Is it worth traveling here?
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Net monthly gain vs. staying home
+$410/mo
Worth the move.
Effective hourly at Houston
$39.00/hr
CoL-adjusted + per diem + state tax
→Extra housing cost: $1,300 - $1,200 = -$100/mo
→Scale premium: $510/mo after 0% TX tax
→No TX income tax: saves ~$398/mo vs. your home state
Market context
TX has no state income tax. Petrochemical and energy-sector work.
Per diem and housing vary by contractor and project. Always confirm current per diem with the hall for the specific call before making the move.