Why You Should *NOT* Move to Austin, TX | Honest Pros + Cons of Living Here

Why You Should NOT Move to Austin, TX | Honest Pros + Cons of Living Here

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LOVE YOU SO MUCH! If you are considering moving to Austin, TX - this one is for you. Some honest perks and drawbacks about living in this quirky little city!
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@andarc3395 Жыл бұрын

i’m mexican and been to austin many times and i’d say I didn’t find it very diverse tbh, but then again I live in houston, and houston is super diverse. the most diverse city in texas imo. also the food scene here in houston is better. you can find super cheap and good quality food from all backgrounds. austin is more fusion stuff food.

@heather4180 Жыл бұрын

I love reading comments like this, too. My son (he’s an adult) is openly Gay. People think things have changed and it’s so much better in terms of acceptance, it’s not. We are looking to move. Massachusetts is nice but extremely expensive. I’ve lived here my entire life and looking for a change. My son works full time/college full time BUT he can do college remotely and transfer for work pretty much anywhere. I know no one asked! This is one of the biggest reasons I appreciate reading different people’s thoughts/experiences.

@JW-bh7yd Жыл бұрын

Absolutely austin is the world capital of overpriced fusion food that needs reservations months ahead. I go to houston for authentic food every other month.

@hcinddy Жыл бұрын

@J W absolutely agree. Austin does not have many authentic Asian or Mexican food and is mainly filled with white people.

@canadadelendaest8687 Жыл бұрын

Houston is the crime capital of Texas too....

@azulaquaza4916 4 ай бұрын

We just gonna ignore Houston not knowing how to do barbecue properly despite being Texan XD? Austin has beat Houston in multiple list for best food, it's even on US top food cities

@Gobi512 Жыл бұрын

Lived in north Austin for 13 years about 14 years ago. If you are over 40 you will be considered old. I worked for non profits and ut. Many people had a real attitude. I’m from the suburbs of NYC and the people up there were less uppity than those in Austin. Austin thinks it’s more special than it is. I know it’s gotten more crowded and expensive since I left. Probably good for college kids and those just starting out. Texas in itself is a good reason to live in another state. The politics and rights of women leave alot to be desired.

@MysticNessly Жыл бұрын

Have been living in Austin for about 7 years now and would agree on all points. Never before realized how dog friendly the city is until you mentioned it! Totally agree with you about the gyms. There are not that many with all the equipment/amenities you would want.

@jtee231 Жыл бұрын

I love the insight and to hear other people experiences but there’s no experience like your OWN experience!! Can’t wait to visit.

@maquillage11 Жыл бұрын

Great video Michel! I grew up near San Francisco and went to UT for college (graduated 2017 and moved back to CA). I love Austin but that heat is really hard to get over coming from California 😅 now I prefer to visit in the Oct-Nov time frame when the weather is usually more bearable. I agree with you that Austin is a great food place for dietary restrictions but overall the food lacks in diversity compared to other cities.

@juliejohnson5723 Жыл бұрын

I visited Austin recently & was surprised not just by the heat, but also humidity!!

@jasminejazziej8787 Жыл бұрын

I'm born and raised Austin TX. It was so hard to leave because everyone said how great it was. Then I moved to Colorado and haven't looked back. Don't miss the 2 hr traffic at all. I do miss the real Mexican Food 😂

@Echolyris212 7 ай бұрын

I live in Colorado and although I love the weather, the people here are shady as f. I don’t like humidity In Texas but thinking of moving back to Austin. Who knows 😂.

@karmakauffman7445 Жыл бұрын

One thing I think people always underestimate about Texas is just how HUGE it is! It doesn’t seem like this would be that important of a point, but when you have a job that requires driving to other cities in the state or you want to go visit relatives in another city or a nearby state, those drives can take forever!! Another thing about Texas being so large is that it has everything - beaches, mountains, desert, forests, plains, hills, scrub, etc.. It may just take you awhile to reach whichever you’re interested in. 😄 I’ve lived in Texas and liked it, but I don’t think I’ll probably ever move back, largely because of how hot it is and the expectation that it will only get hotter. I didn’t get to a lot of places in Texas, but I LOVED visiting Austin! ❤

@hollyobrien4367 Жыл бұрын

Hi Michel! Just sat down for dinner and seen your video! You've already brought a smile to my face after a hard few days! Love from the UK xx

