Austin, Texas

Austin is the capital city of the state of Texas, which is in the south central part of the United States. With a population of about one million, Austin is commonly ranked as one of the safest and best places to live in America. Nearly half of Austin's adults have a college degree, which makes it the third-most educated city in the USA. Austin is well known for its great weather, music, high-tech industries and excellent universities such as the University of Texas, Concordia and St. Edwards. Austin is also home to high-tech companies Samsung, Dell, AMD, Intel, IBM, Cisco, Cirrus Logic, Sun, Tokyo Electron, Motorola, 3M, and more.

Austin's cost of living is 40 %-50% less than larger cities like New York, Los Angeles or Chicago. Austin has a great public transportation system, so it's easy to get around on the bus or your bike. With 7 lakes, 12 golf courses, and 11 colleges and universities, Austin is a great place to live and study.

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