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Old 12-13-2010, 09:53 PM
 
Location: Arlington, VA
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Ok, I am contemplating a move to Texas within the next year but not sure which city is the best for me. I have an extremely portable job that allows me to work anywhere in the US so I don't need to be any region specifically.

Things I am looking for:

1. Mild climate: Looking to move a warm climate (though this is a bit relative since I am coming from Washington DC and grew up in Michigan). However, I am not really into humidity (DC has pretty high humidity in the summer, so I can tolerate some), however, the less humid the better.

2. Descent sized city: I am not looking to live in an extremely small town. I am looking for at least a decent sized city with good schools and good access to other amenities. The suburbs of such a city or a bit aways out is fine with me.

3. I have heard Texas has a good Cost of Living. I would like to have a low COL w/o being too far away from the city.

Thanks....
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Old 12-13-2010, 10:02 PM
 
Location: Up on the moon laughing down on you
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Ok, I am contemplating a move to Texas within the next year but not sure which city is the best for me. I have an extremely portable job that allows me to work anywhere in the US so I don't need to be any region specifically.

Things I am looking for:

1. Mild climate: Looking to move a warm climate (though this is a bit relative since I am coming from Washington DC and grew up in Michigan). However, I am not really into humidity (DC has pretty high humidity in the summer, so I can tolerate some), however, the less humid the better.

2. Descent sized city: I am not looking to live in an extremely small town. I am looking for at least a decent sized city with good schools and good access to other amenities. The suburbs of such a city or a bit aways out is fine with me.

3. I have heard Texas has a good Cost of Living. I would like to have a low COL w/o being too far away from the city.

Thanks....
you are going to have to give a little on some of your requirements. Most of the decently sized cities are in areas that are either really hot and humid, or really hot and dry. Either way, it is really hot. The driest area is far west Texas.
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Old 12-13-2010, 10:22 PM
 
Location: Texas State Fair
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Take a look at the Texas Travel Guide to get an idea of the different regions in Texas. D/FW, Houston, Austin/San Antone each are in distinctly different regions. Hot, cold, wet, dry, miserable.

Then look up school achievement to see if a suitable school is in your choice area. I don't do schools so don't know where to find that info. Unless it's high school football.

And if your job doesn't care where you live then just choose something likely, live there a while, visit other areas. If your preferences are elsewhere then move there.

Life is an adventure, keep it active.
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Old 12-13-2010, 11:07 PM
 
Location: Metromess
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Cronous: How do you define "decent-sized city"? Going by your list, I'd say El Paso, Midland-Odessa, Lubbock, or possibly San Angelo would be what you want.
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Old 12-14-2010, 05:48 PM
 
Location: Arlington, VA
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Cronous: How do you define "decent-sized city"? Going by your list, I'd say El Paso, Midland-Odessa, Lubbock, or possibly San Angelo would be what you want.
I guess it would depend. I grew up in a really small town (less than 5,000 people) and I hated it. Once you get that small there is literally nothing to do. I mean is there anything to do in Lubbock? Basically I am looking for good schools, cultural amenities, some sports teams to root for, etc. I am pretty highly educated in the sciences so maybe El Paso/Lubbock is not exactly for me. Might have to settle for Dallas even if it is a bit humid.
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Old 12-14-2010, 06:56 PM
 
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I guess it would depend. I grew up in a really small town (less than 5,000 people) and I hated it. Once you get that small there is literally nothing to do. I mean is there anything to do in Lubbock? Basically I am looking for good schools, cultural amenities, some sports teams to root for, etc. I am pretty highly educated in the sciences so maybe El Paso/Lubbock is not exactly for me. Might have to settle for Dallas even if it is a bit humid.

Well, there are no professional sports teams in Lubbock. Can I ask why being educated in the sciences would preclude you from living in one of these?
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Old 12-14-2010, 07:27 PM
 
Location: Denver
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I guess it would depend. I grew up in a really small town (less than 5,000 people) and I hated it. Once you get that small there is literally nothing to do. I mean is there anything to do in Lubbock? Basically I am looking for good schools, cultural amenities, some sports teams to root for, etc. I am pretty highly educated in the sciences so maybe El Paso/Lubbock is not exactly for me. Might have to settle for Dallas even if it is a bit humid.
Lubbock is a college town, so it has more to offer than many cities its size. It also has great schools, and Tech sports dominate the scene here. I'm a little confused about how being highly educated excludes those cities, though. I know Lubbock has a very high graduate degree per capita rate. If 250K is the size you're thinking of, then Lubbock is a great choice.
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Old 12-14-2010, 09:24 PM
 
Location: San Antonio, TX - Displaced Michigander
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I have not been to Lubbock, although I would like to visit. Having spent a lot of time in the tourism industry, I tend to check out local visitors bureaus to see what a town has to offer as far as attractions and activities. Here is the website for Lubbocks CVB: Visit Lubbock - The Texas you’ve always dreamed of...
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Old 12-15-2010, 07:06 AM
 
Location: Arlington, VA
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Well, there are no professional sports teams in Lubbock. Can I ask why being educated in the sciences would preclude you from living in one of these?
Stereotype that West/North Texas is more blue collarish. Dallas has a lot of tech and Fortune 500 companies so it seems to lean toward having white collar yuppies.
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Old 12-15-2010, 07:42 AM
 
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Stereotype that West/North Texas is more blue collarish. Dallas has a lot of tech and Fortune 500 companies so it seems to lean toward having white collar yuppies.

Ok, I get it. When you said "sciences", I was thinking more research/medical, not tech. If you enjoy yuppies, I think you will love the DFW metroplex.
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