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I'm saving money to move to Dallas Texas. What's some of the things I should save money for? |
Travel Info Besides for the basics: Bus ticket, Hotel, Texas License & I.D. card, Food, Laundry, Personal Hygiene & Necessities, Cab Service, and Shopping Is there anything else you can think of that I would need to have money for, for the first 2 months of being there? Serious answers only please!!!!! Travel Tips I agree with everyone about the car. I'm originally from Chicago and I can honestly tell you that the transportation system here is a joke. The "DART" system is terrible and can't get you anywhere. Because Dallas is so spread out, the lack of an adequate transportation system is really a downer. The plus side is that the downtown area is a joke so it's not much to drive down there as opposed to a "real" big city where you're encouraged to take public transportation. Also, you're coming at a good time because the weather is mild. During the summer, your electric bill will skyrocket so be prepared for that. Others Deposits for utilities and parking costs, First and Last month's rent (which can be in excess of $2,000.00) If you have a pet a pet deposit is required most of the time. If you plan to buy, money for closing fees, emergency money in case you should have to go to the hospital. These are the few I can think of. I hope you love your new city and prosper there. Take care. Nana Having grown up in Dallas, I can tell you that transportation costs are an essential. When you say "bus ticket" and "cab service", that scares me because of the costs involved. Let me ENCOURAGE YOU GREATLY to save for a car, a GOOD, RELIABLE car. I'm sure you've heard this before, but Dallas, which generically includes all of Dallas/ Ft. Worth and the Mid-Cities area and the "suburbs" of Dallas, is a wide-spread area and is very mobile and highway / car oriented, so, save what you can ( I know that's hard, but . . .) and be on the look for a reliable, gas-saving, small car. It'll be good for career and social activities, and shopping, etc.. I know you know all this, but having grown up there in decades past and having watched my "home-town" continue to spread, I can't emphasize this enough. I wish you the best and I hope my "home-town" is good for you and to you. God Bless you. Save enough money to get out of Texas serios answer the essentials...food water shelter clothing... deposits for utilities, three months rent atleast, warm clothes, boots, Try the bus system..taxi will cost a fortune... a lot of research...there are a lot of parts of Dallas...be sure of where you will work before you pick where you live...saves on transportation.. good luck it is a beautiful area... You do not want to stay in a hotel for two months. Recommend that you find a small apartment close to the DART rail and look for a job downtown. You will need about $2000 for deposit, furniture rental, transportation to find a job. As another alternative, what is your background? Many newcomers to town with a good solid background and some child care experience find employment as a Nanny. These jobs pay great, often include room and board, and sometimes even include a car. There are services here where you could send your resume before you get here. Electric, water, and rent are higher here. Groceries cost more in some areas and if you want to go out a lot you'll need money to go to the good places. Plus great clothing and it's not cheap. You can ride the bus very cheaply, license will only cost $18 to change over and you can do that on the internet. |
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