Moving to Texas from France
What to Expect
Considering a move from France to Texas? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from France to Texas, you would find that Texas is 13.0% more expensive than France overall. A €67,000 salary in France would need to be roughly $84,800 in Texas to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Houston averages 80°F vs 60°F in Paris, making it significantly warmer.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 5.0% less
Groceries
pay 2.2% more
Transportation
pay 22.0% less
Housing
pay 55.0% more
Childcare
pay 57.3% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 1.3% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
What salary do you need in Texas?
What does your salary buy?
€67,000 → $84,800
To maintain the same standard of living in Texas
Calculate with your salary →Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Texas cost about 3% more than cities in France.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from France to Texas.
people moved from France to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Texas compared to France.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
France performs better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Texas performs significantly better than France across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Texas performs significantly better than France across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
France performs better than Texas across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), World Health Organization (2024), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
Weather in Texas vs France
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Paris | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 48°/38°F (9°/3°C) | 67°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) | 86°/67°F (30°/19°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 74°/58°F (23°/14°C) | 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 52°/43°F (11°/6°C) | 73°/53°F (23°/11°C) |
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| Month | Paris | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°/36°F (6.9°/2.5°C) | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.2°C) |
| Feb | 47°/37°F (8.2°/2.8°C) | 66°/47°F (19.1°/8.1°C) |
| Mar | 53°/41°F (11.8°/5.1°C) | 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.4°C) |
| Apr | 58°/44°F (14.7°/6.8°C) | 80°/59°F (26.4°/15.2°C) |
| May | 66°/51°F (19.0°/10.5°C) | 86°/68°F (30.2°/19.8°C) |
| Jun | 71°/56°F (21.8°/13.3°C) | 91°/73°F (33.0°/22.9°C) |
| Jul | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.5°C) | 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.9°C) |
| Aug | 76°/60°F (24.6°/15.4°C) | 94°/75°F (34.7°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 69°/54°F (20.8°/12.5°C) | 90°/70°F (32.1°/21.0°C) |
| Oct | 60°/49°F (15.8°/9.2°C) | 82°/61°F (27.8°/16.1°C) |
| Nov | 51°/42°F (10.4°/5.3°C) | 72°/52°F (22.5°/11.2°C) |
| Dec | 46°/38°F (7.8°/3.6°C) | 64°/45°F (17.9°/7.0°C) |
Météo-France
National Weather ServiceCan you move from France to Texas?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between France and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
France passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting France
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Texas than France?
On average Texas is around 13% pricier than France, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Texas?
Budget about $21,200 for 3 months in Texas (based on a €67,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Texas?
From major Texas cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in France and Texas are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Texas compared to France?
France performs better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Texas compared to France?
The average high temperature in Houston is 80°F, compared to 60°F in Paris. Houston receives around 49.8 in of rainfall per year, while Paris gets 25.6 in.
What language do they speak in Texas?
The official language in Texas is English. In France, the official language is French.
