Living in Houston

The cost of living is 39 percent below the average for major metropolitan areas
No state or local income taxes
Expanding economy in diverse industries, 21 Fortune 500 companies have their headquarters in Houston. This ranks second only to New York City
Fourth largest city in the United States with a multicultural population of 4.7 million
More than 40 colleges, universities and institutions
Average temperature of 68 degrees
Permanent ballet, opera, symphony, theater companies and over 75 art museums
Known as the "urban forest," Houston has lush vegetation, with more than 508 parks and open areas, and 53 of those are in downtown
NASA’s Johnson Space Center
World’s eighth largest port in terms of shipping tonnage
3,000 restaurants serving every type of cuisine
Shopping galore
Professional and college sports
Nearby beaches and lakes