Anonymous
Post 05/18/2014 21:41     Subject: Re:Cheapest town to live in within 45 drive of downtown DC and not too dangerous?

Have a look at Hyattsville. May not be as cheap as some of those far-flung places, but some of those far-flung places are not reliably 45 minutes from DC.
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2014 21:29     Subject: Cheapest town to live in within 45 drive of downtown DC and not too dangerous?

Glen Burnie is not very safe. Check out Chesapeake Beach. Or Crofton if you want better shopping/dining.
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2014 21:25     Subject: Re:Cheapest town to live in within 45 drive of downtown DC and not too dangerous?

If your finances are being downsized then definitely consider Montgomery County. There's a lot of help there if you qualify. Gaithersburg, Germantown would be my choices.

You could do Woodbridge, parts of Alexandra but eh...I don't know. I'd prefer the Montgomery County side if I had to pick. Virginia's housing prices further out stay lower because they never understood something called "smart growth."
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2014 21:20     Subject: Cheapest town to live in within 45 drive of downtown DC and not too dangerous?

Stafford is only 45mins from dc at 3am, assuming no construction or accidents!
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2014 20:53     Subject: Cheapest town to live in within 45 drive of downtown DC and not too dangerous?

Crofton.
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2014 20:51     Subject: Cheapest town to live in within 45 drive of downtown DC and not too dangerous?

Hyattsville.
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2014 13:15     Subject: Cheapest town to live in within 45 drive of downtown DC and not too dangerous?

OP here. Noted. Thanks so much.
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2014 13:14     Subject: Cheapest town to live in within 45 drive of downtown DC and not too dangerous?

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I can drive during off-peak times, but there is still congestion then, sometimes. I will look at Germantown and Springfield. Thanks.


Round Hill/Purcellville (VA)
Odenton/Glen Burnie/Lithintcum (MD)
Stafford (VA)
La Plata (MD)


Odenton and take MARC
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2014 12:42     Subject: Cheapest town to live in within 45 drive of downtown DC and not too dangerous?

Anonymous wrote:I can drive during off-peak times, but there is still congestion then, sometimes. I will look at Germantown and Springfield. Thanks.


Round Hill/Purcellville (VA)
Odenton/Glen Burnie/Lithintcum (MD)
Stafford (VA)
La Plata (MD)
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2014 12:33     Subject: Cheapest town to live in within 45 drive of downtown DC and not too dangerous?

I can drive during off-peak times, but there is still congestion then, sometimes. I will look at Germantown and Springfield. Thanks.
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2014 12:26     Subject: Cheapest town to live in within 45 drive of downtown DC and not too dangerous?

I don't think you can make it from Glen Burnie to downtown in 45 min even under good circumstances. I'd shutter to think what that commute would be like on a Friday afternoon in the rain. Maybe look at Germantown, MD, or Springfield, VA
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2014 12:20     Subject: Re:Cheapest town to live in within 45 drive of downtown DC and not too dangerous?

Sorry. Meant 45 minute drive. (About)
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2014 12:18     Subject: Cheapest town to live in within 45 drive of downtown DC and not too dangerous?

Do you mean 45 miles away or 45 min away?
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2014 12:12     Subject: Cheapest town to live in within 45 drive of downtown DC and not too dangerous?

Sorry, meant to post in Money and Finances. I welcome the benefit of your experiences!
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2014 12:11     Subject: Cheapest town to live in within 45 drive of downtown DC and not too dangerous?

I'm thinking Glen Burnie, MD. Other suggestions helpful. (I'll spare the details, but my finances are being involuntarily downsized.) Housing cost is a major consideration.