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Old 12-22-2009, 06:19 AM
 
Location: State of California
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Hey everyone. This is my first post on City-Data.com. So I'm from Cali and am interested in Texas, specifically Dallas and or Houston. I can take the extreme cold (-50:includes wind sheer...Note: this is when I lived in Montana.) and the extreme heat and humidity (98 degress/89% humidity). I've read a few threads about this same subject, but I wanted to get a fresh perspective.
I've done some research of my own and compared the two cities, their economies, climates, cultures, transportation systems, educational systems, and health systems on a non-biased portfolio. However, before making a "decision" I wanted to get some of your views about these two great cities.

 
Old 12-22-2009, 06:27 AM
 
Location: Houston, TX (Bellaire)
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No such thing as a best city.
 
Old 12-22-2009, 06:57 AM
 
Location: A little suburb of Houston
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Agree w/ Chris. Best place to live is where you can find a job.
 
Old 12-22-2009, 07:05 AM
 
Location: Charleston Sc and Western NC
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Agree w/ Chris. Best place to live is where you can find a job.

 
Old 12-22-2009, 07:30 AM
 
Location: Houston, TX
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Agree^^^^Once you find a job, it will be easier to help you find a place to live. I would NOT recommend moving to either city w/o a job in the current economy.
 
Old 12-22-2009, 07:42 AM
 
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Hey everyone. This is my first post on City-Data.com. So I'm from Cali and am interested in Texas, specifically Dallas and or Houston. I can take the extreme cold (-50:includes wind sheer...Note: this is when I lived in Montana.) and the extreme heat and humidity (98 degress/89% humidity). I've read a few threads about this same subject, but I wanted to get a fresh perspective.
I've done some research of my own and compared the two cities, their economies, climates, cultures, transportation systems, educational systems, and health systems on a non-biased portfolio. However, before making a "decision" I wanted to get some of your views about these two great cities.
What specific area did you live in California? If you lived in Costa Mesa...we have a Texas equivalent, and if you lived in La Jolla...well we can suggest something that is as close as you are going to get.
 
Old 12-22-2009, 08:59 AM
 
Location: Houston Inner Loop
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Please move to Dallas...
 
Old 12-22-2009, 09:12 AM
 
Location: The Greater Houston Metro Area
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Dallas feels more corporate. Houston is more laid-back. You need to visit both to determine for yourself. Otherwise, it's like asking which is better - strawberry or chocolate.
 
Old 12-22-2009, 10:31 AM
 
Location: State of California
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Very true. Yes, there is no better choice if you can't find a job, and I thank you all for bringing that to my attention. I was a little dozy from just waking up. Hahahahahaha!!!! One of those sleepless nights as well as one of those long long long days ahead. Its just everyone that I know that has been back to that region have said that they loved Dallas and that you should stay away from Houston even though the majority haven't even been to Houston. This is making me confused. Both seem to be the same in several instances but completely different in others. I guess I'm just wondering what your own personal views are about these two cities. On the subject of job offerings in both cities I already have a career in mind and some connections in high places (although I do have a back-up plan if PLAN A does fail) which they assure that they will easily be able hook me up: this is for a hold me over job. I'm planning a trip to both within the coming year or so to check it out and see for myself. OH!!! one more thing...I'm almost done with this comment, which is more of a university town in your own perspective? Just curious. (I'm not a Cali hater, I just want to experience new things, but Cali is expensive, which is one of the reasons why I'm looking elsewhere even though it has awesome schools.) Okay, done. You all are probably ready to come through my computer screen and beat the living daylights out of me, because of my blabbering. Hahahahahaha!!! JK!! I appreciate all of your comments in advance.
 
Old 12-22-2009, 10:36 AM
 
Location: Charleston Sc and Western NC
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Neither are a "University Town." Dallas would have more of the University feel if you lived near/in the Park Cities.
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