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Longview vs Texarkana
Longview and Texarkana
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Texarkana are above the US rate in this release, 9.8 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Longview to Texarkana
In 2022-2023, 28 households filed a move from Longview to Texarkana (about 45 people, average adjusted gross income $48,714). Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $832 in Longview and $877 in Texarkana. Longview has no state tax on wages. Texarkana has no state tax on wages. Local pay in Texarkana is 87% of the national level for the same work, against 85% in Longview.
Texarkana averages 216 sunny days, with July highs around 92°F and January nights around 38°F. Longview is 219 sunny days, 92°F in July, 39°F in January. Commutes average 21 minutes in Texarkana and 24 in Longview.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 28 households moved Longview → Texarkana (about 45 people, average AGI $48,714). The reverse flow is too small for the IRS to publish.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Longview and Texarkana changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 93 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,600–$3,050
- Container or pod
- $1,100–$2,050
- Rent a truck
- $400–$750
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Questions
Is Texarkana cheaper than Longview after tax and rent?
No. Texarkana leaves about $36 less a month, so the cost of living is higher there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $832 in Longview and $877 in Texarkana.
Does Texarkana have state income tax?
Texarkana is in Texas, which has no state income tax.
Did people actually move from Longview to Texarkana?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.