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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I live in Bethesda. I grew up here and moved back (from the city) when my kids were school aged. For me it made sense because my family is all here. But for anyone new to the area, why would I move to Moco rather than Fairfax? It’s not cheaper. The schools aren’t any better. There aren’t any quality in-state college options. TAXES. It’s no longer more liberal. Do you have any reasons? [/quote]

I lived in several of the nicer parts of MoCo for a number of years after moving up from Austin. I missed Austin and thought I would never enjoy living in the DC area. After spending then next few years in the Tysons area of McLean and Vienna, I still miss Austin in a way but found that I finally enjoy living the area. MoCo really rubbed me the wrong way, in lots of ways. I think if given the opportunity to return to Austin at this point (it has also changed over the last 10 years), I would probably choose to remain in Tysons Corner, as weird as that sounds. I don't even like to pass through MoCo anymore.[/quote]
I'm from the Bay Area originally, and I find Tysons to be a nightmare.  Way too over developed, and yes, Bay Area is now this way, too, and I don't like it. Just my personal opinion  IMO, MoCo seems to have more open space.

Tax is cheaper in VA if you are upper income (I assume OP is if OP is looking in Bethesda).

As for politics, it's really weird.  MD has a R governor, but a very liberal state legislature.  Who knows who will be governor after Hogan leaves.   And while VA has a Dem governor, IMO, the state legislature still seems to lean more on the conservative side compared to MD.  So while NoVa area is liberal (though not all of NoVa), you still have to contend with the state government. That may not be a bad thing. I think a bit of moderation is needed on both sides.
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