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[quote=Anonymous]DC -easier to access cultural resources. More transient population which made for nice diversity.  Metro is less of a hassle than LIR, Metro North or Path - you don't have to transfer from commuter rail to subway.  Downtown parking is easier.  Your kids are more likely to do stuff downtown in DC than commuting in NY.  Property taxes are MUCH lower in DMV - they are approximately 3x higher in NY.

schools in NY suburbs are pretty decent in most areas. But competition is now stiffer in DC area.  Both NY and MD state colleges are ok - there is no flagship school in NY. But if you are a DCUMer your motto is IVY or bust, so it's probably a nonissue. Ny is...well NY so opportunity for more unique experiences.

I'm a transplant from NY and I don't see moving back EXCEPT the jobs in my field are all heading to NY or Chicago.  I do love the Hudson Valley but commuting to NYC from a burb sucks...

I second Bergen county as a nice option - lots of houses, some jobs/corps, great schools. More bang for buck in Rockland than Westchester but commute is tougher and there is nothing to do...[/quote]

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