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Old 01-12-2013, 11:38 AM
 
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I have been trying to figure out what makes Maryland so much better than Virginia, at least around the DC metro area.
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Old 01-12-2013, 11:41 AM
 
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Are you referring to the metrorail system?
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Old 01-12-2013, 11:41 AM
 
Location: On the Chesapeake
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I think you'll have to be more specific.
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Old 01-12-2013, 11:46 AM
 
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I find the quality of life, the quality of people, the atmosphere, the traffic, etc are better in MD.
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Old 01-12-2013, 12:20 PM
 
Location: Sneads Ferry, NC
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I find the quality of life, the quality of people, the atmosphere, the traffic, etc are better in MD.
People on the Virginia board would differ with you strongly.
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Old 01-12-2013, 12:28 PM
 
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People on the Virginia board would differ with you strongly.
That is a personal problem they have. Believing VA DC metro better than MD DC Metro is like believing the Earth is 2000 years old. Maybe I should crosspost this in VA forum too?
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Old 01-12-2013, 12:32 PM
 
Location: Baltimore / Montgomery County, MD
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Nah VA is a lot better as a whole
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Old 01-12-2013, 01:06 PM
 
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Nah VA is a lot better as a whole
I cant speak for the whole state, but DC metro area wise, MD is better by a lightyear.
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Old 01-12-2013, 05:44 PM
 
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Another MD vs. VA post? Pouring a glass of cab and will check back every couple days.
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Old 01-12-2013, 06:35 PM
 
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Read this analysis http://www.washingtonian.com/article...maryland-vs-dc If you can't read it online, borrow a copy from your public library, assuming you live in the area.

CryHavoc, I don't know what your lifestyle or household situation is, or what factors you consider important. If you're referring to Prince Georges County, you do get a lot more housing for your money there, and there is less traffic on their Beltway than there is in NoVA. But there significantly fewer quality jobs in PG County, so most residents there have to commute far away - plus there has always been more crime in PGC - although it's definitely dropping - and also lower-rated schools. And without much of a corporate tax base in PG County, nearly all their revenues must be raised through property taxes. (Only 4% of Federal jobs in the metro region are located in PGC).

Virginia consistently is rated a better business location climate than Maryland. One of NoVA's biggest problems continues to be traffic, and the unwillingness of the state govt. (dominated by southerners) to fund NoVA's transportation improvements. MD as a whole is more liberal than VA on many issues- partly due to VA being more southern and its government dominated by downstate culture. Just to give one of many examples, MD has had WAY WAY more Women holding political office over the years, than VA ever has. Also, Gun control, Mental health funding, providing paved shoulders on roadways, and public transportation are other areas in which MD greatly surpasses VA.

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