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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Akirah00][quote=Anonymous]OP if you are moving from Central Florida with a housing budget of 2,000 a month, it is going to be difficult on many levels. It's not just finding a decent place to live (which is feasible) but the cost of living is so much higher in DC than in Central Florida. Taxes are higher, food prices are higher, gas prices are higher, everything adds up. It's one thing to tolerate moving to a smaller or lesser place if your stay is only for three years before moving onward, but living in the DC area is going to be expensive, one way or another. Please keep this in mind because you may eventually realize that staying in Central Florida might be the smarter choice for your family.

Like many people in your income bracket and housing budget range, you are going to have to make substantial tradeoffs between housing and a commute. Most people end up accepting a longer commute in exchange for better housing with better schools. Many people on this forum abhor commutes but many suck it up and make it work. If working at Reagan you may want to consider taking the MARC train to Union from the southern Baltimore suburbs in Howard County and then the metro to Reagan. You'll probably find it'll add maybe another 20-30 minutes to your commute versus driving or taking the metro from a closer in suburb. The advantage of the MARC is that you aren't driving (or only driving to the MARC station) which changes the commute equation quite a bit. [/quote]

Love this advice and appreciate the perspective. I am willing to make the commute. Unfortunately, I don't have a choice on the move. [/quote]

OP, recognize that DCUM skews higher income (eg, $300k/year is pretty low on this forum) so some of the advice you’re getting is from people who’ve never considered living in a middle class suburb. You’ll find $2k/month is adequate for a decent townhouse in a pleasant neighborhood. You’ll be fine. In fact, while you haven’t said your household income, it’s probably pretty average for this area. You’ll make it work and I think you’ll like it. Don’t let this board scare you off. [/quote]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate your perspective and needed it. I have been looking at a few places and have found "reasonable" places in Lorton, Lake Ridge-Woodbridge areas. I have been told to expand to Manassas (Bristow) as well. Please keep the suggestions coming. [/quote]

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