Texas: generally the cost of living is low. However, if you live in one of the four largest cities, like 2/3rds of the state's population: - You need a car to

Texas: generally the cost of living is low. However, if you live in one of the four largest cities, like 2/3rds of the state's population: - You need a car to do things (lots of financial distress there no matter the state). - Housing is expensive. - There is a lot of cheap labor keeping wages lower. I can see why they might be at the top of that list.