In a teaser for the new season of IFC’s Portlandia, protagonist Fred Armisen comes to Austin, Texas whereKyle MacLachlan plays the mayor who navigates the pitfalls of our neighborhoods. Coffee shops, record stores, a couple of bars: “Alright, cool,” MacLachlan says. But then strollers and baby clothing stores start popping up, “Not cool!” he protests.

The show’s hyperbole isn’t far off: It’s hard to find a good, affordable place to live in this town.