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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Here is good info on taxes:

https://www.arlnow.com/2019/02/19/ask-eli-does-virginia-washington-dc-or-maryland-have-the-most-favorable-taxes/

People often reflexively say that VA taxes are lower, and that's true for income tax, but the money has to come from somewhere, and VA is higher on property tax. Plus VA is unique in taxing your vehicle at the rate of approximately 5% every year.[/quote]

Our car tax combined is under $1000.  Much less than an extra roughly 3% Marylanders pay in income tax.  What's 3% of 250k?  $7500?  That's over $600/month, which is the equivalent of an extra $100,000 in mortgage.

Here in Fairfax County, they must be cheap I guess.  Just look at the median strips.  Like a jungle.

I'm from MoCo.  I moved to Fairfax County because it is generally nicer.  But, you give up some things living here.  Yes, it has less crime, overall better schools, and lower taxes.  Sounds awesome so far. . Except the less friendly, strivery people, the lack of many good food options, and the ugly median strips.  But if living in a low crime neighborhood with unfriendly people, great schools, and roads littered with weeds is your thing, and eating from the same handful of places all the time suits you, come on down![/quote]

Should have lived in Bethesda, which is nicer than Fairfax with better schools.  [/quote]

I paid under 800k for a house in a top notch school pyramid (2020) in Fairfax County.  Considering higher taxes in MD, it's like paying 700k in Bethesda.  Might buy me a Bethesda garage lol![/quote]

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