People are leaving Texas over rising costs, partisan politics, and a sense of disenchantment

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12. Texas affordability is a Myth

Full disclosure, I despise Texas.

Quote from General Sheridan (General for the moral and winning side of Civil War) - "If I owned Hell and Texas, I’d rent out Texas and live in Hell."

That quote was from 1866. I use it to emphasize that Texas has been a cesspool for a very long time.

As for affordability, two people left college, one went to CA (me) one went to TX. Both bought extremely comparable houses in the 90's. Now with property taxes, (TX is expensive) utilities, etc. the monthly cost of living in TX end up being the exact same if not a bit higher.

Add opportunity costs and the Texan spent about 2k per month for the 'privilege" of residing in TX.

Now another neighbor grew up in CA, got transferred to TX. Was lucky/wise enough to hold CA house. After three years in TX he laid down an ultimatum, transfer me back to CA or I will have to quit!

Reason being, his wife keeps a detailed budget, turns out between 2018 to 2021, they "saved" $300 per year by living in TX! WTF!!!! deal with the weather and Texans for $300 per year! Hell no! and they are Conservatives.

Don't flame me Texas dems, come back with Texas will turn blue. That one is right up there with tRump supporters will come to their senses and condemn the Orange Shitstain.

It ain't going to happen, Texas if run by Oil and Gas, always will be. The OP example of moving to Knoxville is a much better solution. TN will turn blue before TX.