SIIK2NR

Hi all,
I currently own property in San Diego but will be retiring in the next few years. It's come down to either Arizona (Phoenix area) or Texas (Dallas/Fort Worth).

Can anyone give me a few pros/cons for retiring in Texas? I will be looking for employment but I prefer Suburia for the larger square footage homes.

Please take a few moments to fill me in on things such as jobs/cost of living/taxes/weather or any other issues good or bad. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Tim

txs2knoah

Mexican food!!!

Cali Mexican food is different

SIIK2NR

Any areas in Texas to avoid? Crime.... Natural disasters? I'm leary about anywhere near the gulf area due to hurricanes and such. Which is why I've scratched all of Florida off my list.

txs2knoah

LOL. What's a hurricane. Jk.

In not sure about northern Texas but San antonio is really boring when it comes to natural disasters

senor_flojo

a lot of military retire in san antonio.

also, the housing market in SA is kinda weak right now, so you could probably get a good deal in the next 6 months or so.

dallas/ft worth traffic sucks

txs2knoah

I agree on the traffic issue on the surrounding cities.

svann

You wont like Texas weather as much as San Diego. I was at MCRD around mid June with high temps in the low 70's. When we returned to Austin it was 95

SIIK2NR

Thanks for the input. I'll try the Northen community also.