If you’re eyeing the suburbs because Austin feels too expensive… check these Austin neighborhoods first 👇 You might get the lifestyle you want without adding a 30–45 min commute. North Austin (near The Domain/Q2): Wooten / Quail Creek / Gracywoods — mid-century charm, parks, quick access to 183/MoPac, great value for size. North Shoal Creek / Milwood — single-story ranches, tree-lined streets, close to jobs coffee. South Austin (’45/’48): Garrison Park / Southwood / Cherry Creek / Maple Run — b

Let’s me be real: here…. these are the real reasons NOT to move to Austin, Texas (from someone who loves it…and will still tell you the truth) It’s hot. Like—open the oven hot. You learn to plan life around mornings, shade, and patios with misters. (I still pack a sweater for Arctic A/C. I HATE being cold. ) Allergies are a thing. Hello, cedar fever. If you’re sensitive, winter can feel… sniffly. Traffic construction. MoPac, 183, I-35—pick your adventure. It’s not “LA bad,” but it’s not a breeze

Report: Austin has had one of the worst cost of living increases in the nation