North Carolina to Texas
Moving from North Carolina to Texas
Reviewers who moved from North Carolina to Texas paid a median $4,000. 15,679 people made the move in 2024, and 16,498 went the other way. Durham to Houston, the most common run in our file, is 1,175 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$4,000
median, 31 priced reviews
Moved last year
15,679
NC to TX, 2024
Typical drive
1,175 mi
Durham to Houston
Cost of living
+2.9%
TX vs NC, US = 100
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 21 Sept 2026 (reviewer-reported); US Census Bureau, ACS state-to-state migration, 2024; OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (driving route); BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
What it costs
North Carolina to Texas moving cost
Across 31 priced reviews of moves from North Carolina to Texas, the median was $4,000 and the middle half paid $2,400 to $7,259. Home sizes and distances are mixed; the table below is by size.
Planning ranges for 1,000–2,000 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–$4,000 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,000–$5,200 |
| 2 bedroom | $4,000–$7,200 |
| 3 bedroom | $5,400–$9,400 |
| 4+ bedroom | $7,000–$12,000 |
Source: Haulest research bands, September 2026 (band set by the Durham to Houston drive).
Live numbers: US on-highway diesel $5.60 per gallon for the week of 2026-08-31 (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 North Carolina to Texas
5 of 5 · 30 Jan 2026 · reported $7,700
“The guys were very efficient and productive of packing my product. Very friendly and I highly recommend. They made sure to be mindful and careful with wrapping amd packing the product. They were in and out super quick.”
5 of 5 · 12 Dec 2025 · reported $7,259
“Were given a window of time for the company to arrive for pick up; they called early and let us know that they were on their way, time of arrival was on point. They came in and did a walk through and got right to work. They handled everything with care and respect. When they got done, they did…”
1 of 5 · 6 Jul 2024 · reported $13,000
“All around horrible experience. I’ve spent the last 23 years relocating every few years for my career so have used a number of long distance movers. I decided to give this company a chance as it seemed to be a good value and I liked the claim from their site of no hidden fees and that your…”
What went wrong on this run: of 31 reviews, 32% mention damage and 32% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Who makes this move
Those are headcounts, not a reason anyone packed a truck.
Census counts both ways. ACS 2024 counts 15,679 people who moved from North Carolina to Texas, with a margin of plus or minus 4,224. 16,498 people moved the other way, from Texas to North Carolina. Those are headcounts, not a reason anyone packed a truck.
Price levels sit near the national mark. BEA price parity for 2024 puts North Carolina at 94.3 and Texas at 97.1, with the United States at 100. North Carolina taxes wages. Texas does not tax wages. A lower index is a price level, not a promise that your rent or grocery bill will match it.
What the job looks like
Of those reviews, 32% mention damage and 32% mention a delay or a no-show.
The common run is long. The most common trip in our file is Durham to Houston, 1,175 miles and about 22 hours of driving. The truck is on the road for that drive, and delivery is a window of days set on the order, not a same-hour arrival. Long-distance household moves are priced by weight and miles.
The review sample is smaller. Our file has 31 reviews for this run. The median reported price is $4,000 across 31 priced reviews, and the middle half runs from $2,400 to $7,259. Prices mix home sizes and distances.
Damage and delays show up often. Of those reviews, 32% mention damage and 32% mention a delay or a no-show. A smaller sample means one bad job moves the share more than it would in a larger file. Read the complaints, then put the delivery window in writing before you book. See delivery window complaints if the date range slips.
Before you book
On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate
Check the license before the quote. Interstate household moves need a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Look the number up yourself; a logo on a website is not the same check. Haulest is not a carrier and does not book the truck. Use the license lookup before you send a deposit.
Pin the price type and the dates. Ask for a binding or not-to-exceed estimate, and read how weight and miles build the figure. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate, which is the 110 percent rule. Get the delivery window in writing on the order for service.
Write the deposit terms down. Ask what the deposit covers, when it is due, and what happens if you cancel or the mover does. Match those words to the estimate before you pay. If the line is vague, ask for a rewrite before any money moves.
Leaving North Carolina, arriving in Texas.
| North Carolina | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 94.3 | 97.1 |
| Median home sale price | $397,600 | $356,100 |
| Median days on market | 52 | 56 |
| State income tax on wages | Taxes wages | No tax on wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 16,498 arrived from Texas | 15,679 arrived from North Carolina |
Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024; Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage, read 22 Sept 2026; State revenue departments (wage tax, 2026); US Census Bureau, ACS, 2024.
When to go: in North Carolina, the busiest month for home sales over the last year was Jun 2025 and the quietest was Jan 2026. Movers fill up on the same calendar. Check your date.
Source: Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage (North Carolina homes sold by month).
Ask out loud
Questions people ask
- How many people moved from North Carolina to Texas?
- ACS 2024 counts 15,679 people moving from North Carolina to Texas, with a margin of plus or minus 4,224. The reverse count is 16,498 people moving from Texas to North Carolina. The figures are headcounts, not a story about why anyone left.
- How long is the most common run?
- The most common trip in our file is Durham to Houston, 1,175 miles and about 22 hours of driving. Delivery is still a window set on the order for service, not a clock time. The load is priced by weight and miles.
- What do the reviews show for price, damage, and delay?
- This run has 31 reviews and. The median reported price is $4,000 across 31 priced reviews, with the middle half from $2,400 to $7,259. 32% mention damage and 32% mention a delay or a no-show.
- How do cost of living and wage tax compare?
- BEA price parity for 2024 is 94.3 in North Carolina and 97.1 in Texas, with the United States at 100. North Carolina taxes wages. Texas does not tax wages.
- What should I confirm before I pay a deposit?
- Confirm an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority, then ask for a binding or not-to-exceed estimate. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver once you pay 110 percent of the estimate. Get the delivery window and the deposit terms in writing.
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- Texas to North CarolinaThe same run the other way.
- Long distance moversWeight, miles, and where the bill grows.
- What movers costNational medians by year and lane.
- The 110% ruleWhat you can be made to pay on delivery day.
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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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