Do you prefer Dallas or Austin, TX?

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Chris L

Austin hands down.

Having a more educated and friendly populous, makes it a happier place to live.

Aside from that, there's the lower crime rate, better drivers, small town feel with big city convenience, greener environment, live music and other entertainment scenes, etc.

I could go on and on about how great Austin is, but the only positive thing I can say about Dallas is: it is easier to find a job there. Not necessarily better paying, but a job.

Austin wins hands down.

Katrina M

This shouldn't even be allowed as a question as the answer is just too clear!

Sure, Dallas is nice, they have the train and a nice downtown, oh and that show named after it from 30 years ago, but come on!

Austin is the live music capital of the world, people! Austin is moving forward economically while still holding on to its green roots. Its a great place to raise a family and enjoy the natural beauties of Central Texas. This short list should pretty well sum it up for anyone who has ever visited: Stubb's BBQ, Whole Foods Market, Antone's, Town Lake, The Backyard, the Capital (which is taller than the one in Washington) Lake Travis, Willie Nelson, Lance Armstrong and the University of Texas! What more could you ask for?

But, if you're not from here and you're not sure - maybe you should stay where you are because speaking for native Austinites: we can appreciate it and won't exploit it - too many people are finding our little secret.

user98734

Austin Baby!!! Hook 'em!!!!

Lived in Dallas for 4 years and have been in Austin for almost 7 now. Tough decision, but I'd have to say I prefer Austin. Kind of like comparing apples to oranges though. Dallas has much more formal events to ofer since it is a bigger city (Go Mavs, Cowboys, Rangers, Dallas Stars) and more developed symphonies and ballet productions. Restaurant selection is much more extensive is Dallas, but Austin features more individually owned and unique places as opposed to large chain restaurants like in Dallas. The atmosphere in Austin is what really puts it over the top. So many outdoor activities to do in Austin as well as the whole UT community. Austin wins in a tight race. Luckily we've managed to get most of our friends who lived in Dallas to move down here. Biggest adjustment is probably the dress code!

me.

HOUSTON of course my home town! yeah H-Town all the way!

bones54

Austin is the sh t. Because it is so close to Dallas and you can party in Austin and catch all the Cowboys games too.

Sandta G

If you like music, cool people and beautiful places it's go-ta be AUSTIN AUSTIN AUSTIN

freak of nature

um i pick Austin i think

scoobbarky

I lived in Dallas from 1994-2004 and have lived in Austin since 2004. No question that Austin is better for my lifestyle. I am a stay at home mom with kids...so much to do in Austin, more family centric, homes/neighborhoods are more 'neighborly' and Austin is just a prettier area. I live in a small subdiv near Avery Ranch. I lived in both Dallas and Dallas 'burbs. Dallas can be fun but Austin is so much nicer to live in.

RoushGirl#99

Austin, baby! I lived in Austin my whole life, until last September when I moved to the Big D. Big mistake! I drive back to Austin almost every weekend! I can't wait to move back! Everything is just better there. Dallas is over-populated, and even though Austin is getting that way too, the folks down there are much more down to Earth and real! The diversity is great there, too. It's hard to get bored. It's so pretty...Dallas is just a smoggy, nasty, big city!

ecurb25

Austin is smaller and has a little better weather

wanttofind

no way, no how, no possibility...i should win best answer because anyone who knows austin, knows what gift it is to have been, will or is living there...that's all anyone can say...dallas starts with a d, but was first called dull dallas...which i don't think i have to explain...it's how they got the name for dulles airport...ask anyone from austin...they'll tell you.

eriklittle2004

Austin. Dallas has way too much crime for me to live or to visit there.

gcl

AUSTIN

Texas Cowboy

Austin, no question!

Joey's back

Both are too hot for me; sorry I'm not much help.

Taylor made

Are you trying to decide between schools.... well back on the subject... Austin

Nicalo22

Austin

powhound

Neither.
But I hate Texas in general.
No particular reason, just do.
Sorry.

Well, the only time I drove through Texas it hailed and put dents in my car... maybe I'm just grudging a little.

kampech p

I prefer Dallas because of romantic city and
diversity and not too heavy traffics.

madentexas17

Austin duh cuz of UT Longhorns!!!! they rock!!!!!!

Chazzy

Austin!

Give em Hell Give em Hell GO HORNS GO! :)

hunker

Austin

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