Where Should We Move? MD/VA?

[Anonymous]

Look at taxes. Moving from Massachusetts we picked VA because of income taxes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Look at taxes. Moving from Massachusetts we picked VA because of income taxes.

It washes out w/ car taxes frankly, unless you own only one car or only own very old clunkers. Maybe at very high incomes it's better, but for us it's a wash with a 2010 sedan and 2016 SUV.

[Anonymous]

Burke is the up and coming neighborhood in VA that has a good vibe, good schools and diversity.

[Anonymous]

I don't think you are priced out of Arlington. Look closer to Rt. 50. There are options.

[Anonymous]

Occasionally houses like this pop up in South Arlington. But if you're looking for a new-ish build, that's probably going to be at or more than your budget.

[Anonymous]

We have all that in Rockville and it is more diverse than other MD options suggested.

[Anonymous]

Takoma Park

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:These recommendations are bleak….

Unfortunately these recommendations are your options when you want a SFH zoned for decent schools, with a 45 minute or less commute to DC, and your budget is 1.2m max. It is what it is.

I appreciate your condolences.
-Someone who lives in Silver Spring 20910 and loves it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Burke is the up and coming neighborhood in VA that has a good vibe, good schools and diversity.

Can extend that out to areas zoned for Irving MS/West Springfield HS, Frost MS/Woodson HS. That whole area has very similar schools and home prices. Slightly more expensive in the Woodson HS area, but well within OPs budget.

[Anonymous]

Idk why the commenter said that recommending Rockville is bleak. Rockville is a great, safe (I leave my door unlocked) place to live and raise a family. Schools are great. With all the shops you can ever need and not terrible traffic

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Idk why the commenter said that recommending Rockville is bleak. Rockville is a great, safe (I leave my door unlocked) place to live and raise a family. Schools are great. With all the shops you can ever need and not terrible traffic

Shhhhh don't tell them. We live in a DCUM hellhole.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Burke is the up and coming neighborhood in VA that has a good vibe, good schools and diversity.

I live near Burke and like it relative to many of the local suburbs, but there is nothing up and coming about it.

[Anonymous]

Columbia or Howard County/Ellicott City

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Idk why the commenter said that recommending Rockville is bleak. Rockville is a great, safe (I leave my door unlocked) place to live and raise a family. Schools are great. With all the shops you can ever need and not terrible traffic

Shhhhh don't tell them. We live in a DCUM hellhole.

It's a fine suburb. A hard transition for someone who is used to and enjoys urban living and not having to drive everywhere. As are all the other recommendations here.

[Anonymous]

Kensington and Rockville. I knew the rest of you want to keep this quiet.