New York State to Maryland (Baltimore, Hagerstown: apartments, homes, job market)

[danlon1]

Myself and my girlfreind are considering moving to Maryland or VA. We would like to get some info on the best areas to look at. We would like info on schools, education, homes, apartments, cost of living, jobs. We are looking for the most reasonable and even cheapest places to live. We are both tired of New Yorks long drawn out winters that never end, and a job market that has nothing to offer (no jobs). Most of the area has little to offer, and if it does it seems that the companies layoff or move out of the state. So if there is any info someone can give us that would be great.


Thank you,

Dan

[ToughLuv]

You've gotta be more specific with us, give us some background, what are you looking for more specificly, and Maryland differs from different areas of the state also. I will say weather - Virginia Jobs - Maryland (Overall). I would look into the DC Metro, which is areas of MD and VA combined.

Alexandria, VA (A suburb of D.C. on the come up thats creating jobs that rival DC itself.)
Montogomery County, MD
Prince Georges County, MD

[md to nc]

Originally Posted by ToughLuv

You've gotta be more specific with us, give us some background, what are you looking for more specificly, and Maryland differs from different areas of the state also. I will say weather - Virginia Jobs - Maryland (Overall). I would look into the DC Metro, which is areas of MD and VA combined.

Alexandria, VA (A suburb of D.C. on the come up thats creating jobs that rival DC itself.)
Montogomery County, MD
Prince Georges County, MD

I believe he said cheapest, MoCo is one of the most expensive, Alexandria, not much better. You need to get in the rural areas for cheapest. You may have to outweigh what is more important cheapest or lifestyle?

[oneworld25]

You might want to check out the Baltimore area. The economy is pretty good, in part due to our proximity to DC and the cost of living is much lower compared to the DC area.

[singlemomontheverge]

I recently moved to Maryland from New York. I would have to say, if you're looking for cheapest but safe area with great schools Bel Air, MD is the place. Very nice town, with great people and excellent school system. You'll get the best of both worlds. Work in Baltimore (30-40 min away) and live in a very nice town with lots restaurants and shopping

[Njrover0216]

NOt sure exactly what your career goals are but I would recommend the eastern shore. Only because it is expensive to live near and around DC and BAltimore. Check out Salisbury.

[vanyali]

Yes, if you're looking to escape New York, don't move too close in to DC. It's more of the same.

[RoadTripGurl]

We have a lot of New Yorkers here in Harford County (including my hubby). Most of them ride the MARC train to DC for work. Most New Yorkers move here for the quality of life, and to be able to visit family in NYC; manhattan is about 2 hours or so away from Harford.

[firefightermom]

I would also look into the Hagerstown MD area...it's more rural but the city is expanding and is close to the PA line. Housing prices are much cheaper than the DC area, but if you plan to work in DC the commute will be terrible--over an hour in bumper to bumper traffic. Schools are run by county in MD so check out the county website for info...Welcome to Washington County Public Schools. Good shopping, restaurants, but not a big city scene. Winters definitely milder than NY state.

Regarding VA, anything in northern VA, known as NOVA, is expensive and crowded since it's close to DC. Traffic down 95 to Richmond can be a show, so perhaps look into Richmond or further south? Sorry, don't know too much about VA other than that. Richmond winters can be very mild except for some ice storms.

[trying2moveup]

Need to know what industry you and your girlfriend are planning to work in in order to address your question/give info in an educated fashion. This area is all over the map in terms of work/cost of living/school systems/ etc. Your initial question is too broad to be answered in a way to actually help you out.