@MichelJanse Жыл бұрын

Awe, I hope your days get better friend!! Sending my love 🤍🤍

@aliciafaith1343 Жыл бұрын

Michel good to see you today at Starbucks!!!! You made my day :) You look beautiful. Alicia

@helenepatterson5118 Жыл бұрын

Been very interested in this, so excited to hear! 😃Still want to move after all the cons! 🤷‍♀️🥰

@MichelJanse Жыл бұрын

🎉🎉🤍

@nataliegjatzlau Жыл бұрын

I live in the burbs around austin and i would say lives are pretty different being in austin vs a surrounding city. I like it because its more quiet and i make the 30 minute drive with tolls when i know the traffic isnt going to be bad to visit with friends or people wanting to explore austin. If you consider yourself a city person you might not be as content in the suburbs, just a slower pace of life

@vickyb9918 Жыл бұрын

I live in a suburb of Austin too and I agree.

@mishaelm1519 Жыл бұрын

I have lived in Austin all my life, and it's not just a city for young people.

@b0bbo_music 6 ай бұрын

"it's like the college experience I never got" ugh I felt that one! But that heat is a big deterrent. Thank you for this video

@hsoderberg6505 Жыл бұрын

My impression from the news is if your politics swing left, it could be very difficult to live in Texas. Austin has had the rep of being the exception- Keep Austin Weird - but you're still subject to state law & many women in their 20s & 30s want to have control of their own bodies & yes I'm referring to pro-choice.

@kzfingerprint Жыл бұрын

But it's great for those that are pro-life!

@Amy-wt7wq Жыл бұрын

@@kzfingerprint Nope, it's great for people who are pro-birth. Don't act like you actually care about the kid after it's born

@leedsutd1 11 ай бұрын

@@kzfingerprint it isnt pro life use yoir brain

@kzfingerprint 11 ай бұрын

@@leedsutd1 what are you talking about? Women can use a variety of birth control options to prevent an unwanted pregnancy. Abortion shouldn't be used as birth control - but that's what is happening.

@330DKNY 10 ай бұрын

@@kzfingerprint Stop lying, women are having to get to near death to get medical care.

@victoriaperez3815 Жыл бұрын

The hot weather makes it miserable to do all the “fun stuff” outdoors… trust me it’s miserable bc it’s so hot 🥵 I’ve lived here all my life and all the stuff that is fun is not fun anymore! You need a reservation for EVERYTHING at this point and it’s so crowded that it’s not even worth going to do things. Austin has been become overrated and I feel as a true Austinnite I can’t wait to move out of here. Thanks for the video Michel 💕

@lunarwaslost Жыл бұрын

- Timestamps - The Video Was Super Solid, I Enjoyed Every Second Of It! - PROS - 1:19 (Austin Is A Young City) 1:51 (Health Conscious City) 2:57 (Food Allergens & Preferences) 3:40 (Live Music City) 4:14 (Scenic City & Activities) 5:16 (Lots of Space) 6:18 (Easily Accessible Cute Towns) 6:53 (Dog Friendly) 7:38 (Downtown) 8:15 (No State Income Tax) 8:55 (Welcoming City) 9:11 (THE FOOOOD Scene) - CONS - 10:16 (Expensive Restaurants) 11:15 (Bachelorette Parties) 11:42 (Housing Prices) 13:04 (Not Many Gyms) 13:41 (Unpredictable Weather) 14:31 (Hot Summers) 15:09 (Traffic) 15:45 (No Pro Sports Team) 16:04 (Car Dependent) 16:32 (Constant Construction) 17:05 (Scooters)

@Lollipopsaregood884 9 ай бұрын

You are a hero

@joaniedowell1258 Жыл бұрын

We're heading to Austin for a wedding this week and we're so excited about exploring some of the places that we've seen you enjoy. My little 7 year old daughter thinks that we're going to bump into you and have a gluten free donut with you 🤪

@blueseptember2174 Жыл бұрын

That is precious

@MichelJanse Жыл бұрын

AWEE, this is adorable!! 🤍🤍I hope y’all have the best time!!

