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Economy: Both have good economies, but I give Dallas the nod because its economy is more diverse
I think DC is one exception to the diversity-is-always-better rule. The federal government doesn't behave the way other industries do, and it's not going away anytime soon. And it's not as if DC is just a government town, either--the economy here is becoming increasingly diversified versus what it was 20-30 years ago.
Regardless, DC has both a higher gross GDP and higher GDP per capita than Dallas, so I'm not certain under what criteria Dallas would be considered to have a stronger economy.
I was wondering the same thing. Four of the country's most significant population centers--NY, Philly, Boston and Chicago--are all within a 2 hour flight radius of DC.
Weather, (we're slightly cooler in the winter and marginally less humid).
The way the city looks compared to say Phoenix, Orlando, Tampa, Dallas or Houston. Much has been made of how woodsy and bucolic Atlanta can look compared to other cities in the sunbelt, even closer in to the city. Phoenix, Dallas and Tampa have those really wide streets on a grid pattern, and they're generally flatter than Atlanta. Due to the terrain and how the neighborhoods are set up here, we really don't have the room for that. We're "sunbelt," but not as stereotypically "sunbelt" as those cities.
We sprawl just as much though. Ours may be more "hidden," but believe me it's there.
The same could be argued for the DC area. There are many parts along the Beltway that don't seem as if they're in the middle of a large metro area.
These are just mere personal observations of mine though.
well when you put it like that, i'd say that houston and dallas feel less sunbelt than say phoenix or san antonio. parts of dallas definitely have that midwest vibe going on, and it definitely doesn't feel very sunbelt when those winter storms pass through. with all that snow they were getting, watching it on the news i felt like i was looking at illinois or minnesota
as far as houston, with it being more built up in its core than most sunbelt cities, it's easy to forget you're in texas
i do agree about atlanta, though....but yeah i'm already off topic, so back to dc and dallas
DFW is in the middle of the country (the southern half), and flight times to both the West and East Coast are about 2.5-3 hrs, depending on where you're going. If you have a reason to go to either both, that is pretty important to a lot of people. Now, if you're only traveling extensively along the East Coast, South (at least NC/SC/GA/FL in particular), or the Midwest, DC may be more convenient.
Internationally, DC would have better air access to Europe and Africa, DFW would have better access to Latin America
Lol o think I'll bring a little with me too DC.. Grindin where would u move to in DC if you choose that.. I'll be over in capital hill
Or you could go out to my aunt's house in PG County.
If I were to move up there, it would depend on my job. Preferably Capitol Hill, U Street Area, Cleveland Park (HA! As if I'll make the money), Silver Spring or parts of Arlington.
I was wondering the same thing. Four of the country's most significant population centers--NY, Philly, Boston and Chicago--are all within a 2 hour flight radius of DC.
but don't people like to fly internationally? and dallas is more centrally located than dc
but don't people like to fly internationally? and dallas is more centrally located than dc
In DC you would reach Africa Europe Canada Russia faster than u would Dallas..right ?? I know when I went to London from Atlanta it was a 10 hour flight all together. I'm pretty sure it would have been less if I was in DC
This is a really great comparison. Your money definitely goes farther in Dallas, but DC seems to be more fun and a bit more cultured. DC also seems to attract yuppies and buppies, and while I'm sure Dallas has its fair share, the area seems more tailored to young families. Dallas doesn't really seem to have any "edge" or the personality of the big Texas cities; to me, it just comes across as a city in which one could live well and comfortably, but just don't expect too much in the way of excitement. Personally, I hope that I can live in DC on day, but if I were to ever get a job offer in Dallas, I would definitely think very, very seriously about it.
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