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I noticed that DC isn't really represented on here so I decided to come up with a poll. Which would you rather live in DC, Houston, or Atlanta? Which city is better to visit vs living in?
I love DC and the area. It's Coastal (or close enough... direct ocean access anyway) and has no shortage of great, truly URBAN neighborhoods. Each of these cities has issues with crime in certain sections, but I like the best neighborhoods of D.C. better than I like the best neighborhoods in Atlanta or Houston.
Public spaces are awesome in D.C. there is no shortage of excellent free or cheap institutions (Smithsonian anyone?) along with other great cultural and historic attractions.
I like Metro-D.C. better. Alexandria is gorgeous as are some of other suburban cities and towns in Virginia and Maryland. If you want a house and a yard, you can find it easily in metro-D.C.
Mass Transit. I've said before I think the Metro is the best system in the nation (I live near Boston and frequent New York a lot). I would love to be able take advantage of that on a daily basis.
Colleges: All of these cities have good ones, but D.C. (and the area) have some truly excellent schools in Georgetown and GWU.
D.C. has better access to other major cities. New York City is a two hour train ride (Acela Express) away and Philly and Baltimore are pretty close. Boston is a 50 minute flight.
To me (clearly others will differ) this one wasn't even close. I could go on, but I'll stop.
Atlanta is my city but I would live hear in the winter. D.C. is my type of place so I would live there in the summer. If my family relocated to Washington then I'd put that over Atlanta but I'd just say it's a draw for me between ATL and Washington. Houston, I think I'd probably go there for a week to visit.
There is no way Atlanta and Houston is a tye. NO WAY DUDE! Atlanta hands down is much better...but to each its own. Atlanta has way more culture and the cost of living is much cheaper. I have lived in both cities. Atlanta has more to offer in terms of schools(colleges),nightlife,and culture. Houston is a nice city but it becomes boring after about a week.
All three are great and offer a ton. I happen to prefer the life in DC. No one can deny it's the most urban of the bunch, and that's my bag. The metro is fantastic, no matter if much of it is closed due to a blizzard. lol Still, we forge on and remain fantastic.
Great bars, decent to great food.. not gonna lie and act like it's a foodie town, awesome culture, beyond beautiful architecture. D.C., baby. Proud of my city.
There is no way Atlanta and Houston is a tye. NO WAY DUDE! Atlanta hands down is much better...but to each its own. Atlanta has way more culture and the cost of living is much cheaper. I have lived in both cities. Atlanta has more to offer in terms of schools(colleges),nightlife,and culture. Houston is a nice city but it becomes boring after about a week.
You lived in Houston for a grand total of three months and yet you come the conclusion that Houston has little to offer in culture and the cost of living is more expensive?Yeah OK
I noticed that DC isn't really represented on here so I decided to come up with a poll. Which would you rather live in DC, Houston, or Atlanta? Which city is better to visit vs living in?
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