im almost 20, and im sick of living in a rural area and all the snow in the winter. im considering moving to texas, not really sure where specifically, but its a lot warmer, and im fine with living in a small place and getting a crappy job for a while. i dont know anyone there, so i d have to start whatever on my own, not really sure where to start. think this is a good idea?ive been working since i was 17, 2 years of college, and i have some savings. thoughts?
Dallas and Houston are too big, Dallas gets tornados in the summer and freezes in the winter, and Houston is sticky in the summer and gets nasty rain anytime there s a hurricane. Traffic in both places really sucks and the cost of living is higher.San Antonio is the place to move. The job market is spectacular compared to any major US city right now, gas prices are unusually dirt cheap compared to the rest of the country, rents are very reasonable, and you can enjoy living in a big city without the hassle. It s far enough south that the weather is warm most of the year, but far enough from the coast that it doesn t turn into a disaster area every time there s a hurricane. If you don t want the big city scene, try San Marcos between Austin and SA. It s a nice little town but if you want to go explore the city, it s only an hour away. San Antonio is a very safe city. It is probably the only major US metro where you can see a family walking the streets of downtown in the middle of the night and not feeling like they are on the verge of being murdered. Between Austin, San Antonio, and all the smaller towns in that area, you can find a job doing anything. For someone just starting out, HEB grocery stores and Bill Miller restraunts are great employers and great local companies. You can continue your education at a myriad of public and private institutions. San Antonio Community College and Austin Community College are cheap and will allow you to transfer to the bigger schools. UTSA, UT-Austin, and Southwest Texas are some of the public universities in the area and they are good schools and with the exception of UT-Austin, cheap and easy to get into. In San Antonio, you can drive 4 hours and spend a weekend at the beach, or drive a day to NM and spend a week skiing in the winter. The cultural scene in central Texas is saturated with diversity and events, and the political scene is at least not in a state of revolution. If you decide to stay long term, land in the country is cheap, the public schools are great places for your kids to get an education, and there is no state income tax. With 2 grand in your pocket, you can move to Central Texas and find a place and a job within a month.
Texas is a excellent choice ... I would suggest Houston, which has a mecca of everything to offer. You can surf the web on Houston. Sure it is large, but there are burbs there, to get away from all the hustle and bustle. Great night life all around Houston... great parks. Fantastic colleges in case you want to further your career at some point. Anyone can find a job in Houston, usually retail or fast food for a while until you get find what you want. Plus side, nice apartments can be had, for a cheaper cost.
I lived in Dallas for 2 years and really enjoyed it. The worst weather is in January when the ice storms hit, but by March I am in the pool swimming (or was). From what I have heard, Texas has more jobs than any other state right now too. I also enjoyed the people in Texas. Very friendly.