@ieatfruitsandveggies 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this informative video

@susansholisticlifestyle4572 Жыл бұрын

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@franciscofco 11 ай бұрын

I’m from Monterrey Mexico and visited Austin for the first time in my life (I’m 34, but I was 33 when I went) last April 9-11/2023, and being 100% honest with you, I LOVED IT!!!, It was the best thing that has ever happened to me. I loved the Zilker Park, and kayaking at the Lady Bird Lake, the Congress Avenue, walking, scooter through it until we got to SOCO. I only wish I had gone to the public pool, Barton Springs I think is its name. But overall, it was A DREAM for me!!!, I felt free. I wish with all my heart one day I could live there 🥹 (maybe you could invite me one day 😂🙏🏽). When I got back to my hometown, I even developed post vacation depression 😢. KEEP AUSTIN WEIRD!!!

@dy4710 Ай бұрын

It’s a good city to visit- day to day life, especially for a POC is not it… you visited the tourist traps- not really representative of every day life in Austin

@jeanniecawley1686 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been there 3 times drivers are craziest I’ve ever seen

@tonyalawson3203 Жыл бұрын

This video also described Nashville almost exactly…except we have major sports teams 😂

@rheadreid Ай бұрын

SO helpful. Thank you!!

@kellygreen6021 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I’m a native Texan from the greater Austin area but have been living in San Diego for 8 years. I visit quite often as most of my family still lives there. In my opinion, I don’t think Austin is a very diverse city and I don’t think the food scene is that great. Sorry! The traffic is terrible (worse than San Diego), the weather is horrible and the homeless problem has gotten out of control.

@ashleybergstrom8934 Жыл бұрын

San Diego is awesome! I live here too! I can't take the humidity of TX.

@terrylewis9040 Жыл бұрын

Interestingly-- Kelly-- and as you may know being a native many Californians are moving there and changing the fabric of it and many o

@friendly76 3 ай бұрын

I also live in San Diego (been here since I was 6!) I love it here but have been wanting to visit Austin for a couple of years now.

@Shop-Girl Жыл бұрын

Hi Michel, Austin is first on the list and then Boise, ID is second. I live in Boise, and the demographics are a bit different, most of the people moving here is retired and middle aged with kids. Boise, like Austin cost of living, such as rent has increased so much that local people can’t afford to live here. Idaho is the Texas of the North West from what I understand. Jordy is playing here on May 12th I believe, I hope you can come visit. ❤

@Hever73 Жыл бұрын

1) The trail at Lady Bird is a 16 mile loop 2) Austin’s got a new soccer Stadium as well as soccer team, soccer is booming in Austin

@jeannine1991 Жыл бұрын

Homes may be cheaper, but property tax is high & goes up every year.

@dpmatsontube Жыл бұрын

You missed one of the biggest problems. The allergies here are off the charts, and whenever the weather is actually comfortable, that's when allergies are at their highest.

@Hever73 Жыл бұрын

Exactly right, allergies are terrible in Austin.

@karissawidder9538 Жыл бұрын

amen

@jazzyg530 6 ай бұрын

I used to have terrible allergies. I quit all dairy and went vegan 10 years ago. No matter where I travel or what time of year my allergies are gone. Address inflammation and diet, it helps! Doctors never gave me this advice. And I could barely breathe.

@edwardleecaliforniausa Жыл бұрын

Hi Michel happy Tuesday afternoon and I hope you having amazing day today and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter and I'm proud of you

@freeindeed176 4 ай бұрын

I didn't know how healthy Austin is. I'm gluten free and extremely health conscious so this really piques my interest. Thanks for sharing.

@authenticallykennedy1870 Жыл бұрын

Husband & I are here now for SXSW. We’re moving here from California. ITS LIT!!!!

@RD-nq7fl Жыл бұрын

Sorry, as native of Austin, I wish people like you would stop 🛑 moving to Austin making natives lives WORSE.

@slink235 Жыл бұрын

Michigan weather is the most unpredictable lol we get al 4 seasons in one day.

@hsoderberg6505 Жыл бұрын

Southern CA is the exception- most areas of the country have variable weather. Weather in my spot in MI has not been varying lately - snow & cold.

@TaylorBrauer 11 ай бұрын

I'm in San Antonio and considering moving to Austin. This video gets me more excited for the move. Thanks!

@saniasaadat7488 11 ай бұрын

what is the cost of living in san antonio?

