Austin, like California, is not affordable.

[DigitalDrifter]

Texas has to worry about Austin, whereas California's woke crap encompasses the entire state.

 

[22lcidw]

Dipshit doesn't even stop to realize everything costs more in Austin because it's run by DemoKKKrats.

You're not related to this guy, are you? You're both dumb as shit.

Several years ago, Austin rejected a Chick Fil A at their airport because of their agenda stance then.

 

[Pete7469]

Texas has to worry about Austin, whereas California's woke crap encompasses the entire state.

There are bed wetters all over, plenty in all our major cities.

They're all pretty much vermin, but the ones in the Shity of Autism are shit house rat crazy. Total fuckin loons that could raise eyebrows in San Fransicko. I really wish our state government would prosecute them when they're caught doing corrupt shit, but most of the republicrats don't want to cease their own corruption long enough to actually pursue such endeavors. It's gotten so bad that the loons don't even try and hide their shenanigans and fuckery. In fact the republicrats are working with the bolsheviks to oust the (R) AG.

The last democrook the government went after was James Trafficant, and that's because he was vocal about the crimes the feds committed in Waco TX.

 

[marvin martian]

The downside is that property taxes are much higher such that the difference is not large. I do like his complaining about McMansions when he bought a Mansion...

Seriously if he looked at Dallas or Houston he'd be really annoyed.

Property taxes in CA are 1.25% in nearly every county in the state. It's not a huge difference.

 

[RoshawnMarkwees]

Austin is the armpit of Texas.

Houston is trying hard to compete.

 

[marvin martian]

Several years ago, Austin rejected a Chick Fil A at their airport because of their agenda stance then.

They still don't have one. There are no national chain restaurants at AUS. They have a bunch of "independent" restaurants, and a few outlets from Texas chains that massively overcharge customers for mediocre food.

 

[Penelope]

We don't want you to live out here either. We'd rather keep all the clean air, clean water, and open spaces for ourselves.

at a price.

 

[Penelope]

Texas has to worry about Austin, whereas California's woke crap encompasses the entire state.

It's not woke. Your morally inept.

 

[Penelope]

Property taxes in CA are 1.25% in nearly every county in the state. It's not a huge difference.

You would be wrong. California home/property owners pay way below the national average.

How Do Property Taxes Work in California?

How do property taxes in California work? When are property taxes in California due? This guide has everything you need to know about property taxes.

www.carealtytraining.com

Here’s a summary of public services that your tax dollars go towards funding:

• General government services
• First responders and other law enforcement
• Municipal employees’ pay
• Municipal infrastructure and land construction or improvements
• Local levies
• Protective services
• Recreational services

 

[Penelope]

Dipshit doesn't even stop to realize everything costs more in Austin because it's run by DemoKKKrats.

You're not related to this guy, are you? You're both dumb as shit.

2 senators are republicans. They are not doing their job.

 

[JGalt]

at a price.

What "price"? In case you didn't get the memo, people aren't stumbling over each other to move to the cities. It's just the opposite.

Two million people fled America’s big cities from 2020 to 2022

But I see this as a big bonus. Now there's more room to send all those rapey illegal aliens to the urban areas.

 

[Zincwarrior]

Property taxes in CA are 1.25% in nearly every county in the state. It's not a huge difference.

Texas tax rates are higher. Especially when you add in the school districts which are separate property taxes.

 

[bdtex]

Have you never wondered why we folks out here in the sticks are so heavily armed?

Because it's where all the meth labs are.

 

[JGalt]

Because it's where all the meth labs are.

Well someone has to supply all those drug addicts who live in the cities. Maybe they just quit being dopers.

 

[bdtex]

Well someone has to supply all those drug addicts who live in the cities. Maybe they just quit being dopers.

Most of it is consumed locally. Just ask the rural county Sheriffs.

 

[JGalt]

Texas tax rates are higher. Especially when you add in the school districts which are separate property taxes.

Not necessarily. Texas has no state income tax. They don't need one because of their oil revenue.

Property taxes in Texas are lower than Wisconsin, Vermont, Illinois, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and New Jersey.

Property Taxes By State: Highest To Lowest

Texas sales taxes are lower than Washington, California, Illinois, and New York. Their state and local tax rate is also lower than 12 other states.

State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2023

 

[Zincwarrior]

Not necessarily. Texas has no state income tax. They don't need one because of their oil revenue.

Property taxes in Texas are lower than Wisconsin, Vermont, Illinois, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and New Jersey.

Property Taxes By State: Highest To Lowest

Texas sales taxes are lower than Washington, California, Illinois, and New York. Their state and local tax rate is also lower than 12 other states.

State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2023

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That does NOT include the school district property taxes.

 

[JGalt]

That does NOT include the school district property taxes.

Provide a link that proves they're high. Texas school district taxes run about 0.6%, depending on the location. Obviously it's going to be higher in the blue areas like Austin and Houston.

These rates are also down a little from last year.

https://tea.texas.gov/finance-and-grants/state-funding/ty-2023-final-mcr.pdf

Texas conservatives are also wanting to eliminate school taxes all together.

Some conservatives’ long-term goal in property tax fight: get rid of school taxes altogether

By contrast the state I live in (Wisconsin) has a an overall average of $7.68 per thousand dollars of property as school tax.

 

[Godboy]

• He says there are negatives like pricey utilities, oppressive heat, and a lack of public space.
• Alder also says that Austinites are rude.
• Taxes: We all know property taxes are high in Texas. They actually weren't that bad for us and ranged from 2% to 3% depending on the neighborhood. We bought a home at 2.1% and, with the homestead exception, were paying at 1.79% (vs. 1.25% in California). Don't buy at 3%; you won't be able to sell and your house won't appreciate.
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• Power: Energy is incredibly expensive. You want a big house, and they're so cheap, but then it costs a fortune to heat and cool. We were paying $400 per month during the summer and winter and we were uncomfortable (our thermostat was set to 79 degrees F in the summer, and 65 degrees F in the winter). To be comfortable would have cost us $700 to $1,000 per month.
• 
  
• Water: Water is also shockingly expensive. In NW Austin they pump water from Lake Travis, which is only a few miles away, but that doesn't stop greedy water collectives from shaking you down. We paid $89 per month just for the privilege of being connected to city water (using 0 gallons). And they just jacked that base rate to $97. We had a well for landscape watering, but otherwise our water bill for a young family, watering about 10,000 square feet of grass would have easily been $300 to $400 per month. New sod? Try $1,200 per month, for water. Our water in San Diego (and now San Jose) was cheaper, during a drought, and we got it from like two states away.
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• Services: We thought living in Texas, stuff would be cheap, but with so many people moving to Austin, the service industry is in red hot demand. Expensive pool maintenance, expensive landscaping services, expensive home repairs, expensive dining and movies.
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------------------------------------------------------------------------------They said move to Tx, you'll be glad you do. Not what I reading this article.

The above list of negatives PALES in comparison to the issues people face in LA or San Fransisco.

 

[Zincwarrior]

Provide a link that proves they're high.

The checks I have to send to them. You forget, I live here.