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[quote=Anonymous]Good morning!

I have searched this topic on the forums and found only old information, so I'm hoping to get more up to date information.

Background: I am a single parent with one little boy (and two dogs!). My son is 4 (Aug bday) and currently attends an amazing private school here in Georgia. I am planning on making a pretty major life transition - changing jobs and moving to an insanely expensive, but awesome area.

I am completely overwhelmed by the information out there, so I would really like some input. Right now, I'm making an assumption that I will work in Alexandria with a starting salary of roughly $71k a year. I know I can't afford to live in DC and it doesn't look like I will be able to afford private school and housing in the suburbs. I understand I am going to have to make a compromise, so I'm willing to pay more for housing if I can put my son in an awesome public school. OR I'm willing to live in a less than awesome area if I can afford to send my son to an amazing private school. A few considerations for me are: I'm not keen on starting a rigorous academic path at this age. I certainly subscribe to the mindset that these years should be play based and academic based. In fact, I wouldn't mind waiting a year to send my son to school to give him a little more time, so rather than sending him to K as brand new 5 yro, send him as a brand new 6 yro. Does a public school like this exist? If so, where?

I am willing to settle for 2 bdr, 1 bath apt/townhouse/condo (that accepts pets of course). The max rent I think I can swing is $2500, but if I can get lower then that is better.

The other consideration is the commute. I know the commute in that area is horrible and I am open to suggestions on how to minimize this. My potential employer provides a transportation subsidy of $250 per month.

Right now I have been looking at Fairfax County. Specifically 22309,22308,22314 and 22315, but I'm open to other locations even if it is in MD. Also, I'm trying to anticipate my net pay in order to budget, but the one thing I haven't been able to account for is local tax. Does anyone know what the local tax rate is (roughly)?

I know I won't get *everything* I'm looking for, so if I can get 75-80% of school, location and commute solution which I would consider a win.

Thank you for any suggestions you can provide![/quote]

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