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[quote=Anonymous]I grew up in McLean, presently live in Vienna and may move to McLean or stay in Vienna once we are ready to own a home.

Here are my observations:

Location:

The both towns have distinct advantages depending on what you are seeking close proximity to; the city or the rest of NOVA. In McLean you are about 15 minutes away from DC and there are multiple routes to take you there. In Vienna, you have the best of both worlds: a 40 car ride into the city and you are in the middle of McLean/Tysons AND Oakton/Fairfax. You have equal access to both towns and their amenities while being close enough to have a decent commute to DC.

In McLean you do tend to have a DC or McLean mindset and generally locals do not venture out further than Tysons Corner. When I moved to Vienna, I was surprised to find wonderful restaurants and parks exist beyond the Tysons area and into Fairfax and beyond.

Community:

Contrary to what people say we found people in McLean down to earth, kind and wonderful neighbors. Our neighborhood, however, wasn't one of the ones with the 4 million McMansions and our neighbors were laywers and feds and diplomats.  I had a wonderful idyllic childhood devoid of obsession with money or status.

Our neighbors in Vienna are I would say, surprisingly less social or friendly. They are also equally successful professionals what with being feds, engineers and successful business owners. I will say that Vienna residents are generally a smidge less polished than the ones I grew up with McLean. I see a lot more baseball caps and t shirts on men here than I did in McLean.

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