@jennamorton8175 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I’m up in Canada but would love to visit one day. Would love a video on top places for tourists 😊

@avilalovee Жыл бұрын

Yayyy. I'm from San Antonio and I'm moving to Austin in July 🙌🌺

@LostVampireNSFV Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information.

@natiaga Жыл бұрын

love you - but as a POC Texan, Austin is not the most diverse city in texas, quite the opposite.

@vociferousbob7198 Жыл бұрын

What the hell is a POC

@vociferousbob7198 Жыл бұрын

Of course they're moving to Austin Texas West Coast and we don't want marxists from Seattle Portland Los Angeles San Francisco in Texas so they should get the hell out of here

@vociferousbob7198 Жыл бұрын

It's not an amazing City and that's why I'm not following you anymore

@marymeyer6578 Жыл бұрын

@@vociferousbob7198 Person of color

@chechantal Жыл бұрын

Thank you for adding a perspective we won’t really get from this channel. Michel is lovely, but there are no POC in her friend group or family, I don’t even see any in the background of her videos when running errands. Maybe there are more in her personal network, but none that have made an appearance on the channel. Diversity is not her area of expertise, which is totally fine, but it’s nice to hear from other informed viewers that can answer that question for those of us that need confirmation.

@andreas_adventures Жыл бұрын

I'd never move anywhere in Texas but Austin is the city I like best. I could never handle that heat though.

@MichelJanse Жыл бұрын

HAHAHAH yeah the heat is crazy!!

@paulreyes9923 3 ай бұрын

Great video. Thank you!

@RD-nq7fl Жыл бұрын

I am a native of color of ATX and an independent voter. If you move to ATX you better have an supported network because rent is high. You better come to Austin with massive skills because competition for entry level jobs is crazy. Yes, Austin is a young city so if you are over 40 and a person of color good luck finding an social network. I walk into establishments as an mature woman of Color and I feel like an Unicorn. Austin is for young Caucasian people. I was born in Travis County so that’s the only reason, I am still in the Austin Area, and I have my Bachelor’s Degree from St. Edward’s University so I have been able to adjust to the rapid growth of outsiders ( I am part of the lucky few whom have been able to remain in Austin) Austin is no longer a medium size city and has nothing to offer mature people. Pay is low, traffic is AWFUL, rent/housing is HIGH, and CRIME is sky Rocketing, and the African American population is dwindling. To wrap up if you are young, White, and have Multiple degrees. and networking then Austin is for YOU!

@Wealthybaby 10 ай бұрын

This is veryyy accurate. I really hate I have to move back to Austin. It isn’t black friendly at all

@carmenzermeno7707 Жыл бұрын

I would not consider Austin just because of the weather but I don’t care how beautiful a place is but when women’s rights are not desirable it’s a definite NO that’s a big CON.

@literallysydd5964 Жыл бұрын

Not everyone is pro choice. What a crazy concept!!!

@Notllamalord Жыл бұрын

@@literallysydd5964 yes, it is crazy

@theresahan2972 Жыл бұрын

It's rough when they don't let you kill babies right?? Really steps all over your rights....🙄

@SkySpiral8 Жыл бұрын

@@theresahan2972 It’s not such a clear-cut issue, fetuses don’t develop consciousness until around week 24. Further, now medical professionals delay care for women who need abortions to save their lives. From the Texas Tribune: “According to a letter from the Texas Medical Association, a physician in Central Texas was instructed not to treat an ectopic pregnancy until it ruptured, which can cause serious medical complications. Patients experiencing miscarriage have also struggled to get prescriptions filled for misoprostol, which is used both to treat miscarriages and induce abortions.”

@perthfanny3017 Жыл бұрын

@@SkySpiral8I had a miscarriage and had to take the pill you mentioned to make sure there were no residues left in my uterus. Maybe those pro life people will change their mind the day this happens to them too.

@yazzybananas3106 Жыл бұрын

I live in Buda (literally 35mins away without traffic). Husband is vegan, I’m vegetarian but prefer to eat vegan mostly. Ideally, we want to live in Austin as it caters to all of our needs. Cons: IT IS EXPENSIVE. Finding a house there seems like a nightmare. Traffic is horrible during rush hours and yes, restaurants are pricey too. We frequent Austin almost every weekend. At this point we’re thinking of moving further away from Austin because it’s wayyyy more affordable. 😅 Even in Buda it is just not gonna happen anymore 😢

@emiliamaria0718 8 ай бұрын

Which areas are safe affordable family friendly to live?? Does it get very cold there?? Do you have crocodiles problems, love bugs?? Scorpion??What are the properties taxes on a average?? Does it hail in all texas?? Flood?? Is more humid or dry? Is there tornados, hurricane?? How's the health insurance ??

