A Bay Area couple earning $210K expected that moving to Austin — with no state income tax — would make them feel richer. But once they compared rent vs. mortgage, property taxes, insurance, childcare, and utilities, their Austin budget came out higher than what they were paying in California. Here’s why the math didn’t work out, why Reddit said they were comparing “renting to buying,” and why Texas “gets your money differently.” #couplegoals #realestate #costofliving 🖥️ Try Benzinga Pro FREE with a 14 day trial: benzinga.com/pro/register 📈 Take your trading to the next level with our suite of premium research services and tools: benzinga.com/services 🌐 Find more market-moving insights at benzinga.com — your one-stop destination for the latest financial news, data, and expert analysis to stay ahead of the markets. 📲 Follow us on socials @benzinga ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🔹Free Be...