Dallas TX or Reno NV, which is nicer to live in ?
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Have you seen Reno 911? With cops like that it's got to be a great place!
Originally Posted By: Schmoe
Dallas, is expensive. Parking, driving, gas, etc. etc. People around that area have pretty much accepted the metropolis attitude, not friendly at all. Whoever said concrete jungle was spot on. Everywhere you turn, there are new suburbs or businesses going up along with traffic lights. Traffic is absolutely horrid. Be prepared to spend a lot of time in your car. On his salary, 42K a year will not put you in a nice neighborhood, period. He'll be forced to rent for awhile. You need to tell him to "go west, young man." There is also no state tax in Texas, but they nail you on just about everything else.
I work in Dallas, and everything that Schmoe said is true. Concrete jungle, no parking unless you want to valet, and traffic most days is really bad. Not NYC or LA bad, but bad enough. If he has to commute from a suburb, tell him to get a comfy car. Relatively no natural beauty/outdoors things to do here, if that's important to him. And, I don't mean to sound rude, but since so many of our friends from south of the rio grande have moved in (mostly without papers) in the last 10 years, the area just isn't as pleasant as it used to be (Our stereotype in these parts is boots, wranglers, and cows...it should be drug running, property crime, and hit-and-runs). Good luck finding someone who knows english if you need directions.
Someone said Reno has drug problems. I doubt it's worse than here
BTW, I'm saving up to get out.
Dallas, is expensive. Parking, driving, gas, etc. etc. People around that area have pretty much accepted the metropolis attitude, not friendly at all. Whoever said concrete jungle was spot on. Everywhere you turn, there are new suburbs or businesses going up along with traffic lights. Traffic is absolutely horrid. Be prepared to spend a lot of time in your car. On his salary, 42K a year will not put you in a nice neighborhood, period. He'll be forced to rent for awhile. You need to tell him to "go west, young man." There is also no state tax in Texas, but they nail you on just about everything else.
I work in Dallas, and everything that Schmoe said is true. Concrete jungle, no parking unless you want to valet, and traffic most days is really bad. Not NYC or LA bad, but bad enough. If he has to commute from a suburb, tell him to get a comfy car. Relatively no natural beauty/outdoors things to do here, if that's important to him. And, I don't mean to sound rude, but since so many of our friends from south of the rio grande have moved in (mostly without papers) in the last 10 years, the area just isn't as pleasant as it used to be (Our stereotype in these parts is boots, wranglers, and cows...it should be drug running, property crime, and hit-and-runs). Good luck finding someone who knows english if you need directions.
Someone said Reno has drug problems. I doubt it's worse than here
BTW, I'm saving up to get out.
Reno is very close to ski resort and if he likes Skiing, that would be a as close to a daily activity as possible. Also the climate is much cooler than Dallas and population density is also much lower, but that of course means job opportunities will be fewer too.
Reno's drug problem can't be worse than Dallas, and most people that lives away from the Casino and in the suburb will be just like any other city's suburb.
Reno's drug problem can't be worse than Dallas, and most people that lives away from the Casino and in the suburb will be just like any other city's suburb.
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Our stereotype in these parts is boots, wranglers, and cows... it should be drug running, property crime, and hit-and-runs
He grew up in Orlando FL, so he will feel right at home with the drug running, property crime, and hit-and-runs.
Thanks for all the tips and info.
Our stereotype in these parts is boots, wranglers, and cows... it should be drug running, property crime, and hit-and-runs
He grew up in Orlando FL, so he will feel right at home with the drug running, property crime, and hit-and-runs.
Thanks for all the tips and info.
Originally Posted By: JustinH
I'm surprised that no one has brought up Reno's Meth and Illegal drug problems. People on Meth commit other crimes..
That's one of the biggest crimes we have here in NE Ohio; not many jobs (skilled or unskilled) so alot of goobers run dope.
FWIW, I think I'd pick either one, but since my wife had been to N TX before, it probably would be TX.
I'm surprised that no one has brought up Reno's Meth and Illegal drug problems. People on Meth commit other crimes..
