I'm a startup founder who moved from Houston to Tulsa for a more affordable lifestyle. I've been impressed by Tulsa's thriving entrepreneurial scene and small-city charm.

Courtesy of Jhonathan Vazquez

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jhonathan Vazquez, 34, the cofounder and COO of Titan Intake, a healthcare referral startup. He moved from Houston, Texas, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 2021 as part of the latter's incentive program to entice more remote workers.