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Living and Working in Austin

Austin, Texas is home to several tech companies that have a huge number of employees. Procore Technologies, iHeartMedia, Braintree, Spredfast, Cvent and Applause are just a few of the roughly 5,000 high-tech companies in the area. Each year, more companies startup in Austin, relocate here or open a hub or headquarters. In 2017, newcomers included an IT hub for Merck & Co., Pearlbright relocated from San Francisco and Siemens established a digital service center. The business environment in Austin is progressive, pro-business and entrepreneurial, as well as having an economic development initiative that is innovative and creative. A draw for companies and workers alike, is the absence of personal and corporate income taxes, and the local and state tax rates are pretty low as well.

One of the biggest draws to living in Austin is the live music. Known as the "Live Music Capital of the World," there is no shortage of music extravaganzas to enjoy. The culinary scene is very diverse and famous. One can also enjoy the 250+ parks for a hike, jog and other outdoor activities. Sports are also in abundance with the X Games, Formula One races and University of Texas Longhorns. For culture, enjoy the Bullock Texas State History Museum, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Blanton Museum of Art and the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library and Museum. With a strong job market, optimal quality of life and affordability, it is not difficult to see why Austin has earned the rank of best place to live by U.S. News.