I'm looking for advice on Southern cities for tech jobs. How accurate is my assessment of the below cities, and are there any good Southern tech cities I missed? I would ideally like to be in an area where I can work on emerging technologies: blockchain, AI, cloud architecture. Other considerations: commute time, number of available jobs. I'm currently a Product Manager at a software company in Seattle. My wife is unhappy here, so I'm looking to move to the South and we are considering a few cities:
Austin Tx: Currently #1 on our list, strong tech scene, good quality of life. Houses are a little pricey.
Raleigh NC: Currently #2 on our list, strong tech scene, good quality of life, tech companies seem to be more spread out than Austin, making it harder to buy a house and guarantee a short commute.
Houston Tx: Cheaper houses, more jobs, but it seems more "corporate" than Austin. Also longer commutes.
Atlanta GA: Similar to Houston, corporate jobs, long commutes.