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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's seems odd that some posters think there's a "right answer" here when there are so many variables, including just these few:

Where in the suburbs are we talking about?  In the DMV there are big differences between, say, Lyon Village in Arlington, Reston, and Herndon.  Those differences include walkability, access to public transit and bike trails, driving distance to "city" (this also needs to be defined).

Does your city offer a mix of restaurants you like, theaters or places to hear music that you enjoy?

How long have you lived in your suburb?  Are you friends with neighbors?  Do you participate in community activities there that you enjoy and find meaningful and would miss if you  moved to the city?

Do you use and enjoy rec facilities in your suburb?  Would you be able to find affordable and accessible substitutes for these facilities in the city?

Do you want to have extra space in your home for an office (e.g., if you're doing consulting work), or hobby?

Do you like gardening and enjoy your yard, porch, patio, etc?

Do you have a dog and want to be able to walk the dog?

Do you enjoy hosting your adult kids, grandchildren, and extended family and friends from out of town?  [/quote]

The only place in the DMV outside of DC itself that comes close to qualifying as "city" living is Old Town Alexandria.  Lyon Village is not the city.  [/quote]

Lyon Village is more dense and walkable than some parts of NW DC.[/quote]

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