Commenters suggest this weekly post is a good resource for housing questions and advice for those considering moving to Austin, indicating a helpful community.
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r/Austin·5mo ago· 6
TX
Austin
Cities · TX
Tech salaries close to the coast, no state income tax.
Austin's tech labor market matured fast. You give up some salary versus SF/NYC but no state income tax and a 40% cheaper baseline make the day-one math compelling. Career velocity for software and design is genuinely competitive.
Cost of living
119
US avg = 100
Median 1BR rent
$1,604
per month
State + local tax
None
income
Population
0.97M
metro core
Career Velocity by Role
How fast Austin moves a career — by field.
Lifestyle
What life actually looks like.
outdoors
8
/10
Access to trails, parks, water, and mountains within an easy weekend.
World-class outdoor access on your doorstep — a real lifestyle differentiator.
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nightlife
8
/10
Bars, music, restaurants, and after-dark culture worth showing up for.
Big-city energy: late nights, live music, packed restaurants any day of the week.
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quiet
5
/10
How calm daily life feels — noise, density, and pace of the street.
Comfortable middle ground — neighborhood streets stay calm, downtown gets loud.
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walkability
5
/10
How much of daily life works without a car.
Pockets of walkability inside specific neighborhoods; you'll still own a car.
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weather
7
/10
Year-round climate comfort, not just the postcard months.
Three good seasons and one you tolerate.
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Popular neighborhoods
East Austin
Creative, walkable, rising rents
Mueller
Planned, family-friendly
South Lamar
Music, food, mid-density
What people are saying
Recent threads about moving to Austin.
Pulled from public Reddit threads. Updated periodically.
Commenters point to Austin's unbeatable Mexican food but caution that NYC's overall food scene is unparalleled, noting cost as a significant factor.
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- · Cost Of Living
- · Regional Differences
r/Austin·2y ago· 524
Commenters point to a weekly thread dedicated to answering questions about Austin's properties and relocation, indicating a consistent community resource for movers.
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- · Housing Info
r/Austin·1y ago· 21
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