Average Costs:
These are relative to NY's Hudson Valley... Texas has no state income tax, but a 6.25% state sales tax. Gasoline: less, as low as 75 cents a gallon a few years back, below national average. Property taxes: close to the same. Grocery: close; fruits, veggies, beef: less; Anything that says "NY Style": more Electricity: less, I pay about 7 cents a kilowatthour, cheaper in the cities. Sales Taxes: close Housing: generally more and getting more expensive here. Home insurance: After the mold scare about the same. Dining: generally less; classy places can be high. Major entertainment: close; many can be cheap or free. Vehicles: close to somewhat lower. Vehicle insurance: close Telephone: close Internet Access: close Garbage pickup: less