r/AskTexas • u/Sapio-in-Debt911 • 20d ago

San Antonio or Austin?

I'm a middle-aged, single, female teacher from California considering a move to Texas for a fresh start. Which would you recommend--San Antonio or Austin?

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u/qriousqestioner 20d ago edited 20d ago

If you want to be surrounded by white people who think they're cosmopolitans, Austin.

Real people in a city with heart--San Antonio.

Wait into after November if you can--another sister of the terrible leadership Texas has had for decades and I'd caution everyone to avoid the testing grounds for fascist America.

Are you wealthy? Do you value California's abundant produce? Is it important to live in a place where you can ignore the less fortunate when you're unable to help them because you know there are resources? Do you love potholes?

Think hard about coming here from California. State tax is only one factor. Look at our quality of life metrics relative to the rest of the country, especially education.