Dallas or Houston??? (Fort Worth, Atlanta: house, neighborhood, tornado)

[FarNorthDallas]

To me the biggest difference is geography. Houston is near the coast. It's more humid. Hurricanes are an issue.

Otherwise, they seem pretty similar to me.

[lifesprecious09]

Right now i'm living in the suburbs in Maryland, which is right outside of DC. I would prefer to live in the suburbs, but i'mthinking if i'm new to the area that the city would be better for me?? correct me if i'm wrong?

[FarNorthDallas]

The northern suburbs of Dallas are full of transplants. I'm talking about Frisco, McKinney, Southlake, Keller, Grapevine, Coppell, Colleyville, Denton.

[lifesprecious09]

^^Thank You!

[MrMcCoySays]

Originally Posted by lifesprecious09

Right now i'm living in the suburbs in Maryland, which is right outside of DC. I would prefer to live in the suburbs, but i'mthinking if i'm new to the area that the city would be better for me?? correct me if i'm wrong?

Well actually, if you're coming from the suburbs, you would probably find that you're more comfortable in the suburbs down here, making the transition less stressful. And you venture off into the city however much you like, or not.

The great thing about both Houston and Dallas is that they both have excellent suburbs, regardless of how you feel about the city itself.

Can't speak too much on DFW, but Houston's best suburbs are Sugar Land, Kingwood, and The Woodlands, in my opinion. The latter two are literally communities built under majestic forests, something you won't find in Dallas.

[justme02]

Originally Posted by MrMcCoySays

Can't speak too much on DFW, but Houston's best suburbs are Sugar Land, Kingwood, and The Woodlands, in my opinion. The latter two are literally communities built under majestic forests, something you won't find in Dallas.

True, but we have some hilly suburbs like Cedar Hill and the far southern part of Grand Prarie. Something Houston doesnt have. We also have some nice suburbs up north on Prarie land. I think theyre pretty.

[Lakewooder]

However, older areas inside Dallas such as Lakewood, Kessler Park, Stevens Park, M-Streets, Preston Hollow have more of a Maryland feel...

[lifesprecious09]

Originally Posted by MrMcCoySays

Well actually, if you're coming from the suburbs, you would probably find that you're more comfortable in the suburbs down here, making the transition less stressful. And you venture off into the city however much you like, or not.

The great thing about both Houston and Dallas is that they both have excellent suburbs, regardless of how you feel about the city itself.

Can't speak too much on DFW, but Houston's best suburbs are Sugar Land, Kingwood, and The Woodlands, in my opinion. The latter two are literally communities built under majestic forests, something you won't find in Dallas.

Thank you so much for feedback!! I"m taking notes

[MrMcCoySays]

Originally Posted by LAnative10

True, but we have some hilly suburbs like Cedar Hill and the far southern part of Grand Prarie. Something Houston doesnt have. We also have some nice suburbs up north on Prarie land. I think theyre pretty.

I agree. And if you want both, you have to go to East Texas.

[artsyguy]

Cedar Hill is basically a miniature Austin,Texas in regards to its geology and city structure. It is country yet it has all the retail a person could ever need.

I think the Dallas area has some mini-forest preserves .... Trinity river project forest. They are not as lovely as those forests in Houston though.

The worst thing about Houston is the year around humidity and hurricanes that tend wipe things out with floods and winds.

Originally Posted by LAnative10

True, but we have some hilly suburbs like Cedar Hill and the far southern part of Grand Prarie. Something Houston doesnt have. We also have some nice suburbs up north on Prarie land. I think theyre pretty.