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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am a DMV native who went to HS in the Philly area and college in Boston. Then moved to NYC and now Westchester burbs. Some observations:

Boston area has the best QOL for families. But it is less welcoming to outsiders and has traces of old school snobbery. Still, I would have stayed after college had my career path allowed it.

IMO DMV publics by and large don’t compare to the best suburban districts in MA and NYC area or the Boston Latin/Hunter/Stuys of the world. The nice thing about our Westchester town is that the publics are so good that all the kids really do go to school together, strengthening the community feel. And it’s transplant friendly unlike Boston. But NYC commuting from burbs is awful—due to layout there is no NYC equivalent of Arlington or Newton. 
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We live in DMV suburbs. Yes, this area is a notch down. However, I think this is far less stressful for our kids. DH earns a seven figure income and our kids are thriving in every way possible. Our 2-3m wouldn’t go as far in NYC and DH would have to work longer hours and likely a longer commute. Our friends either live in an nyc apt with weekend home or live in suburbs with a driver to Manhattan and kids can’t see dad (and mom) as much. DH has dinner with us every night, helps pick up the kids, attends games, etc. We are able to easily afford anything we want and my kids are grounded.[/quote]

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