Washington to Texas
Moving from Washington to Texas
Reviewers who moved from Washington to Texas paid a median $5,951. 15,937 people made the move in 2024, and 16,202 went the other way. Spokane to Austin, the most common run in our file, is 2,009 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$5,951
median, 45 priced reviews
Moved last year
15,937
WA to TX, 2024
Typical drive
2,009 mi
Spokane to Austin
Cost of living
-9.3%
TX vs WA, US = 100
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 3 Nov 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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Washington to Texas · median paid
$5,951
45 reviewed moves
2,009 road miles
Median and middle half of what 45 reviewers paid on this lane. A mover's written estimate is what counts.
What it costs
Washington to Texas moving cost
Across 45 priced reviews of moves from Washington to Texas, the median was $5,951 and the middle half paid $3,456 to $9,500. Home sizes and distances are mixed; the table below is by size.
Planning ranges for 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 | $2,800 to $5,000 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,600 to $6,400 |
| 2 bedroom | $4,800 to $8,600 |
| 3 bedroom | $6,400 to $11,200 |
| 4+ bedroom | $8,200 to $14,500 |
Source: Haulest research bands, September 2026 (band set by the Spokane to Austin drive).
Live numbers: US on-highway diesel $6.29 per gallon for the week of 2026-11-02 (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.
From the review file
Movers with reviews on the Washington to Texas run
How this list was made. Every mover here has at least two reviews in our file for a move from Washington to Texas. Sorted by how many matching reviews each mover has, not by rating. Corpus as of 3 Nov 2026. Not a ranking and not a recommendation.
| Mover | Based | Record | Matching reviews | All reviews | Median reported, this run | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWest Relocation | Portland, OR | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 1383516 | 3 | 661.0 mean, dated | $4,000 | 2 Dec 2021 |
| Los Angeles Transfer and Storage | Van Nuys, CA | No FMCSA matchUSDOT 1159748 | 2 | 1694.0 mean, dated | $10,000 | 1 Jul 2021 |
| Lile Moving and Storage | Tualatin, OR | No FMCSA match | 2 | 172.0 mean, dated | $13,000 | 5 May 2021 |
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 3 Nov 2026; FMCSA Licensing and Insurance, household-goods authority (record column).
Recent reviews
People who moved Washington to Texas
5 of 5 · 3 Nov 2026 · reported $3,347
“The decision to move into a smaller house meant careful organization and planning was needed. The movers efficiently moved the furniture and belongings that I chose to move, in accordance with my directions. They were polite, on time and listened. They were a great help in making downsizing not so stressful.”
5 of 5 · 9 Dec 2025 · reported $6,988
“We’ve used Nation Capital Movers twice now, and their service continues to exceed expectations above and beyond. The team is extremely professional, punctual, and handles every item with exceptional care. Their attention to detail and respect for valuables is unmatched. There are no hidden fees,…”
1 of 5 · 5 Aug 2025 · reported $5,700
“This company is a scam! I've been waiting for my belongings for over TWO WEEKS, sleeping on an air mattress. I just found out the truck hasn't even left yet? WTF?! Turns out the truck won't arrive until a 3 week delay. Now I may miss my cousins wedding because of them!”
What went wrong on this run: of 45 reviews, 38% mention damage and 40% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Who makes this move
Washington does not tax wages, and Texas does not tax wages.
Census counts both ways. In 2024, Census ACS data put 15,937 people moving from Washington to Texas, with a margin of plus or minus 3,731. The other direction was 16,202 people moving from Texas to Washington. The two published counts are close in size.
Price levels differ. BEA regional price parity for 2024 sets the US at 100. Washington reads 107.0 and Texas reads 97.1. On that index, the same basket of goods and services costs more in Washington than in Texas. The figures compare places, not households.
Neither state taxes wages. Washington does not tax wages, and Texas does not tax wages. This page quotes no wage tax rate for either state, since neither state taxes wages. The wage tax fact is the same at both ends of the move.
What the job looks like
Those figures mix home sizes and distances, so the median is a midpoint of mixed reports.
The common run is long. The most common trip in our file runs from Spokane to Austin. It covers 2,009 miles and about 35 hours of driving. Hours of that length mean more than one day on the road once a crew rests. A long distance move on this lane is priced by shipment weight and by miles.
Quotes spread wide. Across 45 reviews in our file, the median reported price is $5,951, drawn from 45 priced reviews. The middle half of those prices runs from $3,456 to $9,500. Those figures mix home sizes and distances, so the median is a midpoint of mixed reports.
Damage and delay show up often. Of the 45 reviews, 38% mention damage and 40% mention a delay or a no-show. A delivery window is a span of dates set on the order for service, not a clock time promise. If the dates slip, keep the written window with the order.
Before you book
On a non-binding estimate, the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate.
Check the carrier first. An interstate household move needs a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Look the number up before you pay anyone. Haulest writes about this run and does not haul freight. Use the license lookup to confirm the record is active.
Pin the price type. Ask for a binding estimate or a not-to-exceed figure before load day. On a non-binding estimate, the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate. Read the 110 percent rule and how to read a moving estimate so the paper matches the job.
Get the window and the deposit in writing. The delivery window belongs on the order for service, in words you can check later. Deposit terms should say how much is due, when it is due, and whether it is refundable. Compare those lines with a moving company deposit guide before you transfer money.
Leaving Washington, arriving in Texas.
| Washington | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 107.0 | 97.1 |
| Median home sale price | $651,800 | $356,100 |
| Median days on market | 19 | 56 |
| State income tax on wages | No tax on wages | No tax on wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 16,202 arrived from Texas | 15,937 arrived from Washington |
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 Washington, 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 (Washington homes sold by month).
Doing it yourself
Driving a rental truck from Washington to Texas
2,009 road miles, about 35 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 $715 to $1,072gasoline
- 1 or 2 bedroom15 to 16 ft truckFuel $715 to $1,429gasoline
- 3 bedroom20 to 22 ft truckFuel $858 to $982gas or diesel, by brand
- 4 bedroom26 ft truckFuel $982 to $1,595gas or diesel, by brand
For comparison: reviewers who hired full-service movers on Washington to Texas moves paid a median $5,951 (45 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 26 Oct 2026); OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (road miles).
Ask out loud
Questions people ask
- How many people moved from Washington to Texas?
- Census ACS 2024 counts 15,937 people moving from Washington to Texas, with a margin of plus or minus 3,731. The reverse count is 16,202 people moving from Texas to Washington.
- How long is the common Washington to Texas run?
- The most common trip in our file is Spokane to Austin. It covers 2,009 miles and about 35 hours of driving. That much driving means more than one day on the road.
- What prices show up in reviews for this lane?
- Across 45 reviews, the median reported price is $5,951 from 45 priced reviews. The middle half runs from $3,456 to $9,500. Those prices mix home sizes and distances.
- Do reviews on this run mention damage or delay?
- Of the reviews in our file, 38% mention damage. 40% mention a delay or a no-show. A delivery window is a span of dates on the order for service.
- What should I confirm before I book an interstate mover?
- 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. Put the delivery window and the deposit terms in writing.
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Keep going
- Texas to WashingtonThe same run the other way.
- Moving in WashingtonWho regulates the move, and the top-rated movers there.
- Moving in TexasWho regulates the move, and the top-rated movers there.
- 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.
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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