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Compare New York and Texas
Texas has no state income tax on wages, while New York taxes them at a top rate of 10.9%: on $120,000 of single-filer income that is about $6,512 a year in New York and $0 in Texas. The median home in New York is valued at $513,450, about 69% more than Texas’s $304,099. New York has the higher average combined sales tax (8.54% vs 8.20%), while effective property-tax rates are close at 1.30% and 1.40%. New York levies its own estate tax; Texas does not.
Moving the other way (Texas to New York)? The same numbers apply—swap the columns.
Deadlines and checklists on this page are for arriving in Texas; for New York, see the New York page.
Data: New York (tax.ny.gov, dmv.ny.gov); Texas (comptroller.texas.gov, txdmv.gov); Tax Foundation 2026, Experian/Zillow, Census, FBI, NPS. Jump to sources · Methodology
Taxes, housing, and other important data at a glance
| New York | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Top state income-tax rate | 10.9% | 0.0% |
| Average sales tax (state + local) | 8.54% | 8.20% |
| Average property tax (real estate) | 1.30% | 1.40% |
| Personal property tax (vehicles) | No | No |
| Social Security tax | No | No |
| Estate tax | Yes — $7.35M exemption | No |
| Inheritance tax | No | No |
| Minimum wage | $16.00 / $17.00 NYC | $7.25 |
| Median home value | $513,450 | $304,099 |
| Tax when you title a car | 8.00% | 6.25% |
| State parks | 180 | 78 |
| National parks | 0 | 2 |
| Population density | 424.0/sq mi | 121.4/sq mi |
| Violent crime per 100,000 | 380.2 | 389.4 |
| Demographics | 54.1% White (non-Hispanic) 19.5% Hispanic 17.5% Black 9.0% Asian | 37.3% White (non-Hispanic) 40.9% Hispanic 13.4% Black 6.7% Asian |
| Days to get a license | 30 | 90 |
| Days to title a car | 30 | 30 |
Will my state income tax go up or down if I move from New York to Texas?
New York: 4%–10.9% state; NYC adds local tax. Texas: No personal income tax. At $120,000 yearly income and 0 dependents, the bracket estimate is $6,512 in New York vs $0 in Texas. If you earned in both states this year, see NY tax agency and TX tax agency.
Estimate your state income tax in New York and Texas
This uses 2026 single-filer brackets (top listed 10.9% vs 0.0%), minus a $4,300 exemption per dependent. It is not your actual tax bill.
Vehicle title, registration, and tax in Texas
New residents of Texas typically have 30 days to title and register. Inspection: Safety + emissions in some counties. The title-tax rate used here is 6.25%. On a $28,000 vehicle, estimated state charges are $1,833.75 (tax $1,750.00 + title $33.00 + registration $50.75 + plate $0.00). County and weight fees are omitted on purpose.
Estimate what you’ll pay to title the car in Texas
Title fee + plate + base registration + 6.25% tax. County extras are not included.
Driver’s license in Texas
After you become a Texas resident, you typically have 90 days to get a Texas driver license. Bring your New York license, Social Security number, and proof you live in Texas. Agencies often ask for two proofs; the exact list is on the official Texas DMV. New York plates are not a substitute for Texas registration once the title clock runs out.
New-resident checklist: New York to Texas
- Get a TX driver license within 90 days. Bring your NY license, Social Security number, and proof you live in Texas (agencies often ask for two proofs; use the official Texas DMV list).
- Title and register the car within 30 days. Inspection: Safety + emissions in some counties.
- Make sure car insurance meets 30/60/25.
- Register to vote. Typical close: 30 days before an election. Texas elections site.
- If you earned money in both states this year, you may need to file in both. NY tax agency · TX tax agency.
- Texas is in the nurse compact; New York is not. You may still need a TX license if you change primary residence.
Biggest differences in moving from New York to Texas
- Texas does not tax wages. New York’s top listed rate is 10.9% (4%–10.9% state; NYC adds local tax).