@meiragoodfriend4541 5 ай бұрын

very helpful thank you!

@camilledotson9782 Жыл бұрын

Another super fun video :)! Always look forward to your notifications and hearing your thoughts ❤️.

@friendly76 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the informative video! I live in San Diego and have been wanting to visit Austin for a couple of years now. But after hearing about no gyms and oppressive heat, I think I'll just be visiting and not moving there like I was considering.

@dy4710 Ай бұрын

Lived in both cities- I would NEVER trade San Diego for Austin.. don’t fall for the hype

@jackiehaas Жыл бұрын

My favorite thing about Austin is at Christmas people pick a random tree off the road and decorate it. And there is a restaurant on Lake Travis that I LOVE, the food was fine but the views and scenery is awesome!

@dhall75608 Жыл бұрын

^^ especially the sunset!

@user-dc3zr5mi5l Ай бұрын

Really fair and balanced. I lived in New York for six years; there are cons about even the most sought after or "desirable" cities. ATX isn't perfect, but the people here are superb: beautiful, kind, and conscientious. The culture is such that people are slow to judge others and quick to take inventory of themselves. I love that it's laid back here yet there is still a vibe of "do something with yourself". Not in that erratic, over-caffeinated way that you experience on the east coast, but the undercurrent of encouraging productivity is still present. Finally, I have to say, I do like the politics here. There's an implicit friction about a progressive bastion in a red state which I think forces a more earnest dialogue, at least for the people coming to these sensitive discussions in good faith. Cheers, Michel!

@karissawidder9538 Жыл бұрын

I've lived here for 2 years an truly don't get the hype. Austin is very cool, but IMO it's more of a place to visit than live. The housing situation is ridiculous, it's nearly impossible to find a home within Austin for a reasonable price. It feels like California 2.0, expensive and busy. That being said, every time I walk Town Lake I vow to be more content with Austin because there are so many (not so hidden) gems.

@tristanfoy9073 Жыл бұрын

To be honest, the weather was the reason I did move here from the Midwest. I thrive in heat and it's easy for me to forget how difficult it is for others, but I love love love the long summery weather. Nice video. Thanks for the thoughts.

@m.m8555 11 ай бұрын

I love that people here speak spanish I love the hot weather I love the concerts and that there is a lot of music I love that even the community college is amazing. I moved from Alabama. You can tell why I ❤ it here

@karamcclintock1461 Жыл бұрын

I laughed when you said bachelorette parties because I went to a destination one in Austin last July. 😂

@iamyoursns 8 ай бұрын

I was born in Austin I have a lot of History in Austin and well known in the past I miss told days for sure

@MM-kx9ue Жыл бұрын

I like the new intro 😉.

@quincyquintanilla6117 Жыл бұрын

Pretty much all the cons that were mentioned are the result of everyone moving there 🤦. I'm born and raised in San Antonio, 41 years, and the growth here makes me sick. So much beautiful land disappears every year, never ending construction and traffic, thousands of cheap crap houses neighborhoods and apartments, land and property prices out of control. You have to keep moving further and further away from the city to get away from it all.

@jazzyg530 6 ай бұрын

It's happening in a lot of places. More people on the planet and more people seeking a better work/life balance, a better community, economy, environment/weather, whatever it is they're seeking. It's life in current times.

@comedycafe3262 10 ай бұрын

just an update for everyone. Sorry, we are full. Go away!

@Nicolelynnn Жыл бұрын

great and informative video michel!!

@hipsterkennyrogers909 7 ай бұрын

Sure there's no personal income tax, but the property tax will suffocate you. If you rent, well, that's figured in also. Look on Zillow at 205 E 35th St, Austin, TX. Annual property tax $27,745. My house in Boulder, CO at $950K property tax $4825. CO income tax about that same amount. So how do you like that "no income tax" thing? Boulder is kind of the Austin of Colorado. I lived in Plano, TX area for 30 years. Not going back.