That's one of the biggest crimes we have here in NE Ohio; not many jobs (skilled or unskilled) so alot of goobers run dope.
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I was a building inspector for Reno and it is a nice community. I lived in Carson City during this time and for years before. In my opinion, Carson is more desirable and only 30 miles to the west. However, a younger fellow will probably prefer Reno.
On the other hand, I like Texans and find them to be nice folks.
I am applying for a job in Bryan, TX which is between Houston and Dallas. I know little about Bryan and would appreciate some info about this city.
On the other hand, I like Texans and find them to be nice folks.
I am applying for a job in Bryan, TX which is between Houston and Dallas. I know little about Bryan and would appreciate some info about this city.
My uncle lives in Reno and I just got back from there a couple of weeks ago to see him.
Overall seems like a nice place. Cold in winter though and the economy in this state is in the tubes right now.
Overall seems like a nice place. Cold in winter though and the economy in this state is in the tubes right now.
Dallas is a beautiful city. Very clean and good people, too. Lots of stuff nearby. Plus, you're in Texas. It's good all around. If you want to gamble, there's Oklahoma and Louisiana not far away at all. The women in Dallas are prettier, I'll bet. That's a big plus for a single man.
Originally Posted By: dwendt44
In Nevada you don't have to deal with Texans.
Better than having to listen to that horrible accent all the women have up there in Wisconsin. I believe I'd poke my eardrums out with an icepick.
In Nevada you don't have to deal with Texans.
Better than having to listen to that horrible accent all the women have up there in Wisconsin. I believe I'd poke my eardrums out with an icepick.
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On his salary, 42K a year will not put you in a nice neighborhood, period. He'll be forced to rent
Thats what he plans on doing for a few years.
On his salary, 42K a year will not put you in a nice neighborhood, period. He'll be forced to rent
Thats what he plans on doing for a few years.
I was in Dallas last year for the first time and I had a big steak for what a sandwich would cost in NYC. I really liked Texas a lot and am considering retiring there. Texas is more conservative than NY (and it's economy is doing better) and that's part of it's appeal (to me).
Originally Posted By: hummdrumm
. . . I am applying for a job in Bryan, TX which is between Houston and Dallas. I know little about Bryan and would appreciate some info about this city.
I was lucky enough to spend five weeks in Bryan and College Station during the Katrina period, late August to early October 2005. No sarcasm about the "lucky" part; I liked it and was trying to find a job there.
College Station, which lies to the south, was a bit, but only a bit, more upscale, it seemed to me; Bryan a little more blue collar-oriented, with self-serve car washes and at least one old-style Mobil station with service bays. Friendly and helpful people, for sure. The whole area was clean, the streets were properly paved, Bryan had a nice library (even though they knew we were just visiting, they issued us library cards!), and you could make a left turn at most major intersections. Old Town Bryan, the old business district, still had a lot of shops and restaurants within two or three blocks of each other, including a shop which sold (of course) good-quality Western hats.
It got hot every day, with little rain. Early morning wasn't bad, lower humidity than in The Swamp, but the afternoon temps touched 100 more than once in September. We left just as a cool front was coming in, so I don't know how chilly it might get.
The place is crammed with Texas A & M students, the locals told me, until near Christmas, and then the area is a ghost town (and according to the locals, much nicer to live in) until the kids come back.
Again, especially after the nastiness of NO, I liked it. I might have gotten bored with it after a while, but it was pleasant.
. . . I am applying for a job in Bryan, TX which is between Houston and Dallas. I know little about Bryan and would appreciate some info about this city.
I was lucky enough to spend five weeks in Bryan and College Station during the Katrina period, late August to early October 2005. No sarcasm about the "lucky" part; I liked it and was trying to find a job there.
College Station, which lies to the south, was a bit, but only a bit, more upscale, it seemed to me; Bryan a little more blue collar-oriented, with self-serve car washes and at least one old-style Mobil station with service bays. Friendly and helpful people, for sure. The whole area was clean, the streets were properly paved, Bryan had a nice library (even though they knew we were just visiting, they issued us library cards!), and you could make a left turn at most major intersections. Old Town Bryan, the old business district, still had a lot of shops and restaurants within two or three blocks of each other, including a shop which sold (of course) good-quality Western hats.
