Baylor University

Texas does not take state income tax, and it is a compact-license state, so a move here can be simpler on licensure and take-home pay math than many other metros. Cost of living in Dallas runs about 3% above the national level. People who live here tend to weigh commute, schools, budget, and neighborhood feel first; housing is often described as still relatively competitive compared with other large cities, with the usual tradeoffs on utilities and day-to-day expenses. What we cannot hand you yet is a clear pay band, ratio, or scheduling picture for this employer — those details are not in the current facts — so you will want to ask directly when you talk with a recruiter or hiring manager.