Needing advice on where to move in Texas (Houston, Dallas: cheap apartments, home)

[sdsshawn]

Hello everyone, I was needing some advice on where to move in Texas, out of Austin, Dallas, or Houston. I am looking for the one that has the least traffic problems, least amount of crime, and good cheapest apartments. Also the place where they have the most entry level computer networking jobs to jump start my career. I have been looking online, but have not found anything yet. Can anyone give me any ideas, thanks.

[NOTAM]

Austin-like the Silicon Valley of Texas. Dell is there, amongst other IT companies

[sdsshawn]

Thanks for the input, I have heard some good things about Dallas as well. As far as my career goes, you belive Austin would be better than Dallas.

[love roses]

Research both. I know nothing about the tech industry and was told by someone on the boards that there is a strong tech presence in Dallas and also different types of IT related fields there. Austin is like the silicon valley but I think Dallas is giving it a run for its money.

[sdsshawn]

Thanks for the information, I have heard from other boards too, that the IT presence is strong in Dallas as well. So what about the other things like the crime, traffic, and the cheap apartments? Do you think Austin wins out there with the better of the two.

[BlosmTX]

Aren't you planning to do anything besides work, drive, and sit in your apartment?

As others have mentioned, Austin and Dallas are both good places to be in terms of IT, but the cities are completely different in terms of the "vibe", things to do, places to go, etc. It might be a good idea to visit both and decide which one feels like a better fit to you.

[sdsshawn]

Well, definetely I want to have a city where I can enjoy a variety of places to go and things to do. But my major concerns where with the first three things I mentioned earlier. I know that Austin, Dallas, and Houston have tons of things to offer as far as entertainment. That is a definete thing there. But you may have a point, it would be better just to go there, and see for myself. What is your opinions on both Austin, and Dallas, and what you like about each.

[BlosmTX]

I live in the Dallas area, but grew up in Austin. As far as overall quality of life, I prefer Austin. Dallas is nice, but Austin really feels more like home to me. It's just a personal preference.

[sdsshawn]

Thanks for the info. I am planning on trying to make a trip in the next couple of weeks, to see what's it like. I have a cousin there, and he loves it in Austin. So that is two votes for Austin, lol. Thanks for your opinions on Austin.

[wade_word]

The northern part of the Metroplex is where everybody is moving to. Seemingly, but they are. We've got a stable enough job market out here and jobs are plentiful, with new ones on just about every corner. Our suburbs are more livable around here and many neighborhoods are master-planned.