Massachusetts to Texas
Moving from Massachusetts to Texas
Reviewers who moved from Massachusetts to Texas paid a median $4,200. 9,454 people made the move in 2024, and 6,191 went the other way. Boston to Frisco, the most common run in our file, is 1,760 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$4,200
median, 19 priced reviews
Moved last year
9,454
MA to TX, 2024
Typical drive
1,760 mi
Boston to Frisco
Cost of living
-8.2%
TX vs MA, US = 100
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 29 Oct 2026 (reviewer-reported); US Census Bureau, ACS state-to-state migration, 2024; OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (driving route); BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
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Massachusetts to Texas · median paid
$4,200
19 reviewed moves
1,760 road miles
Median and middle half of what 19 reviewers paid on this lane. A mover's written estimate is what counts.
What it costs
Massachusetts to Texas moving cost
Across 19 priced reviews of moves from Massachusetts to Texas, the median was $4,200 and the middle half paid $2,700 to $7,500. Home sizes and distances are mixed; the table below is by size.
Planning ranges for 1,000 to 2,000 miles moves, by home size, as of September 2026. Research fallback, not a first-party median and not a bid.
| Home size | Full-service range |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,200 to $4,000 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,000 to $5,200 |
| 2 bedroom | $4,000 to $7,200 |
| 3 bedroom | $5,400 to $9,400 |
| 4+ bedroom | $7,000 to $12,000 |
Source: Haulest research bands, September 2026 (band set by the Boston to Frisco drive).
Live numbers: US on-highway diesel $6.35 per gallon for the week of 2026-10-26 (EIA weekly US on-highway diesel via FRED GASDESW). A fuel surcharge on a long lane follows the diesel line; ask how the mover sets it.
Recent reviews
People who moved Massachusetts to Texas
5 of 5 · 30 Jan 2026 · reported $7,500
“Moe and Mohammad were very quick, and professional picking up my items going from Boston to Texas. They were here on time, moved what we needed and never complained! I would recommend United to anyone looking to move long distance especially Moe and Mohammad.”
5 of 5 · 25 Aug 2023 · reported $2,300
“BAH was able to get me a loyal and professional driver to transport 2 cars from Massachusetts to Texas. Both cars were delivered in a timely manner and we couldn’t be happier with the service. My husband and I will be using this service if we should transport cars in the future. Thank you!”
1 of 5 · 7 Feb 2023 · reported $3,800
“Do not hire. As the other reviews here state, I was given an estimate, and once the movers came to load my belongings they boxed up everything-even my wood furniture-after I had already spent hundreds of dollars and hours wrapping my breakables and TVs in layers of bubble wrap. The boxes and a box…”
Who makes this move
Massachusetts taxes wages. Texas does not tax wages.
Census counts both directions. In the 2024 American Community Survey, 9,454 people moved from Massachusetts to Texas, with a margin of plus or minus 2,933. 6,191 people moved the other way, Texas to Massachusetts. Those are person counts from the Census, not bookings, and the file does not record why anyone left.
Price levels and wage tax differ. BEA price parity for 2024 puts Massachusetts at 105.8 and Texas at 97.1, with the United States at 100. Massachusetts taxes wages. Texas does not tax wages. The index and the tax rule are state facts. They do not explain any single move.
What the job looks like
Prices mix home sizes and distances.
Boston to Frisco is the usual run. In our file the most common trip is Boston to Frisco, 1,760 miles, about 33 hours of driving. Those hours cover the drive. A household-goods truck is loaded and weighed, then delivered inside a window set on the order for service, which can span days. The move is priced by weight and miles, so two homes on this route can land far apart.
The review file on this lane is small. We have 19 reviews for this run. The median reported price is $4,200 across 19 priced reviews, and the middle half runs from $2,700 to $7,500. Prices mix home sizes and distances. 42% of those reviews mention damage, and 26% mention a delay or a no-show.
Before you book
Haulest is not a carrier and does not book the truck.
