We've been together 4 years, living in an apartment in Knox-Henderson. We're ready to buy.
My partner's case for suburbs (Frisco/McKinney):
- More house for the money (400K gets you 2500 sqft vs 1200 sqft inside the loop)
- Better schools (thinking long term)
- Safer neighborhoods
- "We never go out downtown anymore anyway"
My case for staying in Dallas:
- Our entire social life is within 15 minutes of where we live now
- I work hybrid and my office is in Uptown — Frisco commute would be 45+ minutes
- We go to Deep Ellum, Bishop Arts, Lower Greenville at least twice a month
- Suburbs feel isolating. Everything requires a car and a 20-minute drive.
- I don't want to be 30 minutes from everything I love about this city
The compromise attempt:
- Lake Highlands? Richardson? Close to both but not ideal for either.
- East Dallas? More affordable than Knox but still inside the loop.
What we earn combined: ~$180K Budget: $350-400K
Am I being selfish? Is the suburban dream worth it? Has anyone else had this exact argument?
Be honest.