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11 facts about Houston that make it the best city in America to build wealth
Posted on 11/9/15 at 9:17 am
Posted on 11/9/15 at 9:17 am
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If you want to build a fortune, you may want to consider Houston, Texas — Bankrate recently ranked it as the best big US city for accumulating wealth.
With its thriving economy and abundance of Fortune 500 companies, it's no surprise Houston secured the top spot.
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Houston is home to more Fortune 500 company headquarters than anywhere in America except for New York and Chicago.
Your paycheck goes farther in Houston than most other major cities.
Housing is more affordable in Houston. The city didn't experience a housing bubble the way the rest of the country did.
Houston residents are able to keep more of their income thanks to a lack of income tax.
It's been one of the fastest growing US cities for years, and isn't slowing down — Houston will soon become the third largest city in America.
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Posted on 11/9/15 at 9:19 am to RedRifle
You could say all those things about Baton Rouge
Posted on 11/9/15 at 9:20 am to RedRifle
Houston makes me want to puke
Posted on 11/9/15 at 9:24 am to RedRifle
New Orleans > Baton Rouge > Houston
Posted on 11/9/15 at 9:25 am to RedRifle
InB4 the 'I hate Houston' people that don't actually live there but reside in suburbs and made the shitty, idiotic decision to commute in everyday.
This post was edited on 11/9/15 at 9:28 am
Posted on 11/9/15 at 9:25 am to el Gaucho
Except the taxes part
Posted on 11/9/15 at 9:26 am to RedRifle
Sure, and you can also add 3 hours to your work day for the commute.
Posted on 11/9/15 at 9:29 am to MeauxMoney
I live in Houston and my commute is 1.2 Miles one way.
Posted on 11/9/15 at 9:29 am to Mr.Perfect
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Except the taxes part
No income taxes in Nashville either.
And its the hub of healthcare.
And tons of growth.
And no crime.
Please don't move here though.
Posted on 11/9/15 at 9:36 am to BabyTac
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I live in Houston and my commute is 1.2 Miles one way.
And your housing is not "affordable". I live in the burbs (The Woodlands), and I love it. My commute isn't that far though. Still don't think it would bother me. I'm not paying $500k to live in some 2 bedroom house in the heights with jacked up streets and crappy surrounding neighborhoods just because the bar scene is cool. I'm getting too old for that.
Posted on 11/9/15 at 9:37 am to RedRifle
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Your paycheck goes farther in Houston than most other major cities.
This is true to an extent.
Historically, Houston was known as a city that you could make a killing in and live relatively inexpensively. In recent years, this has not become the case, though. You can still make a killing, but unless you want to live in the suburbs, you have to pay a prime price.
Posted on 11/9/15 at 9:46 am to thegreatboudini
Yeah, your money doesn't go nearly as far as it once did in Houston.
Housing prices here in Houston are fricking outrageous.
Housing prices here in Houston are fricking outrageous.
Posted on 11/9/15 at 9:46 am to BabyTac
We're considering moving there for the reasons mentioned.
My wife can get a 50% raise there, we can live well inside the loop, etc.
While I love New Orleans, the wages don't match the expenses of housing and education.
My wife can get a 50% raise there, we can live well inside the loop, etc.
While I love New Orleans, the wages don't match the expenses of housing and education.
Posted on 11/9/15 at 9:49 am to RedRifle
Posted on 11/9/15 at 9:51 am to RedRifle
Houston is a soulless shite of a city made of concrete built as a monument to corporate greed and a complete lack of anything in life but 24/7 work for anyone.
Posted on 11/9/15 at 9:53 am to BabyTac
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InB4 the 'I hate Houston' people that don't actually live there but reside in suburbs and made the shitty, idiotic decision to commute in everyday.
This statement is stupid on many different levels.
Posted on 11/9/15 at 9:54 am to Breesus
Maybe you're right, but it offers more than any single city in Louisiana.
Posted on 11/9/15 at 9:56 am to thegreatboudini
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it offers more than any single city in Louisiana.
more what?
Posted on 11/9/15 at 9:56 am to BabyTac
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I live in Houston and my commute is 1.2 Miles one way.
what about the other way?
This post was edited on 11/9/15 at 9:57 am
Posted on 11/9/15 at 9:57 am to RedRifle
I just got back from a business in Houston.. Spent a week in The Woodlands area...That's about the only part of Houston I'd consider living
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