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CatsNSquirrels OP t1_ixzdyy0 wrote

Reply to comment by volanger in Best towns for a childless, middle-aged couple? by CatsNSquirrels

Honestly it really is. The differences are dramatic.

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volanger t1_ixze2qf wrote

Just out of curiously, what are some of the biggest differences you've seen?

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CatsNSquirrels OP t1_ixzg3oh wrote

People seem less miserable here, probably because they’re paid twice as much for what now is nearly the same cost of living (min wage in TX is still $7.25 and waiters still get $2.13). There is an attempt to care about the environment here. Texas is drowning in plastic and styrofoam, and they pave over almost all natural areas. People are more educated here and seem to possess more critical thinking ability. The Texas education system is falling apart (I’m a former teacher). Also I have my reproductive rights here and that’s huge.

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volanger t1_ixzgb61 wrote

The Styrofoam surprises me ngl.

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CatsNSquirrels OP t1_ixzghub wrote

Texas is very focused on money. Whatever is cheaper is what they will do. Most restaurants and fast food places use styrofoam. It’s gross. And there is plastic ALL OVER THE PLACE in Texas. It’s stuck in trees and all over the sides of the road.

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volanger t1_ixzgwx5 wrote

Most places are like that though aren't they? They're all focused on money. But I think up here we use taxes to artificially up the cost so greener methods are cheaper

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