Pennsylvania to Texas
Moving from Pennsylvania to Texas
Reviewers who moved from Pennsylvania to Texas paid a median $4,000. 12,979 people made the move in 2024, and 7,249 went the other way. Philadelphia to Dallas, the most common run in our file, is 1,465 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$4,000
median, 31 priced reviews
Moved last year
12,979
PA to TX, 2024
Typical drive
1,465 mi
Philadelphia to Dallas
Cost of living
-0.5%
TX vs PA, 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
Pennsylvania to Texas moving cost
Across 31 priced reviews of moves from Pennsylvania to Texas, the median was $4,000 and the middle half paid $2,094 to $6,500. 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 Philadelphia to Dallas 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 Pennsylvania to Texas
1 of 5 · 5 Dec 2024 · reported $7,800
“I left a review on their site. This company is poorly managed and they will scam you! They do not deliver on time, their employees steal and go through your stuff, they say its never their fault and they wont deliver on promised time. Save yourself the headache!!! I have emails and pictures to back…”
5 of 5 · 26 Sept 2024 · reported $5,400
“Moving amid a heat wave was not something I was looking forward to, but the movers were incredible. They worked tirelessly in the blazing heat to ensure that all of my items were packed and safely delivered. Despite the harsh conditions, they maintained a positive attitude and worked efficiently. I…”
1 of 5 · 10 Jan 2024 · reported $6,500
“MOVING RELOCATION SERVICES bates you with an “estimate”. This price is reasonable based on a list you provide them of your belongings. My list was thoroughly vetted and included everything. The initial rep, Cheryl, was accommodating, then she disappeared once they defaulted. When I could reach her,…”
What went wrong on this run: of 31 reviews, 42% mention damage and 35% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Who makes this move
Pennsylvania taxes wages. Texas does not tax wages.
Census counts both directions. Census ACS 2024 counts 12,979 people who moved from Pennsylvania to Texas, with a margin of plus or minus 3,357. In the other direction, 7,249 people moved from Texas to Pennsylvania. Both numbers are headcounts of people who changed states in that data year.
Price levels and the wage tax. BEA price parity for 2024 sets the United States at 100. Pennsylvania stands at 97.6 and Texas stands at 97.1. Pennsylvania taxes wages. Texas does not tax wages. Both state figures sit near the United States mark of 100.
What the job looks like
Delivery is a window set on the order for service.
Philadelphia to Dallas is the common run. In our file that pair is the most common trip, at 1,465 miles and about 27 hours of driving. A drive of that length keeps the truck on the road for more than one day. The hour figure is time behind the wheel, so the job runs longer than the drive alone.
Weight and miles set the price. Long-distance moves are priced by weight and miles. The 1,465 mile distance is one input, and the weight of the shipment is the other. Delivery is a window set on the order for service. The truck is not popping over for a quick errand, so get that window on the order before you book time off.
Damage and delay show up here. Our file for this run holds 31 reviews, a small sample. Of those, 42% mention damage and 35% mention a delay or a no-show. The median reported price is $4,000 across 31 priced reviews, and the middle half runs from $2,094 to $6,500. Prices mix home sizes and distances.
Before you book
On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate.
Check the USDOT number and the authority. Interstate household moves need a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Confirm both are active before you hand over a deposit. Use a license lookup on the number the mover gives you, and walk away if the record does not match the name on the estimate.
Get the estimate type in writing. Ask for a binding estimate or a not-to-exceed estimate, and read how each line is built in a guide to estimates. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate. That 110 percent rule is the cap to know before pickup day.
Put the window and the deposit on paper. Get the delivery window in writing on the order for service, and keep a copy. Read deposit terms before you pay, including when any deposit is due and what the contract says if you cancel. If the paperwork skips the window or the deposit rules, ask for a rewrite before you sign.
Leaving Pennsylvania, arriving in Texas.
| Pennsylvania | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 97.6 | 97.1 |
| Median home sale price | $330,200 | $356,100 |
| Median days on market | 30 | 56 |
| State income tax on wages | Taxes wages | No tax on wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 7,249 arrived from Texas | 12,979 arrived from Pennsylvania |
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 Pennsylvania, 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 (Pennsylvania homes sold by month).
Ask out loud
Questions people ask
- How many people moved from Pennsylvania to Texas?
- Census ACS 2024 counts 12,979 people who moved from Pennsylvania to Texas, with a margin of plus or minus 3,357. 7,249 people moved from Texas to Pennsylvania in the same data.
- How long is the common Pennsylvania to Texas trip?
- The most common run in our file is Philadelphia to Dallas. It covers 1,465 miles and about 27 hours of driving, so plan on more than one day on the road.
- What do reviews report for price, damage, and delay?
- Across 31 priced reviews the median reported price is $4,000, and the middle half runs from $2,094 to $6,500. 42% of the reviews mention damage and 35% mention a delay or a no-show. Prices mix home sizes and distances.
- What should I check before I book an interstate mover?
- The mover needs an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Ask for a binding or not-to-exceed estimate, and get the delivery window and deposit terms in writing. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate.
- How do living costs and wage taxes differ at each end?
- BEA price parity for 2024 puts Pennsylvania at 97.6 and Texas at 97.1, with the United States at 100. Pennsylvania taxes wages. Texas does not tax wages.
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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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