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Old 03-24-2010, 09:40 AM
 
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We've finally reached #1 on a list of a cities:

Austinites biggest spenders in U.S. - Austin Business Journal:

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Austinites biggest spenders in U.S.

ustinites are the most frequent shoppers in the U.S., according to research showing residents spend more than 100 other large metros.

New York-based Bundle said Texas Capitol city residents spend an average $67,076 a year on expenses other than housing, placing it at the top of list just ahead Scottsdale, Ariz.; San Jose, Calif.; and Arlington, Va
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Old 03-24-2010, 09:51 AM
 
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I'm calling BS on this one. The only way that is possible is if the people west of Mopac are buying small caribbean islands.
Well, the actual dollar figure does seem quite high, but in my experience, Austinites do tend to spend a lot more money eating out and drinking than other cities I've lived in.
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