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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I posted a while ago about how pleasantly surprised I was at the PG Co Mall. Nice clean and lots of security. In comparison my drive back to the Hill was like Mad Max down Bladensburg/NY Ave. PG seems like a good option if you’re looking for a suburban lifestyle. [/quote]

I’ve lived in Bethesda and along Route 1 and it’s basically the same. The big differences are:

Aesthetics - there are more run down, poorly maintained properties here. Both in the neighborhoods because there’s less professional landscaping and on commercial property.

Some retail - there aren’t as many high end clothing options. But I mean, we have a Whole Foods, a Trader Joe’s, a Target and lots of great restaurants. Fewer fancy ones. I almost never have to cross town to shop but I order online anyway.

Concentration of low income students in public schools - this is obviously important, and it’s worse in the higher grades. It impacts school environment and course options. And of course average scores. Well-resourced families often navigate the charter and magnet systems to opt out of their neighborhood schools.

I’ve honestly never noticed or been affected by differences in crime rates. I think my likelihood of being a victim of a non-property crime in either place is extremely low.

I love living here. It means we didn’t have to max out our housing budget, which makes a major difference in our day to day life.

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