- New residents of Texas typically have 90 days to get a driver license (in New York, the window is 30 days).
- Texas has no state estate tax. New York does (Yes — $7.35M exemption).
- Texas is in the nurse compact; New York is not. You may still need a TX license if you change primary residence.
- Texas title-tax rate used here is 6.25%. On a $28,000 vehicle, estimated state charges are $1,833.75 (county extras omitted).
Common questions
Will I stop paying state income tax if I move from New York to Texas?
Texas does not tax wages; New York’s top listed rate is 10.9%. At $120,000 yearly income and 0 dependents, the bracket estimate is $6,512 in New York vs $0 in Texas. Actual bills depend on income, filing status, local tax, credits, and residency timing. This uses 2026 single-filer brackets after a $4,300 exemption per dependent.
Does Texas drop the state estate tax I would have in New York?
New York: Yes — $7.35M exemption. For deaths in 2026, New York’s basic exclusion is $7,350,000. The credit phases out if the estate is more than 105% of the exclusion, so estates just over that line can owe tax on the full taxable estate. Texas: No. No state estate tax. Federal estate tax can still apply in either state.
Can I keep a compact RN license if I move from New York to Texas?
Texas is in the nurse compact; New York is not. You may still need a TX license if you change primary residence.
How long do I have to get a Texas driver license after leaving New York?
New residents of Texas typically have 90 days after establishing residency (in New York, the window is 30 days).
How does the minimum wage in Texas compare with New York?
New York: $16.00 / $17.00 NYC. $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester. $16.00 in the remainder of the state. Texas: $7.25. Statewide minimum wage $7.25 (matches the federal rate). Some cities set a higher local rate. Tipped and youth rates can differ.
When is the kindergarten cutoff in Texas compared with New York?
New York uses December 1 (districts may vary). Texas uses September 1. Districts may set their own date; confirm with the local school.
How much is vehicle sales tax in Texas compared with New York?
Texas title-tax rate used here is 6.25% (8.00% in New York). Title the car in Texas within 30 days (30 days in New York). On a $28,000 vehicle, estimated state charges are $1,833.75 (county extras omitted).
Related moves
Also see Texas and New York on their own. Moving from Texas to New York instead? This page covers that move too; use “Swap columns” at the top.
California → Texas · New York → Florida · New York → New Jersey · Illinois → Texas · New York → North Carolina · New York → Pennsylvania · Colorado → Texas
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Sources
Compiled 2026. Statewide figures; counties can differ.
- Top state income-tax rate. Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026.
- Average sales tax (state + local). Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, January 2026.
- Average property tax (real estate). Tax Foundation, Property Taxes by State and County, 2026.
- Personal property tax (vehicles). WalletHub, Property Taxes by State, 2026 (vehicle table).
- Social Security tax. New York does not tax Social Security benefits (NY tax agency); Texas does not tax Social Security benefits (TX tax agency).
- Estate tax. New York estate tax; Texas has no state estate tax (TX tax agency).
- Inheritance tax. New York has no state inheritance tax (NY tax agency); Texas has no state inheritance tax (TX tax agency).
- Minimum wage. New York $16.00 / $17.00 NYC; Texas $7.25.
- Median home value. Experian / Zillow, Median Home Values by State, March 2026.
- Tax when you title a car. New York 8.00%; Texas 6.25%.
- State parks. New York 180; Texas 78. Official designated state parks (historic sites, recreation areas, and similar units omitted).
- National parks. National Park Service, National Park System (units designated National Park on the National Park Service system list; parks that sit in more than one state are counted in each; NY 0, TX 2).
- Population density. U.S. Census Bureau PopClock, people per sq. mi. · state population estimates.
- Violent crime per 100,000. FBI Uniform Crime Reports, 2024 (state rates table).
- Demographics. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (NY vs TX: White non-Hispanic, Hispanic, Black, Asian).
- Days to get a license. New York 30 days; Texas 90 days.
- Days to title a car. New York 30 days; Texas 30 days.
Data last updated: September 2026. How the data is compiled