated 1.85%-4.25%…. Texas: No personal income tax.