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The Pros and Cons of Living in Austin, Texas

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They go by many names (pluses and minuses, advantages and disadvantages, etc.) but pros and cons are vital to consider when moving. Here's what two local experts report about what they like and dislike about living in Austin, Texas.

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It’s very hot, very expensive, the power goes out every time it rains, there is traffic at a dead stop pretty much all hours of the day, and it’s for really dumb reasons like the stop lights are out of sync, or the police shut down the freeway for no reason. Rent is unaffordable for average people, $1000 for a 400sf studio, at least $500K – $1M if you want to buy anywhere in the city. All the artists have been driven out, theaters shuttered, decent music venues are rare, unless you want to see a cover band. Most of the good restaurants went out of business during the pandemic. Anything that is worth doing is such an enormous exhausting expensive hassle, it ends up not being worth it.

Austin, Texas, is an incredible city, full of diverse cultures and fun activities for people of every age and background. Families, students, and young professionals move to Austin from all across the country to benefit from the opportunities the city presents in ways of education, jobs, and culture. The city host many events each year that draw international crowds, such as the Austin City Limits Music Festival, the Austin Film Festival, and SXSW.

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