Crime and cost of living in your area.

My wife and I had an old friend stop by for a few minutes yesterday. He grew up here in Fresno and most recently lived in Pasadena. A couple of years ago he moved to near Austin, TX. He absolutely loves it, including the weather.
Lots of west coast high end tech co.move to Austin area. Followed there by left coast guys. TeHo Country to the West is a big demand area. Al that there is high $$. Cheap to some Left Coasters!