Compare taxes and see how much you save moving from Virginia to Texas
Northern Virginia (NoVA) tech workers are increasingly relocating to Texas. Virginia's 5.75% top rate kicks in at just $17,000 income (one of the lowest thresholds nationally), while Texas charges 0% (constitutionally prohibited). At $100,000: Virginia $5,175 vs Texas $0. The catch: Texas property taxes (1.6%) are nearly double Virginia's (0.82%). For high earners, income tax savings still win; for modest earners with expensive homes, it's closer.
Progressive Tax
Top rate at $17K income
No Income Tax
Constitutionally prohibited
At $100,000 income:
That is $431/month back in your pocket!
| Income | VA Tax | TX Tax | Savings | 10-Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $2,393 | $0 | TX saves $2,393 | $23,930 |
| $75,000 | $3,831 | $0 | TX saves $3,831 | $38,310 |
| $100,000 | $5,175 | $0 | TX saves $5,175 | $51,750 |
| $150,000 | $8,050 | $0 | TX saves $8,050 | $80,500 |
| $200,000 | $10,925 | $0 | TX saves $10,925 | $109,250 |
| $300,000 | $16,675 | $0 | TX saves $16,675 | $166,750 |
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Get Matched With a CPA →At $100,000 income: save $5,175/year in income tax. However, Texas property taxes are nearly double (1.6% vs 0.82%). On a $500K home: TX = $8,000/year, VA = $4,100/year. Net savings at $100K income with $500K home: $5,175 - $3,900 = $1,275/year. Higher earners see bigger net gains; homeowners with modest incomes may break even.
Yes—Austin has become a major tech hub with Apple, Google, Meta, Tesla, and Oracle. However, you lose proximity to federal contractors and government clients. If your work requires security clearances or DC presence, remote from Texas may not be viable. Pure tech workers (not defense/government) find Austin's job market excellent and salaries competitive with NoVA.
Virginia's 0.82% property tax is a significant advantage over Texas's 1.6%. On a $600,000 home: VA = $4,920/year, TX = $9,600/year—a $4,680 difference. This can offset or exceed income tax savings for homeowners with modest incomes. Renters and high earners benefit most from Texas; homeowners with incomes under $100K should calculate carefully.
Both offer benefits. Virginia exempts up to $40,000 of military retirement pay from state income tax. Texas exempts all income (0% rate). For a military retiree with $60K pension + $50K other income: Virginia taxes ~$4,000, Texas taxes $0. Texas wins, but Virginia's lower property taxes and proximity to military bases (Fort Belvoir, Pentagon) may matter more for some retirees.
Austin for tech workers—it's become 'Silicon Hills' with major tech employers. Dallas for corporate roles—more Fortune 500 HQs (AT&T, American Airlines, Southwest). Houston for energy sector. All three offer zero income tax and lower costs than NoVA. Austin is most similar to NoVA culturally (educated, liberal-leaning); Dallas is more corporate-traditional.