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Moving from Denver to Austin
A move from Denver to Austin eliminates your state income tax entirely — but it replaces one of the lowest property tax rates in the country with one of the highest. Whether that trade works in your favor depends almost entirely on whether you rent or own and how much your home is worth. Housing costs drop moderately, rent is slightly cheaper, and household incomes between the two cities are nearly identical. This is a move built on lifestyle and tax strategy more than raw affordability. Here’s how the numbers break down, and why Poseidon Moving & Storage is the right Denver to Austin moving company for this interstate move.
Denver to Austin Moving Services
Moving from Denver to Austin is an interstate relocation that covers roughly 920 miles through some of the most open terrain in the country. Whether you’re leaving a bungalow in a historic neighborhood, a newer townhome in the suburbs, or a high-rise apartment downtown, the Poseidon Moving team helps you move with a clear schedule, careful handling, and support from packing to delivery.
We handle both residential and commercial moves, offering packing and unpacking services along with short- and long-term storage options when your timeline needs flexibility. Our fleet of equipped moving trucks carries everything needed for a safe move — dollies, moving pads, and the right tools for the job. Every move is staffed by expert movers who know how to protect your belongings through altitude changes, wide-open highway stretches, and Texas summer heat.
Poseidon Moving is BBB A+ rated and has been for over a decade. Our interstate carriers are fully FMCSA licensed and insured. The primary route heads south on I-25 through Colorado Springs and Pueblo, crosses into New Mexico near Raton Pass, then picks up US-87 and US-287 through the Texas Panhandle — passing Amarillo, Lubbock, and Abilene — before connecting with I-35 into the Austin metro. Once the truck arrives in central Texas, crews are prepared for deliveries in East Riverside, Cedar Park, Georgetown, or a downtown loft in the Warehouse District. A dedicated coordinator tracks your shipment from the Mile High City to the Live Music Capital.
Denver vs. Austin: Cost of Living Comparison
Both Colorado and Texas are popular relocation destinations for tech workers and young professionals, but they fund their governments in fundamentally different ways. The result is a tax-structure swap that rewards some households and costs others — depending almost entirely on homeownership and income level.
| Category | Denver | Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Cost of Living | ~11% above national avg. | ~30% above national avg. |
| Median Home Price | ~$590,000 | ~$500,000 |
| Average Rent (1BR) | ~$1,700/month | ~$1,550/month |
| Income Tax | 4.40% flat | 0% (no state income tax) |
| Property Tax Rate | ~0.50% | ~1.81% (Travis County) |
| Sales Tax | ~8.81% | ~8.25% |
| Median Household Income | ~$85,000 | ~$85,000 |
The income tax line is the most immediate difference. Colorado charges a flat 4.40% income tax; Texas charges zero. On a household income of $85,000, that’s roughly $3,740 per year back in your pocket. But that savings has a direct counterweight: Austin’s Travis County property tax rate of ~1.81% is more than triple Denver’s ~0.50%. On a $500,000 Austin home, annual property taxes come to approximately $9,050 — compared to roughly $2,950 on a $590,000 Denver home. That’s a $6,100 annual increase in property tax that more than erases the income-tax savings for homeowners at that price point. Renters, by contrast, avoid the property-tax hit entirely and collect the full income-tax benefit — making this move substantially more favorable for tenants than for buyers.
Housing gives Austin a moderate edge on sticker price: the ~$90,000 gap between Denver’s ~$590,000 median and Austin’s ~$500,000 median translates to a smaller down payment and lower mortgage principal. Rent is also slightly cheaper at ~$1,550 versus ~$1,700 for a one-bedroom, saving roughly $1,800 per year. Sales tax is effectively a wash. And median household incomes are virtually identical at ~$85,000 in both metros — one of the closest income matches you’ll find between any two major cities.
Austin’s economy runs on tech, with major employers in semiconductor manufacturing, software, and cloud infrastructure alongside the University of Texas and a growing healthcare sector. The live music scene, food truck culture, and outdoor access along Barton Creek and Lady Bird Lake draw people who want a vibrant urban core without the altitude adjustment. Neither state taxes Social Security benefits, making this corridor attractive for retirees weighing the property-tax trade.
Cost to Move Denver to Austin
The average moving cost from Denver to Austin ranges from roughly $1,800 to $6,000, depending on the size of your home, the services you select, and when you move. A studio or one-bedroom apartment with minimal furniture typically falls on the lower end, while a full four-bedroom household with packing, crating, and specialty items can push toward the upper range or beyond.
At about 920 miles, this corridor sits in the mid-distance range for interstate moves, which keeps costs moderate relative to cross-country hauls. Seasonal timing still matters: summer is peak moving season industry-wide, and families relocating before the school year in either city add demand. Moving in late fall or winter often results in lower quotes and more flexible scheduling.
Poseidon Moving & Storage offers flexible service tiers for this corridor. Our all-inclusive packages cover packing, disassembly, loading, transport, delivery, reassembly, and basic liability protection under a single flat-rate quote — no surprise fees at the door. For smaller loads or tighter budgets, ask about our truck share options, which consolidate southbound shipments to reduce per-household cost. And if your timeline is tight, our expedited service prioritizes your shipment for faster delivery.
Every quote is based on your actual inventory, not an industry average. Get your personalized quote today and lock in a number before you move.
Why Choose Us for Your Denver to Austin Move
Poseidon Moving brings route-specific experience to every Denver-to-Austin relocation. We’ve handled moves along this Front Range-to-Texas route for years and understand the logistics unique to both Colorado and central Texas.
Every relocation begins with a thorough virtual or in-home walkthrough — whether you’re in a Victorian in Highlands, a ranch home in Littleton, a condo in LoDo, or a family house in Arvada or Broomfield — and produces a binding flat-rate quote covering labor, packing materials, fuel, mileage, and basic door-to-door liability coverage. What’s quoted is what you pay — no exceptions.
What separates Poseidon on this corridor is how we handle the elevation and climate shift. Your shipment starts at 5,280 feet, climbs higher through Raton Pass, then descends across hundreds of miles of open high plains before arriving in the Texas Hill Country heat. We schedule routing and truck protocols to protect temperature-sensitive items — wood furniture, electronics, musical instruments — through wide temperature swings and sustained summer heat across the Panhandle. On the Austin end, many newer communities in the suburbs have HOA delivery windows and access restrictions, and we coordinate those details before the truck arrives. Your coordinator provides live updates from departure through final placement, so you always know where your shipment is. Request your free consultation today, and let Poseidon handle the details from first walkthrough to last box placed.
