NOVA v. Seattle (compare, cons, expensive, live) - City vs. City - Page 2 - City-Data Forum

TheseGoTo11 · 02-12-2021, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by e2ksj3

proximity to other cities such as Baltimore

Not sure why anyone would want to be closer to Baltimore.

Bluefox · 02-13-2021, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TheseGoTo11

Not sure why anyone would want to be closer to Baltimore.

Crab cakes

GeoffD · 02-13-2021, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluefox

Crab cakes

Is that what they call hookers in Baltimore?

annie_himself · 02-13-2021, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by TheseGoTo11

Not sure why anyone would want to be closer to Baltimore.

Better than Tactown.

masssachoicetts · 02-13-2021, 09:16 AM

I love DC but not NOVA (Outside Arlington and Alexandria). Way too bland for me.

For me? Seattle. Its not particularly close either.

SEAandATL · 02-13-2021, 09:37 AM

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So basically half of greater DC, and omitting most of the urban core? Seattle by far.

If the rest of DC was included it would be a competition.

I'd still pick Seattle. It'll be close though.

Penna76 · 02-13-2021, 11:25 AM

To be fair.

NOVA and NNJ are similar for the fact that they both border a major city adjacent to them, but not directly located within them.

People from New Jersey do not claim NYC as their own, but as their neighbor. The same should be said for NOVA and DC.

That is my take.

Avondalist · 02-13-2021, 11:35 AM

Both regions are unique in that they are high wage and moderate cost. I think only Austin, Texas might compete with them in that category.

I'd pick Seattle for the better natural setting and more interesting culture.

fluffydelusions · 02-13-2021, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by annie_himself

Better than Tactown.

Tacoma isn't bad compared to what it used to be like and nowhere close to the crime level of Baltimore. Also pretty pricey nowadays too. To be clear, I'm not defending that guys comment I'm just saying Tacoma isn't a bad place to live.

annie_himself · 02-13-2021, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by fluffydelusions

Tacoma isn't bad compared to what it used to be like and nowhere close to the crime level of Baltimore. Also pretty pricey nowadays too. To be clear, I'm not defending that guys comment I'm just saying Tacoma isn't a bad place to live.

I meant it in a way that I'd prefer an actual major city to be close to rather than Tacoma.