Have you looked at Tucson? Similar to Austin, it's a liberal artsy city surrounded by reds, and yes the AZ legislature has done some AWFUL things, but Tucsonans are passionate about protecting people and it's one of my favorite places on Earth. Grew up there and since I left, the diversity has been growing since Tucson takes in a ton of refugees from all over the world. It's a sweet little bubble, beers are $1.50, food is amazing, and the people are sweet. Nothing like sitting outside at 11pm in sandals, shorts, and a tank top.