Check the USDOT number and the authority. An interstate household move needs a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Look it up with the license check. Haulest is not a carrier and does not book the truck. If a company will not show that number, it is not set up for this shipment.
Ask which estimate you are signing. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate. Read the 110 percent rule and how an estimate works before you treat a phone quote as the bill. A binding or not-to-exceed estimate is the form that caps the price. The delivery window belongs in the written order for service.
Set the deposit and the window in writing. A deposit should state the amount, what it covers, and whether you get it back if the mover cancels. Ask for the delivery window on the order, not only in a text. Pack the cast-iron skillet last, since it will not get lighter between Boston and Frisco.
Leaving Massachusetts, arriving in Texas.
| Massachusetts | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 105.8 | 97.1 |
| Median home sale price | $688,100 | $356,100 |
| Median days on market | 21 | 56 |
| State income tax on wages | Taxes wages | No tax on wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 6,191 arrived from Texas | 9,454 arrived from Massachusetts |
Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024; Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage, read 1 Oct 2026; State revenue departments (wage tax, 2026); US Census Bureau, ACS, 2024.
When to go: in Massachusetts, the busiest month for home sales over the last year was Jun 2025 and the quietest was Feb 2026. Movers fill up on the same calendar. Check your date.
Source: Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage (Massachusetts homes sold by month).
Doing it yourself
Driving a rental truck from Massachusetts to Texas
1,760 road miles, about 33 hours at the wheel (4 driving days at nine hours a day). Fuel below uses this week's EIA price and the low end of each brand's mpg, because a loaded truck does worse than the brochure.
- Studio10 to 12 ft truckFuel $628 to $942gasoline
- 1 or 2 bedroom15 to 16 ft truckFuel $628 to $1,257gasoline
- 3 bedroom20 to 22 ft truckFuel $754 to $850gas or diesel, by brand
- 4 bedroom26 ft truckFuel $850 to $1,381gas or diesel, by brand
For comparison: reviewers who hired full-service movers on Massachusetts to Texas moves paid a median $4,200 (19 priced reviews). The truck line above is fuel only: add the rental, mileage or days, coverage, equipment, tolls, a night on the road, and your time.
Sources: Brand spec pages (U-Haul, Penske, Budget) (mpg and fuel type); US EIA weekly retail prices (week of 19 Oct 2026); OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (road miles).
Ask out loud
Questions people ask
- How many people moved from Massachusetts to Texas?
- The 2024 American Community Survey counts 9,454 people moving from Massachusetts to Texas, with a margin of plus or minus 2,933. 6,191 people moved from Texas to Massachusetts. Those figures are person counts, not a count of hired movers.
- How long is the usual Boston to Frisco run?
- In our file the most common trip is Boston to Frisco. It is 1,760 miles and about 33 hours of driving. Those hours are the drive, and a household-goods shipment is then delivered inside a window set on the order for service.
- What do the reviews report for price, damage, and delays?
- The median reported price is $4,200 across 19 priced reviews, and the middle half runs from $2,700 to $7,500. The file holds 19 reviews, and the prices mix home sizes and distances. 42% of those reviews mention damage, and 26% mention a delay or a no-show.
- How do cost of living and wage tax compare at each end?
- BEA price parity for 2024 is 105.8 in Massachusetts and 97.1 in Texas, with the United States at 100. Massachusetts taxes wages. Texas does not tax wages.
- What should I confirm before I book this interstate move?
- Confirm an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate, and a binding or not-to-exceed estimate is the form that caps the price. Get the delivery window and the deposit terms in the written order.
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- What movers costNational medians by year and lane.
- The 110% ruleWhat you can be made to pay on delivery day.
About Anthony Bale
A moving industry professional, author and writer. Anthony has been at different positions in the industry for the last 10 years, gaining significant knowledge on the relocation process. He himself has moved 6 times already, which helped him explore the other side of the moving process.
At Haulest he writes the US cost, hiring, and rights pages, reading the licensed review file every week so the numbers on the page are the numbers people reported.
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