To really understand Austins problem just look at the largest employers in Austin. You have to go way down the list to find employers that are not economically insulated from reality.
Round Rock, Lakeway, Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown benefits from this, their business and population growth has been exponential since Dell left Austin. Taking back roads keeps me completely out of Austin to work and back, I haven’t spent a dime there in probably years.
Good for you! Encourage others to do likewise.