Dallas vs. New York City which place is better to start my career?
I have opportunities to work in Dallas, TX and NYC. I will make around 55K in both places. Which would be a better place to build my career? Which place is more fun (I am an Asian- a bit worried about racism in Dallas). Can I start in Dallas and then maybe later move to NYC or Chicago? I am currently in Austin, TX. Austin people are really nice and not at all biased against foreigners. I hope Dallas is similar.
Careers & Employment - 7 Answers
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I live in Dallas, and I can't say that its a particularly racist place. Certainly not more so than NY or any other city. Your 55k will get you a lot more apartment or house in Dallas than in NYC.
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The standard of living is much higher in New York. Taxes are higher, property values are higher, groceries are more expensive, etc. Your $ will go further in Texas. I don't live in NYC (I live in Rochester), but when I was a child my father worked there, they say you would have to earn $100,000/yr to make it. And of course, it gets much colder in New York. And it is a very busy place. I have lived in both states, and both have advantages and disadvantages when compared to the other. There is much to do in NY. Lots of theatres, museums, shopping, and not far from the rest of New York State, which is very beautiful and full of history. Good luck with your decision.
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Racism is everywhere, go with what is best for you. Dallas may be the better choice economy wise. Cheaper to live than in New York. ~~good luck ~~ where ever you choose.
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Definitely Dallas. New York on $55K is not possible. My daughter can barely make it on $150K. The New York City and state taxes will take 3x more than Texas. Dallas has no city tax & N.Y. is very hi and if that isn't bad enough my daughter is living in an efficiency in a nice neighborhood but it cost $2,000, plus the cabs cost and to have drinks after work at $8 to$10 a drink and dinners are very high. She has to take at least $200 to $300 for one night on the town. I love Manhattan but the cost, wow! Dallas is acosmopolitan city not a southern city don't worry about racism. Good luck.
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I lived in NYC for most of my life and now reside in NC due to the cost of living. I'd have to say choose Dallas because it's cheaper to live a lavish lifestyle there then NYC. Below is the average monthly costs for these basic needs: Apt- $1000-$1500 Utilities: $500 Transportation(better off with no car)=$200 Food=$300 I hope this helps but if not do your own calculations. Good LUCK!
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I'd have to agree with everyone else, Dallas sounds the better route, because of the cost of living is cheaper there.
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NYC - no question. NYC is the financial capitol of the world and has significantly more opportunities available for someone looking to progress their career, whether it be in the US or anywhere in the world. There are more Fortune 500 companies headquartered in NYC than any other state. I've read the responses here and you should ignore them. It's understandable that certain people equate quality of life to the high cost of living in NYC. However, these people are not from here and as a New Yorker, I can tell you, it's quite feasible to live comfortably on $55k. You don't necesarrily have to live in Manhattan, there are 4 other boroughs (Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and The Bronx) which offer very affordable housing, convinient quality of life (in shops, entertainment and recreation) as well as the best mass transit system in the world, where you'll be able to get in and out of the city convieniently and pay no more than $70/month in mass transit fees. You won't even need to own a car. As per living in Manhattan, the reason it cost more to live here (and the same goes for Cities like London, San Fran and Paris) is that there is substantially more career opportunities that pay much more that are based in NYC. The cost of living is high, based on the collective income of it's residents, which is substantially higher than most cities. There are certain types of people that are not designed to live in a big city and others who thrive in it. When I was 21, I chose to move here and became enlightened as to the possibilities of career potential, while being exposed to a multi-cultural, diverse population, that allowed me to learn more about other people and myself while having an amazing time. I've been to Dallas several times and I love it there, but it pales in comparison to the amount of personal and professional development it can offer compared to that of NYC - There is just an insurmountable amount of information and stimuli here that you will experience no where else. If you want to play it safe - live in Dallas, but if you got the stones to live here, you'll never want to live anywhere else. Trust me
I have opportunities to work in Dallas, TX and NYC. I will make around 55K in both places. Which would be a better place to build my career? Which place is more fun (I am an Asian- a bit worried about racism in Dallas). Can I start in Dallas and then maybe later move to NYC or Chicago? I am currently in Austin, TX. Austin people are really nice and not at all biased against foreigners. I hope Dallas is similar.
Careers & Employment - 7 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
I live in Dallas, and I can't say that its a particularly racist place. Certainly not more so than NY or any other city. Your 55k will get you a lot more apartment or house in Dallas than in NYC.
2 :
The standard of living is much higher in New York. Taxes are higher, property values are higher, groceries are more expensive, etc. Your $ will go further in Texas. I don't live in NYC (I live in Rochester), but when I was a child my father worked there, they say you would have to earn $100,000/yr to make it. And of course, it gets much colder in New York. And it is a very busy place. I have lived in both states, and both have advantages and disadvantages when compared to the other. There is much to do in NY. Lots of theatres, museums, shopping, and not far from the rest of New York State, which is very beautiful and full of history. Good luck with your decision.
3 :
Racism is everywhere, go with what is best for you. Dallas may be the better choice economy wise. Cheaper to live than in New York. ~~good luck ~~ where ever you choose.
4 :
Definitely Dallas. New York on $55K is not possible. My daughter can barely make it on $150K. The New York City and state taxes will take 3x more than Texas. Dallas has no city tax & N.Y. is very hi and if that isn't bad enough my daughter is living in an efficiency in a nice neighborhood but it cost $2,000, plus the cabs cost and to have drinks after work at $8 to$10 a drink and dinners are very high. She has to take at least $200 to $300 for one night on the town. I love Manhattan but the cost, wow! Dallas is acosmopolitan city not a southern city don't worry about racism. Good luck.
5 :
I lived in NYC for most of my life and now reside in NC due to the cost of living. I'd have to say choose Dallas because it's cheaper to live a lavish lifestyle there then NYC. Below is the average monthly costs for these basic needs: Apt- $1000-$1500 Utilities: $500 Transportation(better off with no car)=$200 Food=$300 I hope this helps but if not do your own calculations. Good LUCK!
6 :
I'd have to agree with everyone else, Dallas sounds the better route, because of the cost of living is cheaper there.
7 :
NYC - no question. NYC is the financial capitol of the world and has significantly more opportunities available for someone looking to progress their career, whether it be in the US or anywhere in the world. There are more Fortune 500 companies headquartered in NYC than any other state. I've read the responses here and you should ignore them. It's understandable that certain people equate quality of life to the high cost of living in NYC. However, these people are not from here and as a New Yorker, I can tell you, it's quite feasible to live comfortably on $55k. You don't necesarrily have to live in Manhattan, there are 4 other boroughs (Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and The Bronx) which offer very affordable housing, convinient quality of life (in shops, entertainment and recreation) as well as the best mass transit system in the world, where you'll be able to get in and out of the city convieniently and pay no more than $70/month in mass transit fees. You won't even need to own a car. As per living in Manhattan, the reason it cost more to live here (and the same goes for Cities like London, San Fran and Paris) is that there is substantially more career opportunities that pay much more that are based in NYC. The cost of living is high, based on the collective income of it's residents, which is substantially higher than most cities. There are certain types of people that are not designed to live in a big city and others who thrive in it. When I was 21, I chose to move here and became enlightened as to the possibilities of career potential, while being exposed to a multi-cultural, diverse population, that allowed me to learn more about other people and myself while having an amazing time. I've been to Dallas several times and I love it there, but it pales in comparison to the amount of personal and professional development it can offer compared to that of NYC - There is just an insurmountable amount of information and stimuli here that you will experience no where else. If you want to play it safe - live in Dallas, but if you got the stones to live here, you'll never want to live anywhere else. Trust me
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