I 100% agree with you concerning the many downfalls of Dallas, Texas! I used to love, love, love this place, but there's too many things that have changed my heart as far as that goes! Traffic & the SUPER DANGEROUS & AGGRESSIVE DRIVING & paying permanent ridiculous toll fees are my biggest reasons for planning on moving to Phoenix this time next year as God wills! I have been the victim of back to sedan accidents to prove it & these bullies in these big body pickup trucks are your biggest culprits! I am a FULL-TIME Lyft & Uber driver, so this driving matter is extremely huge for me! I can hardly wait to get the hell away from here & make Phoenix my new home!
Win | Frisco, TX | Report Abuse

I totally disagree with you on most counts. I live in Dallas, inside the 635 Loop in Far East Dallas. I've been here for 41 years and this is my experience, along with some reasons that might address some of your complaints. 1. Traffic has continually improved over the past 40 years. I can easily get anywhere in town in 20 minutes or less, including downtown. The freeways have evolved to the point where you can drive the posted limit of 70mph in town, something unheard of in other metropolitan areas. Yes, "rush hour" can be a challenge, especially in inclement weather, but that's true everywhere. 2. Property taxes seem to be high when you compare them to other states, but that's because Texas does NOT have a state income tax, and food and medical supplies are tax exempt. Property taxes remain the primary source of income so, of course, they seem high. Also, property value has increased dramatically over the past few years, an increase created by simple supply and demand. This is a phenomenon being seen throughout the southwestern regions of the U.S. I have been looking at homes in the Albuquerque area, they are every bit as expensive as here. And frankly, I never heard anyone complaining about that valuation when they sell, and stand make $200K on the sale of their home! As I compare our situation to other states, I think we're at a distinct advantage; I have family members in NM who are paying $5K in property taxes in a house valued the same a mine and much more than $5K in state income tax. Furthermore, their sales tax is not all that much less than here. And for taxation purposes, the value of your property is frozen when you turn 65, and a few other cases. In my case, the year I turned 65 my valuation was frozen and with my homestead exemption and senior citizen exemption, my annual tax bill is still under $100 ... yes, under one hundred dollars for the entire year. I don't see that happening in other states. 3. Air quality is usually more a result of the fact that we live in the plains and get the pollen from the north and south depending on how the wind blows. We do have ozone action days on occasion but only when exceptionally hot and humid. I have respiratory issues and am doing quite well here. 4. Yes, summers are hot, but only for a few months, and we are well compensated by very mild winters. We do have the occasional ice and snow event, but not often, and as anyone from the northeast will tell you, it's a small price to pay. And if you go solar, it's even less! 5. I did some comparison shopping in NM over the holidays and can categorically say it's less expensive to live in Dallas. Food at the grocery is more expensive and the selection was not nearly as good, and the price of gasoline was nearly sixty cents higher per gallon. 6. I agree with your assessment of the cultural offerings in the Metroplex. In D/FW we have two professional opera companies, several leading symphonies, and a vibrant theater community. Yes, some of these events seem pricey, but not compared to other cities. Also, most venues are large enough to offer a variety of prices and frequently offer discounts. We also have a number of free concerts throughout the warmer months of the year. All in all, we have it pretty good here. But if you can find somewhere that suits you better, go for it.
Fred | Dallas, TX | Report Abuse

So true!
Bahar | | Report Abuse

THANK YOU for telling this truth.
Ta'Shana | DeSoto, TX | Report Abuse

AZ drivers are worse.
Elija | Phoenix, AZ | Report Abuse