Moving from Dallas, TX to Austin, TX

Straight-line distance: 182 miles.

Home sizeEstimated cost
Studio / 1-bedroom$618 – $949
2-3 bedroom$1,820 – $2,772
4+ bedroom house$3,333 – $5,063

Estimates based on typical per-mile and per-room moving-industry rates; actual quotes vary by mover, season, and access. Not a quote from any specific company.

How Austin compares to Dallas

Dallas's median home value is $270,700 — 41% lower than Austin's $461,500.

Median household income is $63,985 in Dallas versus $86,556 in Austin.

Typical rent runs $1,305 in Dallas and $1,549 in Austin.

On housing costs, Dallas, TX looks more affordable than Austin, TX — lower median home value and rent. This reflects housing only, not total cost of living.

MetricDallas, TXAustin, TX
Population1,300,642958,202
Median home value$270,700$461,500
Median household income$63,985$86,556
Median gross rent$1,305$1,549
Climate risk (FEMA)Very HighRelatively High

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey; FEMA National Risk Index

Data last updated July 2026.