It got hot every day, with little rain. Early morning wasn't bad, lower humidity than in The Swamp, but the afternoon temps touched 100 more than once in September. We left just as a cool front was coming in, so I don't know how chilly it might get.
The place is crammed with Texas A & M students, the locals told me, until near Christmas, and then the area is a ghost town (and according to the locals, much nicer to live in) until the kids come back.
Again, especially after the nastiness of NO, I liked it. I might have gotten bored with it after a while, but it was pleasant.
Originally Posted By: Benzadmiral
I might have gotten bored with it after a while, but it was pleasant.
I crammed four years of education into five in these towns back in the mid-seventies, and still visit occasionally. I thought the area was fantastic then, and even more so now, although obviously I don’t have the detailed perspective I used to.
My main comment is to the possibility of being bored. Even thirty plus years ago, when I needed more stimulation, I thought the B/CS area had a nice balance of activity vs. calm. Being a college town keeps it high energy and progressive, native residents keep it stable and sensible. If you need culture, the University has a continuous variety of interesting speakers and cultural events, due to the area being a good fill-in stop between Dallas/Houston/Austin. The two or so hour proximity to each of those cities means you have a great variety of potential options with easy effort, although the area itself has almost any major retail store you would want. Best of all, you can be out in the country in 20 minutes from almost anywhere!
Texas World Speedway still has a variety of club-type races also.
I might have gotten bored with it after a while, but it was pleasant.
I crammed four years of education into five in these towns back in the mid-seventies, and still visit occasionally. I thought the area was fantastic then, and even more so now, although obviously I don’t have the detailed perspective I used to.
My main comment is to the possibility of being bored. Even thirty plus years ago, when I needed more stimulation, I thought the B/CS area had a nice balance of activity vs. calm. Being a college town keeps it high energy and progressive, native residents keep it stable and sensible. If you need culture, the University has a continuous variety of interesting speakers and cultural events, due to the area being a good fill-in stop between Dallas/Houston/Austin. The two or so hour proximity to each of those cities means you have a great variety of potential options with easy effort, although the area itself has almost any major retail store you would want. Best of all, you can be out in the country in 20 minutes from almost anywhere!
Texas World Speedway still has a variety of club-type races also.
Originally Posted By: TooManyWheels
Originally Posted By: Benzadmiral
I might have gotten bored with it after a while, but it was pleasant.
. . . My main comment is to the possibility of being bored. Even thirty plus years ago, when I needed more stimulation, I thought the B/CS area had a nice balance of activity vs. calm. Being a college town keeps it high energy and progressive, native residents keep it stable and sensible. If you need culture, the University has a continuous variety of interesting speakers and cultural events, due to the area being a good fill-in stop between Dallas/Houston/Austin. The two or so hour proximity to each of those cities means you have a great variety of potential options with easy effort, although the area itself has almost any major retail store you would want. Best of all, you can be out in the country in 20 minutes from almost anywhere! . . .
Well, I'm bored (as well as disgusted) where I am now. Bryan/College Station had a lot to offer for sure -- the idea of out in the country via a 20-minute drive sounds great!
Originally Posted By: Benzadmiral
I might have gotten bored with it after a while, but it was pleasant.
. . . My main comment is to the possibility of being bored. Even thirty plus years ago, when I needed more stimulation, I thought the B/CS area had a nice balance of activity vs. calm. Being a college town keeps it high energy and progressive, native residents keep it stable and sensible. If you need culture, the University has a continuous variety of interesting speakers and cultural events, due to the area being a good fill-in stop between Dallas/Houston/Austin. The two or so hour proximity to each of those cities means you have a great variety of potential options with easy effort, although the area itself has almost any major retail store you would want. Best of all, you can be out in the country in 20 minutes from almost anywhere! . . .
Well, I'm bored (as well as disgusted) where I am now. Bryan/College Station had a lot to offer for sure -- the idea of out in the country via a 20-minute drive sounds great!
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