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Waco vs Tyler
Waco and Tyler
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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 Tyler are under the US rate in this release, 5.2 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Waco to Tyler
In 2022-2023, 27 households filed a move from Waco to Tyler (about 48 people, average adjusted gross income $47,926). 33 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,108 in Waco and $1,024 in Tyler. Waco has no state tax on wages. Tyler has no state tax on wages. Local pay in Tyler is 86% of the national level for the same work, against 84% in Waco.
Tyler averages 220 sunny days, with July highs around 93°F and January nights around 38°F. Waco is 221 sunny days, 95°F in July, 37°F in January. Commutes average 23 minutes in Tyler and 22 in Waco.
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, 27 households moved Waco → Tyler (about 48 people, average AGI $47,926). 33 households went the other way.
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 Waco and Tyler changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 156 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,700–$3,150
- Container or pod
- $1,150–$2,150
- Rent a truck
- $450–$800
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Questions
Is Tyler cheaper than Waco after tax and rent?
Yes. Tyler leaves about $89 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,108 in Waco and $1,024 in Tyler.
Does Tyler have state income tax?
Tyler is in Texas, which has no state income tax.
Did people actually move from Waco to Tyler?
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.