I moved austin recently due to new job, I met few friend ( around 10) with kids , every one regrets - nothing to do - cost of living is too high same as California after pandemic except housing nothing good but it’s high now, - not much job opportunities - kids down with allergies every few weeks R u guys feeling same, I am new with no kid for now, it’s too early for me to comments , but I need blind community comment’s. Tc: 200k
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It's 2023, high cost of living and lack of job opportunities in tech are everywhere.
You don't have to pay state income tax.
Also true in Florida, Tennessee, Washington, Wyoming, New Hampshire, Alaska, Nevada, South Dakota.
They get their money in other ways. Higher property tax and other things
"I have 10 friends with kids who all moved from California to Austin and they all said it's awful!" I don't believe you OP.
I do not want you to believe
"I have 10 friends..." I don't believe you OP.
I’m assuming you’re desi. I know there are a lot of them there which is another appeal for many desis to move. What were you doing in Cali that was different? I guess if you’re an outdoors person Texas would suck
What is desi
Desi = indian.
Cost of living is high relative to what? No way it’s lower in CA…
No, I felt same way, day to day food and other stuff is really costly
Well, when did you move? Inflation has been running rampant for a couple of years now
Grass always looks green on the other side
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Exactly, I was shocked to see day to day spendings, I felt I am spending more
How else do you think the gov funds themselves with 0% state income tax? There are taxes in other things Property tax in Texas is way higher and it’s uncapped on the value of the house where in CA you have prop 13
Lakes, zoos, bat caves, state parks… so much worse than Bay Area? All the sunshine…
You really gonna compare TX lakes, national parks and Zoo to CA?
Lol
Indeed I’ve heard allergies can be bad in Texas