What is the Austin job market like?
Austin unemployment was 3.9% in August 2026 and the average job paid $35.85 an hour, but tech hiring has cooled; here are wages, top employers, commutes and how to job hunt.
What is the weather like in Austin?
Austin weather by month from NOAA 1991-2020 normals, plus what newcomers should know about 100-degree summers, flash floods, cedar fever, ice storms and how to sign up for local alerts.
Do you need a car in Austin?
Most Austin newcomers need a car, but car-light living works Downtown and near MetroRapid. Here is what traffic, I-35 construction, tolls, ownership costs, Texas registration rules and robotaxis mean for you.
What are the best Austin neighborhoods for newcomers?
Compare 10 Austin neighborhoods and suburbs newcomers actually choose, with 2026 rent averages, MetroRapid and MetroRail access, and tips on commutes, school districts and flood maps before you sign a lease.
How much does it cost to live in Austin?
One adult needs about $49,300 a year to cover basics in Austin. Here’s what rent, taxes, utilities, car costs, transit and groceries really cost, and how Austin compares with other big cities.
How does renting an apartment in Austin work?
Renting in Austin in 2026 means falling rents, frequent move-in deals and a few Texas rules to know, from application fees and deposits to flood notices, utilities and avoiding scams.
How does public transit work in Austin?
A plain guide to Austin public transit in 2026: CapMetro buses and Rapid lines, the Red Line train, Pickup, airport bus, fare capping, 2027 fare increases, bikeshare and light rail plans.
Moving to Austin? Start here
Moving to Austin: a city of 1 million with falling rents, no state income tax, high property taxes, limited transit and hot summers, plus how to pick where to live.
What should you do in your first 30 days in Atlanta?
A week-by-week plan for new Atlanta residents: Georgia license and tag deadlines, insurance and alerts, MARTA and the BeltLine, meeting people, then a doctor, library card and voter registration.
How do you move to Atlanta? A step-by-step checklist
An eight-week Atlanta moving checklist: budget for $1,625 rent, pick an area, set up Georgia Power, water and gas, then get your Georgia license and car registered within 30 days.