Tons of people pack up and make the move to Austin each year from the coasts and, in turn, abandon our oasis to seek fame and glory in more moderate climates. Now Forbes has the data to prove it. more ›

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Forbes magazine's latest survey of America's Best-Value Cities places Austin at the top of the list, thanks to our stellar job growth projections (also ranked at #1), low inflation rating (#24), and respectable median cost of living rank (#5). We weren't the only place in the Lone Star State to earn such recognition, either: San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston are all among the top ten. more ›