Texas: High Cost of Living & Unemployment Rate

The laid back lifestyle in Texas is appealing to many; the climate is hot, the days are long, and family and community are very important to Texans. Can you afford to liv

Austin and Dallas Texas are both in the top 5 of the most expensive cities to live in the nation. With a below average per household capita, this means many families struggle to make ends meet. A move to one of the larger metropolitan areas in Texas should be given a great deal of thought.

Let's look at an example:

If you currently live in Augusta, Georgia and earn $80,000 and you are planning a career move to Dallas, Texas, you would have to earn $89,263 per annum as the cost of living is 11.6% higher in Texas. However, on average employers in Dallas, Texas only pay 7.3% more than employers in Augusta, Georgia. Unless you are being hired with an excellent job in hand, these figures are worth considering. I chose Augusta, Georgia because it is a median rate for most American mid-size communities. If you are moving from a town or city that is even more economical to live in than Augusta, you would need to earn even more in Dallas, Texas in order to enjoy the same lifestyle. Let's talk about it in the discussion area