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It would be in a hell of a lot better shape if it weren't for its location.
You're only looking at it one way.
Compared to New Orleans, Baltimore's location puts it at an advantage which is a big reason why it is in overall better shape. I don't see how you can disagree with that, your disdain for DC notwithstanding.
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Originally Posted by KodeBlue
A very small percentage of the Baltimore area is affected. It's really a non issue here as it is in most cities. Social security is taking a hit though.
I know that people from the DC would have you believe that the Baltimore area is sitting at home too, but that isn't the case.
"People from DC" don't have me believing anything. I know for myself that the federal government accounts for a lot of jobs in metro Baltimore and many folks there aren't sitting at home because they are essential workers (a lot of folks at Ft. Meade) or they have funding in place for now (probably CMS). But let this shutdown drag out and you'll see much more impactful local effects on metro Baltimore for sure.
Compared to New Orleans, Baltimore's location puts it at an advantage which is a big reason why it is in overall better shape. I don't see how you can disagree with that, your disdain for DC notwithstanding.
"People from DC" don't have me believing anything. I know for myself that the federal government accounts for a lot of jobs in metro Baltimore and many folks there aren't sitting at home because they are essential workers (a lot of folks at Ft. Meade) or they have funding in place for now (probably CMS). But let this shutdown drag out and you'll see much more impactful local effects on metro Baltimore for sure.
That being said, Baltimore might be in the top 10 metros, but less fed workers than places like San Diego, Virginia Beach, Colorado Springs, DC (obviously).
I don't have a disdain for DC. I'm just Pro-Baltimore.
That being said, Baltimore might be in the top 10 metros, but less fed workers than places like San Diego, Virginia Beach, Colorado Springs, DC (obviously).
At first glance not an obvious comparison, but I agree with others, this is actually a really interesting one. For just a touristy visit for adults, I'd go with New Orleans; for kids, Baltimore. For living, it's Baltimore for me, I think it's more of a well rounded big city. New Orleans is one of America's most unique cities for many reasons. If it were just a French influence, that alone would stand-out in the US, but New Orleans goes even further making it's own thing out of it with the Creole culture, weaving in the Haitian and other aspects. That bumps it up to unique globally. So it's an easy choice for if you were only going to visit one, which I'd choose.
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