Tell me why I should be excited about moving to OKC (Oklahoma City: place to live, vacation)

[SkyLark2019]

Originally Posted by Kthnry

I'm moving from San Antonio to Tulsa in a few months. I also lived in Austin for many years, until 2001. Tulsa is not as big as SA or Austin, but it has enough of the things I care about to keep me happy - good grocery stores, interesting restaurants, live music, great architecture, a decent hipster district, artsy stuff. It's a progressive city aggressively promoting growth (https://tulsaremote.com/). There's a lot of civic pride and investment from local leaders. It reminds me of Austin in the olden days. I'm looking forward to it.

I have no experience with OKC, but I hear it's bigger and more happening than Tulsa. It's fashionable in Texas to hate on Oklahoma, so just wanted to let you know you're not the only Texas resident looking to migrate northward.

This ^^^ &

The lower cost of living should make up for any shortcomings you might run into in OK.

[eddie gein]

Originally Posted by Kthnry

I have no experience with OKC, but I hear it's bigger and more happening than Tulsa. It's fashionable in Texas to hate on Oklahoma, so just wanted to let you know you're not the only Texas resident looking to migrate northward.

Yeah, Texans tend to be really ate up with that mentality. Oklahoma gets it more than anywhere because we are neighbors but they are really that way about anywhere else if it comes up.

I remember years ago when the Longhorns had a game in Columbus, Ohio against Ohio State. There was actually a sign in the stands that said "Austin is better than Columbus". I just laughed because most visiting fans from anywhere else would go there and just enjoy the game and enjoy what Columbus has to offer. Go back home and tell the stories of their trip to Columbus. And that would be it.

But not Texans.

[BBslider001]

Originally Posted by Kthnry

I'm moving from San Antonio to Tulsa in a few months. I also lived in Austin for many years, until 2001. Tulsa is not as big as SA or Austin, but it has enough of the things I care about to keep me happy - good grocery stores, interesting restaurants, live music, great architecture, a decent hipster district, artsy stuff. It's a progressive city aggressively promoting growth (https://tulsaremote.com/). There's a lot of civic pride and investment from local leaders. It reminds me of Austin in the olden days. I'm looking forward to it.

I have no experience with OKC, but I hear it's bigger and more happening than Tulsa. It's fashionable in Texas to hate on Oklahoma, so just wanted to let you know you're not the only Texas resident looking to migrate northward.

Which means it won't remain a very nice place for long with "progressive" growth....just like Austin.

[eddie gein]

Originally Posted by BBslider001

Which means it won't remain a very nice place for long with "progressive" growth....just like Austin.

I realize that this is just a drive by pot shot at Austin by a right winger but OKC is too much a plains city to end up like Austin. Too hot, too cold, too drab, blah, blah, blah.

But what I like about it here is that growth has been there but it has been slow enough that you can still recognize the place from year to year.

[Threestep2]

Some interesting comments here. It has been five years since we moved to OK after five years in DFW.



Cool cats - I have seen my fair share come with fanfare and go quietly.
100k - OP says "we" and does not mention job offer/offers. 100k goes further in OKC compared to Austin but not that much further.


Real estate in our little enclave has gone up by 20+%, the school system draws a lot of young/younger families, quiet (sidewalks go up at dusk), close to everything, mixed bad of residents.



SO renewed his contract last week. November 2021 will be decision dead line for us - stay or leave.

[BBslider001]

Originally Posted by eddie gein

I realize that this is just a drive by pot shot at Austin by a right winger but OKC is too much a plains city to end up like Austin. Too hot, too cold, too drab, blah, blah, blah.

But what I like about it here is that growth has been there but it has been slow enough that you can still recognize the place from year to year.

Nope, it's a true statement about ANY "progressive" city. You don't know thing one about where I stand on anything. I don't play politics....move on.

[eddie gein]

Originally Posted by BBslider001

Nope, it's a true statement about ANY "progressive" city. You don't know thing one about where I stand on anything. I don't play politics....move on.

This is my city and this is the board about my city. Your take is completely off base regarding OKC.

I don't care where you stand on anything and I don't care what you play. OKC is not nor will it ever be a "liberal city". If you want to take pot shots at Austin. Go to their board.

[oldcarguy49]

I would be very excited to be leaving Texas!

[Threestep2]

Originally Posted by oldcarguy49

I would be very excited to be leaving Texas!

We were. Made the decision before ever having been there.

[StillwaterTownie]

Originally Posted by oldcarguy49

I would be very excited to be leaving Texas!

Yes, and Penn Square Mall in Oklahoma City is very exciting, since it hasn't been going downhill, unlike most malls. I don't think there is so much as once vacancy in that mall.