Orange County vs Austin

I was paying $1350 plus utilities at a one bedroom place in costa mesa, Ca. This is my new apartment here in beautiful Austin Texas. $409 a month - take that Orange County !! Just a little studio to do my work in for the next 6 months so I have time to research what part of town I want to live in. After 6 months or so, business should be cranking and I will be able to buy my first home, YEAH !!! can't wait. I'm thinking something over looking Lady Bird Lake. Drop down in a Kayak anytime I want and cruise the lake all day. So much fun ----