@HalieMcgee Жыл бұрын

Please do a video on foods and things to do in Austin we are taking our baby moon to Texas in April !

@angelacimmino1102 Жыл бұрын

I love Austin's hip vibe, music, rooftop cafés. Keep Austin weird was the town's slogan when we visited.

@MichelleJonesKralka Жыл бұрын

I love your content and have been watching for a couple of years now. I don’t expect everyone to have the same views as I do. All of your regular viewers know that you identify as a Christian, but to not mention the glaringly obvious lack of reproductive rights for women living in Texas as one of the cons in this video about Austin/Texas really stood out to me. I would hope that reproductive rights are very important to women in their 20s and beyond especially. As a few others stated here, I would never move to Texas purely because of this reason and because I identify as female. I’m not commenting this to be rude, it’s just a very obvious con about living in Texas as a woman and some of your international viewers might not be aware of this fact about Texas.

@literallysydd5964 Жыл бұрын

Not everyone is pro choice. What a concept!!!!!

@MichelleJonesKralka Жыл бұрын

@@literallysydd5964 you don’t have to be pro choice to support women’s rights to reproductive healthcare. It’s 2023, not 1850!

@caitcarpenter4642 Жыл бұрын

I completely agree and thought the same thing.

@caitcarpenter4642 Жыл бұрын

@@literallysydd5964 but it’s still a huge women’s issue worth noting.

@literallysydd5964 Жыл бұрын

@@MichelleJonesKralka okay, but when people talk about “women’s reproductive rights” I’d argue more often than not they’re talking about abortion. And if you think abortion should be illegal then obviously Texas laws would not be a con for you

@victoriale1217 Жыл бұрын

First! :) Hope you are doing well, Michel!

@MichelJanse Жыл бұрын

🤍🤍

@ConnyvanderMeer Жыл бұрын

6 to 12 dollars for a cocktail in Dallas? I must be going to the wrong places then, I always pay around 14-16 dollars for my marg in the uptown/downtown area!

@farouqmohammad1282 Жыл бұрын

Welcome to Austin! I am from Austin, went to UT, and live here still. Absolutely love this city.

@BrianCody-tn1si Жыл бұрын

How much do you enjoy living in Austin, TX

@ShellyBomb Жыл бұрын

Beautiful Michel ~ Sometimes I get mesmerized just watching you and your flawless skin & gorgeous make-up ... 🤩

@indiefairy09 Жыл бұрын

Houston is the most diverse city in America and Texas. Not Austin

@monalizacalma7336 Жыл бұрын

Hi michel i wish i can visit all those awesome place you have there but watching your vlogs taking us with your everyday life and visiting places it's like I'm there with you too😊🥰😇

@MichelJanse Жыл бұрын

🫶🏼🫶🏼

@ghazalehradman4778 2 ай бұрын

About whether,Houston is better or Dallas or Austin?❤

@vyvyboston Жыл бұрын

What about tornadoes lol 😂not just the heat in Texas.

@Glm867 Жыл бұрын

Love that top on you SO MUCH! If they have other colors GET THEM ALL 😍🥰😘

@carltonlear1123 Жыл бұрын

I lived in Austin and Nashville. And Austin is waaaay better than Nashville. Big thing is because of space, Nashville is recording studio capital and artist capital but live music is way heavier in ATX. Also Austin i not as pretentious. Downtown is way better than Nashville too, the lakes make a big deal in ATX. The areas in austin is by far better than than Hillsboro village. Music row, 12 south, the gulch, broadway, mid Town, berry hill, sylvan Park. Atx has way more hospitality than Nashville . Nashville is more touristy and top heavy, everything is all about drinking. Austin more authentic tons of things to do more than drinking. Weather by far is waaay better in austin than Nashville. It's hotter here and longer but It rains here in nashville so much and winter is so long. Nashville has better traffic but Austin highway system is better than Nashville. I've lived in both

@Grace-jb7me 4 ай бұрын

Wow, sounds like I need to move to Austin because the cons aren't something I really care about. I debated moving to LA from the east coast but California is just too darn expensive

@mikec.160 Жыл бұрын

I’m moving in May and this made me even more excited!! Yay! 🎉

@MrJakob49 9 ай бұрын

Lol everyone here downing Austin is INSANE!!!!

