Austin offers the jobs and city life of San Francisco but with Atlanta's cost of living. Here's how.

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An aerial view of Barton Springs Pool and downtown Austin, Texas.
People gather at Barton Springs Pool on June 21, 2023 in Austin, Texas.

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I'm moving out of Texas after 60 years there. The culture has changed and big tech firms have made Austin too expensive.

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Flora Batts and her husband.
Flora Batts and her husband, who are moving to Pennsylvania after becoming fed up with aspects of living in Texas.

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15 cities with plenty of rentals and high enough wages to afford them

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San Jose.
Wages in San Jose have grown much faster than rents.

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Home prices are falling in parts of Florida and Texas as buyers tap out and supply outpaces demand

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Home prices fell in several parts of Florida and Texas last quarter.

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Space Force Guardians became the first 'space cowboys' after completing the Army's rigorous spur ride challenges

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US Space Force spur ride candidate carries a 120mm Mortar Round
A US Space Force spur ride candidate carries a 120mm Mortar Round at Fort Bliss, Texas.

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Rep. Henry Cuellar's indictment has the GOP comparing him to George Santos. Here's what to know about the Texas Democrat's bribery scandal.

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Rep. Henry Cuellar at a hearing on Capitol Hill last month.
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas at a hearing on Capitol Hill last month.

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Buyers have an advantage in these 10 cities, where sellers are slashing listing prices the most

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Orlando.

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2 states where home prices are falling because there are too many houses and not enough buyers

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An aerial view of homes in a suburban development in Central Florida.
A housing development in Orlando.

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Tesla found a way to get out of environmental regulations at its Texas gigafactory

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Tesla's gigafactory outside Austin, Texas in 2024.

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Many cities are fighting the urban 'doom loop' by turning empty offices into 24/7 social districts

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A view of The Strat Hotel & Casino & Tower from downtown Las Vegas.

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