Vertex Posted November 25, 2009 Posted November 25, 2009 (edited) This is going to be a really awkward post, most likely. I am basically trying to decide between moving to Austin or Houston, Texas, and I'd like to ask people who may have experience in these geographic areas. My desire is triple-pronged: Dating, work, and activities. I'm a male 23-year-old recent college graduate with little money, and so I'm trying to find full-time employment (I'm currently staying in Lakeway), but I'd like to narrow my search down to these conditions: 1. Large Asian population in my age bracket (early 20's)... hey, at least I'm trying to be honest about preferences! 2. Decent economy (ease of finding fulltime employment so I can stop living off of oatmeal, ramen, and cardboard) 3. Affordable housing prices (need an apartment that won't cost me my first born and half my organs -- needs to be affordable) 4. Lots of fun things to go do (especially with a date!) 5. Ease of travel/getting around I've done a bit of research myself, but I'd like to hear from people who have actually experienced these cities firsthand. What would your advice be? Edited November 25, 2009 by Vertex
GorillaTheater Posted November 25, 2009 Posted November 25, 2009 I've lived in Houston and have spent quite a bit of time in Austin. Between the two, I'd much rather live in Austin: traffic is about as bad but it's not nearly as humid, it's much prettier, music scene is better, etc. But based on your criteria I'd probably opt for Houston.
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