Moving from Tennessee to Waco, TX

I-35 corridor growth between DFW and Austin.

The money math

Median home price falls from about $380K (Tennessee statewide) to $259K — roughly $121K of housing headroom, before property tax (1.68% effective ≈ $4,351/yr).

State income tax posture is a wash (0% both sides at the top rate).

What you gain — and what you give up

Dimension	Waco score
Winter mildness	8/10
Summer comfort	4/10
Walkability	4/10
Outdoor access	4/10
Culture & food	5/10
Healthcare	5/10
Airport connectivity	3/10
Schools	5/10
Safety	5/10
Hazard safety	9/10

A reasonable landing spot from Tennessee — the gains are real but not dramatic. Compare peers before committing.

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