@Crypt0M0nkey 25 күн бұрын

Looking for a tax friendly retirement city. I’m retiring young and Austin is everything I like about NYC (where I’ve been my whole life) the only thing is weed is illegal, and no gyms. That’s what I do… I get high and I go to the gym. That’s my daily routine… 😢

@BrigitteCoffman Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you for sharing. Austin sounds a lot like Tulsa Oklahoma, minus the tax issues. Tax here is still outrageous here in Oklahoma.

@nutmeg2915 Жыл бұрын

These benefits seem parallel to Arlington, VA. I would highly recommend if you are looking for a similar city on the east coast :)

@katiesims5593 Жыл бұрын

Me never moving to Texas… watches the whole video

@ChessieChess Жыл бұрын

Same.

@nunyabusiness164 Жыл бұрын

I was born and raised in Austin. I used to think I might live there after college ... but nah. I'm getting the hell out of Texas! Austin is too expensive. Bus transportation is fine but it gets stuck in the same traffic as the cars, everything I grew up with has been torn down and turned into luxury condos, and the state government kneecaps cities anytime they try to pass legislation like paid sick leave. All the cool hippies and artists who used to make Austin "weird" have moved to San Marcos, haha

@TonyaS Жыл бұрын

I lived there for a month last year and Austin is one of my favorite cities. I have to agree with everything you said!! I play beach volleyball in LA and was surprised at how big that scene was here. My pros: great food scene (the bbq: OMG!), artsy and active, lots of green space, super friendly people, lots of people out and about all the time, the rolling hills and cute towns outside of Austin (like Dripping Springs), bikeable city (remember I come from LA). Cons: the heat and humidity (I was there in April), the COL is about as bad as LA, traffic like LA, mosquitoes, and surprisingly a lack of Trader Joes and Whole Foods (lol in LA we have the on every corner it seems), but I love HEB (just not the parking lots).

@nvmollie2593 Жыл бұрын

Oh Michel sweetie. Why are you deleting the most liked comment? Over 140 likes with 27 replies. Such a shame. You realise that in itself is taking a very clear political stance.. 🤔

@lukkynumber3 Жыл бұрын

It’s “bad for business” and is clearly not interested in having that conversation when it’s a topic that is important to people - but showing a stance may cause a loss in followers. However, reluctantly not addressing it is taking a stance. Simply own it, therefore you don’t create “drama in the group.”

@morgan3llis001 Жыл бұрын

what was the comment about?

@hsoderberg6505 Жыл бұрын

I have the same question- what was the comment? How would she delete it? I'm going thru & liking all the comments concerning reproductive rights & made one of my own. Some California businesses that relocated to TX because it was cheaper to do business there not so happy now.

@hsoderberg6505 Жыл бұрын

@@lukkynumber3 Carter Sullivan recently said in her vlog that she would never move anywhere where she would not have access to an abortion if she so chose.

@mrs.n.7314 Жыл бұрын

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@BodhiSoftMobileApps Жыл бұрын

1:29 Picking up on the "eww, old people are gross and in the way. I'm never gonna be old" energy. Everybody gets old, if they're lucky.

@Amy-wt7wq Жыл бұрын

Lmfao someone enjoying being around younger people means that they think old people are gross? Stop projecting

@CLaFong 10 ай бұрын

Every pro from, scenery, trails, eating, wineries, parks, breweries, quaint small towns within 2 hours, dog friendly, weather are all better in CA. So people move for financial reasons not because it is better. That's what I thought.

@Crypt0M0nkey 25 күн бұрын

Well yes… for instance in NYC literally every neighborhood has great places to hang out. But cost of living and the taxes are insane here. The only reason to move to Texas is for BBQ and taxes.

@cherylf.4616 Жыл бұрын

You look so pretty and professional in this video Michel! I love your outfit, white on white! Very nice! ❤️ I will probably never get to Texas, so I appreciate you always showing me around the town (city) So much to see and so much to do! Very informative, parks look beautiful! Gotta love the “green space!” Thank You! ❤️❤️❤️

@NothingLastsForeverLauraLantry Жыл бұрын

Check out Austin from my perspective on my channel. Totally different.

