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[quote=Anonymous]If money and commute was not an issue, which of these three would you pick? IMO they all have pros and cons which make it tough

[b]Bethesda Pros:[/b] highly educated, top schools, right outside of DC, nice walkable downtown, metro access, closer to amazing restaurants, good international diversity, good trails, very good mall, close to Tysons, and good healthcare options

[b]Bethesda Cons:[/b] super expensive, housing stock is mostly either very old or new tear downs, lack of economic diversity, high academic pressure in schools, not super close to things to do outside of DC, and elitism

[b]Severna Park Pros:[/b] On the water and near Annapolis, somewhat more affordable than Bethesda, close to Baltimore, top schools, B&A bike/hiking trail, and strong neighborhood cohesion

[b]Severna Park Cons:[/b] Further away from DC, not many good places to shop or dine in the immediate area, closest malls are Arundel Mills and Annapolis Mall, which are so-so, lots of big box stores and generic chains, lack of racial diversity, is somewhat redneck/waterbilly, lack of transit connectivity, and can feel very insular

[b]Western Howard County Pros:[/b] Top schools, good racial and international diversity, brand new and large homes, near both Columbia and Montgomery County for shopping and dining, and plenty of nice parks nearby

[b]Western Howard County Cons:[/b] High academic pressure in schools, elitism, traffic, lack of transit connectivity, pretty far from DC,  and depending on where in the area you are, the farms can reek of cow manure in the summer and you may smell it near your house .

Given that each place has its pros and cons, it’s a hard choice!

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