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I liked DC a lot, but had to leave due to limited private sector/not contracting job opportunities. Culturally though, it is a good value - cheaper than NY or SF but still plenty to do.
Weather is also milder, and the lack of outerborough/Jersey grime is also nice. Problem though is outside the Beltway suburbs. Incredibly bland with lots of chain restaurants and repetitive strip malls.
Whichever metro area you choose, I would opt to live in the larger states (i.e., New York or Virginia) and avoid living in the smaller states (i.e., Connecticut, New Jersey and Maryland). In this case, the larger states offer lower overall tax burdens, larger economies / higher GDP, more comprehensive services and university systems and greater state pride.
I liked DC a lot, but had to leave due to limited private sector/not contracting job opportunities. Culturally though, it is a good value - cheaper than NY or SF but still plenty to do.
Weather is also milder, and the lack of outerborough/Jersey grime is also nice. Problem though is outside the Beltway suburbs. Incredibly bland with lots of chain restaurants and repetitive strip malls.
I like this summary. I think DC is a top 5 city overall, like if I had my choice to live, DC would be around the top 5. Amazing metro, but not NYC or San Fran.
Problem though is outside the Beltway suburbs. Incredibly bland with lots of chain restaurants and repetitive strip malls.
You just google the ethnic restaurants. They're often right in the strip malls.
Word of mouth works pretty well too.
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