The truth about Austin, TX
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7/26/2013
Austin and it's surrounding suburbs have the highest cost of living of any area in Texas. I really don't know how students even afford to go to college here. They must have 3-6 roomates to afford the rent the greedy real estate owners charge in this area. There is no State income tax, but Texas gets you in other ways with it's high property taxes; high sales tax; high fuel tax; high tobacco tax and high alcohol tax. People in Austin and the surrounding areas complain about the very rude drivers here and say it's "all the Californians moving in". Nope, nearly all the rude drivers here are, yes, from Texas & mostly from along the coast. Also, Texans are busy bodies and LOVE to sue each other. It's probably the reason it's EXTREMELY hard to ever get to know your neighbors here. They don't trust anyone! If you are thinking of moving to Austin or it's surrounding area, don't plan on getting to know your neighbors. Drivers here LOVE to drive in packs, as if any sane person wants to be surrounded by a bunch of nutcases who have total disregard for their own safety. Also, no matter what you hear, Austin IS NOT the live music capital of the world, no way, no how. In fact, good music here is RARE. If you want to see the music capital of the world, go to downtown Nashville, TN. Also, expect literally 5 straight months of summer, with daily temperatures over 97 degrees and lows in July & August of around 80, with relative humidities averaging around 65% (this is high & very deadly). Every come to Austin, just stop and take a slow, close look around at the people. They are some of the most physically unattractive people I've ever seen in the United States. Salaries & wages here are pathetically low in comparison to the cost of living. I hate to say it, but if you are hell bent on moving to Texas and want to save for retirement by making a good salary and not having to fight a high cost of living, try the Houston area. I thought I'd never recommend that place!
Jim James | ,