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Moving from Illinois to Texas

See how relocating from Illinois to Texas would affect your tax burden — including state income tax, property tax, and sales tax.

Your Current Situation
Where You're Headed

Illinois Texas

Save $4,950/yr

Moving from Illinois to Texas reduces your combined state income and property taxes by $4,950 annually.

State Tax

$0

Sales Tax

0.1%

Detailed Tax Comparison

Tax ComponentIllinoisCurrentTexasTarget
State Income Tax49500
Sales Tax Rate0.1%0.1%
Total Tax Burden$4,950$0
Annual Net Difference−$4,950

State income tax calculated on gross income. Property tax estimated using state average effective rate. Federal taxes are the same in all states and are excluded.

Cost of Living

National average index = 100

IllinoisTexas
COL Index9693
Housing8582
Median Home$260,000$305,000
Est. Annual COL Diff−$1,800/yr

Based on BEA Regional Price Parities. Annual difference estimated on $60,000 baseline spending. Housing is the largest factor in COL differences between states.

Your Options at a Glance

IllinoisTexas

−$5k/yr

Annual tax savings

This analysis covers state income tax, estimated property tax, and sales tax rates. Federal taxes are excluded (same in all states). Consult a tax professional for major relocation decisions.

Sources

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Last updated May 14, 2026 Tax year 2025-26

Data sources: IRS (irs.gov), Social Security Administration

This tool is general information only, not financial advice.

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