Moving from Kansas to Waco, TX

I-35 corridor growth between DFW and Austin.

The money math

Housing does NOT get cheaper: $230K statewide median vs $259K in Waco. This move is about something other than cost.

Top marginal state income tax drops from 5.58% to 0% — on $150K of taxable income, roughly $8,370/yr back (marginal-rate approximation; your effective savings depend on brackets and deductions).

What you gain — and what you give up

Dimension	Waco score
Winter mildness	8/10
Summer comfort	4/10
Walkability	4/10
Outdoor access	4/10
Culture & food	5/10
Healthcare	5/10
Airport connectivity	3/10
Schools	5/10
Safety	5/10
Hazard safety	9/10

For a Kansas household optimizing cost, this is one of the stronger landing spots in the database.

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