Why is austin so popular for californians?

Many, especially Californians, felt good about Austin, enjoying the Texas climate and the lower cost of living. Austin also draws the attention of big names, such as Elon Musk, who referred to Austin as “mini California” and stated that the city could be the next big “booming city” during a recent interview with Joe Rogan. A key difference is that Austin has room to grow, said Jake Wegmann, an associate professor at the University of Texas who studies housing. Whether it's a cultural art exhibition or a food festival, Austin is on par with California in terms of diversity by Texas standards.