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[quote=Anonymous]Bay Area person here, living in VA these last 15 years. I agree the summer is worse than the winter -- but then again, we didn't have 100 degree days and wildfires this summer like the Bay Area did.

I don't find the people particularly direct at all. It is culturally and politically more conservative, and people are judgy rule followers. There is less social consciousness or sense of community responsibility, more "I got mine." The status markers are different but both places are equally status conscious, I think.

Personally I hate the architecture here, and it took a decade for the landscape to grow on me. But, the everyday living is a lot better than the Bay Area in many ways. Less crowded, better public transit, more diversity of housing and easier to afford a big lot if that's what you want. The open space / parks are less impressive but scattered in such a way you can easily get outdoors in any neighborhood without having to drive a long distance. I think it's the best value, in terms of balancing housing, amenities, and jobs. [/quote]

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