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RELOCATION BRIEF · SOUTH DAKOTA → COLLEGE STATION, TX

Moving from South Dakota to College Station, TX

A&M anchor, young and growing.

The money math

Housing does NOT get cheaper: $300K statewide median vs $311K in College Station. This move is about something other than cost.

State income tax posture is a wash (0% both sides at the top rate).

What you gain — and what you give up

DimensionCollege Station score
Winter mildness8/10
Summer comfort4/10
Walkability4/10
Outdoor access4/10
Culture & food5/10
Healthcare5/10
Airport connectivity4/10
Schools6/10
Safety6/10
Hazard safety9/10
A reasonable landing spot from South Dakota — the gains are real but not dramatic. Compare peers before committing.

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