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Meyer Forest Apartments

There are several criteria to consider when looking for the best apartments in Houston. For some individuals, the top-rated Southwest Houston apartments for rent should come with responsive management while for others, it means having more amenities. While the best apartment depends on your personal preferences and needs, Meyer Forest Apartments make sure that you will get everything under one roof. For example, their 1 bedroom Houston apartments come with elegant interior design. If you have pets, it is also nice to know that they allow up to 2 pets in each of the 3 bedroom Houston apartments. The 2 bedroom Houston apartments also come with access to community amenities like the resort-style pool and upgraded clubhouse.

Houston, Texas

Since Houston, Texas is a highly urbanized city, be prepared with the cost of living difference before you finally settle here. Overall, it is cheaper to live here compared with major metropolitans like San Francisco or New York. The average rent for a one bedroom is $1000 while the median home value is $200,000. A meal in an inexpensive restaurant can cost you about $12 while transportation starts at $1.25 per ride. Most Houston residents also pay an average of $140 per month for their utilities. As for the income tax, this can be a breather since Texas has no state income tax. Generally, you still have to consider your personal standard of living when planning your finances in a new city.

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National Museum of Funeral History

Who would have thought that there will be a museum dedicated to funerals? Well, in Houston, you will find all types of museums. The National Museum of Funeral History is one of the top-rated attractions in the city. Strange as it may seem, the museum is one of the top tourist destinations. The museum is also not scary at all. In fact, the displays are very engaging and fun. The museum displays antique funeral hearses and caskets and coffins from around the world. It also teaches about the embalming process and there is a section that shows how a presidential funeral is done. There are also exhibits showing the traditional mourning customs of the Victorian era and the tradition of Mexicans with the altars and skeleton during the Day of the Dead.

Houston Now Out of the 20 Top Cities for Southwest Living

This may come as a surprise since Houston is a popular city but for this year, Fort Worth got the spot for the top cities in Southwest living. Other Texas cities also dropped in ranks like Austin from number 6 to number 10 and Dallas dropped to number 17 from the previous number 12 rank. Charleston, South Carolina remains to be on top. Houston’s past ranking is attributed to its cultural and food scene. Although the reason why it fell behind this year was not released, this is a challenge for everyone to make the city more attractive. But for now, let’s welcome the newcomers in the list like Greenville, South Carolina, Franklin, Tennessee, and Huntsville, Alabama.

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National Museum of Funeral History
415 Barren Springs Dr, Houston, TX 77090, United States
Get on I-45 S in Houston from N Fwy Service Rd
4 min (1.8 mi)
Follow I-45 S and I-610 W to S Post Oak Rd. Take exit 4B from I-610 S
26 min (24.7 mi)
Continue on S Post Oak Rd. Take W Bellfort Ave. to Meyer Forest Dr/Meyer Park Blvd
2 min (1.0 mi)
Meyer Forest
9701 Meyer Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77096, United States

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