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We love Houston, but we're both raised here so we are partial. Houston is a great city to be an accountant - all of the big 4 are here not to mention smaller shops and corporate accounting gigs. We live in the burbs - which I like because we are closer to the country and have more land (less congested), but are still close enough to the city for a quick trip to the zoo, museums, and other culture.

The traffic is pretty terrible, but can be made easier depending on where you live. Also, I think since it is a common problem, companies are more likely to have flexible arrangements. I know some of the accounting firms tout work/life balance, flex hours, working from home...

I'm in Houston. I'll write more later but we're happy here!

I live in Houston (there are a bunch of Houston bees!). Born and raised here. I love it! My DH is from Chicago and has lived here for 6 years and still raves about the weather and how much better it is here. He always says, "You don't have to shovel heat!" The cost of living can't be beat. You are going to feel like a millionaire coming from DC Traffic does suck but it sucks in DC as well so it shouldn't be too much of an adjustment for you. We live in the 'burbs for the school district...PM me if you want more info!

Houston is a great city to raise a family. It has the amenities of a big city (we're at the zoo today and my nieces are at the ballet! There are parks and museums and great shopping) but the affordability and livabilty of a smaller city. It's spread out so it feels a bit less crowded than some other big cities. We live right in the city and we have a house with a yard zoned to excellent schools.

@NCSUchick27: oh man it's a big city so you can find quite a range. In town we pay $900/month at a good center. But i know people who pay more like $750. I'm sure you can find more and less expensive options including in-home day cares. Our nanny was $10/hr. And I'm sure if you were in the suburbs it could be less as well. Are you thinking of looking at in town or out in the burbs?

@NCSUchick27: Which airport? We live near IAH. She goes to daycare out here near our house and we pay around $800/month.

@NCSUchick27: Yep! That's about 10 min from our house

We used to live in savannah and it was a lovely area.

I've heard great things about the Kingwood area which is pretty close to IAH. Also just read an article on this ranking last week so thought of it: http://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/cities/comparing-houston-neighborhoods-2015/.