@monicamcgahan Жыл бұрын

Yep, yep, & YEP! I live well used to be 45min from South Austin now it takes over an hr bcuz Austin has spread out and taken over San Marcos and so it’s a domino effect! San Marcos is spreading out into the “mini tri” cities as they used to be known for. San Marcos: New Braunfles & Seguin. Ok restaurants in two of those towns. I’ve been here for almost 12yrs and I know growth happens but I believe it’s going to take No time at all to become like Dallas/Ft.Worth. We’ll be Austin/San Antonio! My young adult kids (24 & 25yrs old)n I were joking about a name for it, like Dallas/Ft.Worth, since most ppl in the US don’t even realize Dallas and Ft.Worth are very different cities but everyone thinks they’re one! Which btw if you go there do Not say that, you will get veryyyyy dirty looks! No offense to folks who live there I get it, feeling very similar feelings watching the huge quick expansion of AUS. The ppl of both cities are not afraid to point out they’re NoT one 😮Which they are different cities. The airfare to fly into Austin is on an average $200-$300 more than DFW. My husband commutes for work via flying is the only option, so I do have knowledge on this matter. Also since AUS became an Int’l airport it’s cheaper to fly into AUS than SAT(San Antonio) usually. Sometimes you can get a cheaper fly to SAT. But hey airfare is outrageous pretty much everywhere in the States and that’s for a different conversation right ❤ Just adding to Michel’s video. A lil perspective from someone just outside South Austin. Thank you Michel you did a really good job on this. Honest and truthful😊 Also, sometimes texting doesn’t portray voice fluctuations so I am commenting with a nice tone and honestly letting y’all know past Michel’s insight cuz I live just a lil farther out than her. Nothing negative in my tone 😊

@hsoderberg6505 Жыл бұрын

Have cousins in San Marcus that are very conservative,, can't imagine they would want to merge with Austin.

@barbarabraue4087 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing all the pros and cons of Austin. I’ve heardThat’s it’s a beautiful city. I’m going to visit my son and his wife in west Texas and can’t wait to see what he’s talking about “it could be 90 but not feel that hot”? We are Floridians and know what hot is but I guess because it’s so dry where he is, it feels better? I will find out🤣. I love Nashville, the people are the nicest I’ve ever come in contact with.

@JohnnyBreedz 9 ай бұрын

Great vid! But I would strongly disagree about the cycling. This is probably the biggest cyclist town you’ll ever see. Not to mention the million scooters 🛴 we have lol. Austin is a pretty walkable and Uber friendly place as well if you live central. Plenty of buses to catch in town as well . I’ve been without a car for 2 years now and anywhere else I would be stressing without one. But no big deal for me here. Its really Not that spread out considering Dallas or Houston. I’ve actually met Uber drivers that specifically travel from out of town just to drive for Uber here in Austin because of the constant pick ups they get. Also there are tons of gyms, every apartment has one lol on top of multiple golds gym, la fitness, lifetime fitness , planet fitness etc. anyways not tryna harp just want ppl to get correct info if you’re reading.

@austintxrealtor Жыл бұрын

Great points. I hear what you're saying about the real estate prices. But you kind of give advice without giving it. You can find a great brand new home 30 minutes from the city. Most of my West and East Coast clients are doing just that. For an Austin zip code, it's tough to find anything that's not a fixer-upper for less than 750K. The median price is around 550K, but that's ALL types of properties. You have 1.5M lots in Tarrytown and Westlake, and 400K homes in South and Northeast Austin affecting numbers. The good news though? Seller's are paying for closing costs and starting to drop prices! Also, I think no pro sports team is a PRO. :)

@meganrichter9748 Жыл бұрын

6-12 🤯I'm from he Bay Area hahaha

@breealexander3924 Жыл бұрын

I’m currently looking for property in Texas.

@cynthiadavison3581 Жыл бұрын

I live in San Antonio. Get your wallet ready if you plan on moving to Austin Its expensive.

@debraclaypoole3476 Жыл бұрын

Are there YMCA?

@JW-bh7yd Жыл бұрын

Yes quite a few in austin

@isabelwynne9282 Жыл бұрын

Do you happen to know what's going on with Layered with Lace? Haven't seen my order in a month, they haven't responded in the last week, and their Instragam hasn't been updated in several months. Since you had opened that subscription on your page, just wanted to see if you knew.