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I moved to DC from California. I having a really hard time deciding where to claim residency.
I will be going to school in DC and it will be cheaper if I change to DC/MD/VA. However, the thought of losing representation makes me sad. So, I am leaning towards becoming a resident of MD or VA. What are the pros and cons of MD vs VA? I will be working near Georgetown if that helps.
If working near Georgetown (and not wanting to live in DC proper) then I would choose Virginia- specifically the Rosslyn or Courthouse neighborhoods in N. Arlington. Rosslyn can be a bit 'sterile' at times but you can simply walk across the Key Bridge to Georgetown or just Metro/ Uber/ Cab to other close-by parts of N. Arlington's Orange Line corridor or various DC neighborhoods when looking to go out. N. Arlington is also closer to the monuments, museums, downtown, etc. As a general rule Virginia taxes are less than those in Maryland, especially at the higher income levels but Virginia does have a personal property tax on vehicles so keep that in mind. Other than that, I think you are going to find far more similarities than differences between the two, especially when talking about neighborhoods closest to the District.
If working near Georgetown (and not wanting to live in DC proper) then I would choose Virginia- specifically the Rosslyn or Courthouse neighborhoods in N. Arlington. Rosslyn can be a bit 'sterile' at times but you can simply walk across the Key Bridge to Georgetown or just Metro/ Uber/ Cab to other close-by parts of N. Arlington's Orange Line corridor or various DC neighborhoods when looking to go out. N. Arlington is also closer to the monuments, museums, downtown, etc. As a general rule Virginia taxes are less than those in Maryland, especially at the higher income levels but Virginia does have a personal property tax on vehicles so keep that in mind. Other than that, I think you are going to find far more similarities than differences between the two, especially when talking about neighborhoods closest to the District.
I think you are right. I think I will do Arlington.
Picking a place to live based upon taxes is really short sighted. Armpit country is always cheaper.
That's your opinion- some people enjoy keeping more of their hard earned money. And I wasn't saying it should be the only reason, but it does play a role. Arlington/ Bethesda/ Silver Spring, are all hardly 'armpit country' - I've lived in both DC and Arlington, both have their advantages and disadvantages.
That's your opinion- some people enjoy keeping more of their hard earned money. And I wasn't saying it should be the only reason, but it does play a role. Arlington/ Bethesda/ Silver Spring, are all hardly 'armpit country' - I've lived in both DC and Arlington, both have their advantages and disadvantages.
They are cheaper for a reason. Grab your Yugo, lava lamps, and Sears furniture on your way to the cheaper suburbs.
You should claim residency wherever you own property. If you don't own property, claim it wherever your car is registered. If you don't have a car, do whatever you want lol.
You should claim residency wherever you own property. If you don't own property, claim it wherever your car is registered. If you don't have a car, do whatever you want lol.
I haven't moved my car here yet. This was my next question. Where is it better to have a car Maryland or Virginia.
The Virginia annual car tax is not that much unless you have a luxury vehicle but it is something to factor in. Virginia also requires annual safety inspections and Maryland does not. Other than that, finding a spot in Arlington will be the same as finding a spot in Bethesda or Silver Spring as again, there are far more similarities than differences between these two jurisdictions. I would focus more on commuting distance to work/ school/ etc.
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