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Anonymous wrote: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?

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.

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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Anonymous wrote:There is not difference... there is no difference in demographics, educations, political affiliation, taxes, housing prices, none.

You do you, go to VA live the dream.

No differences in taxes? You can’t believe that...

Yes. It is true. There is a calculator somebody always posts in these threads ... maybe they will post it.

You will pay taxes in a different form but it is not more.

Blanket statements like this are dumb. We have high HHI and one 5 year old car. We will save 5 figures a year moving to Fairfax county.

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Anonymous wrote:MCPS is going down the drain while FCPS is on the come up

that is funny. FCPS is a disaster.

THIS. I currently teach in FCPS and am appalled by how dysfunctional FCPS is. The current COVID-19 situation demonstrates how useless FCPS is. I certainly don't doubt that MCPS has issues, but to say that FCPS is on the "come up" is a bold-face lie.

FCPS is swirling down the toilet.

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Anonymous wrote:Gov Hogan
And I’m a Dem

Hmm, while I like Hogan better than Northam, especially after the blackface stuff...

I can't help but get excited for all the recent changes in VA thanks to the state legislature.

As to OP's question, the Purple Line will make it easier to get to UMD, and UVA is pretty far away. Plus, even though there are more jobs in NoVA, baby of the non-profits are based on Silver Spring and MoCo.

Sorry, maybe, not baby.

Wait, how is UMD not quality? It's one of the best public universities and great programs in certain fields, like computer science. And, no, I'm not an alumni. If you want no good in-state schools, you should try where I'm from.

UMD is nothing in comparison to UVA. The main problem with the Maryland school system is the bench isn't deep enough. If your kid can't get into UMD or doesn't want the Big 10 scene, there aren't really other options.

UMD is better than any Virginia school in engineering and mathematics. I assume there are also other programs in which UMD beats out any Virginia school. If you really know anything about universities, you would know that you have to judge on the program level in addition to the school level. Yeah, I guess getting a basketweaving degree is always better at Princeton than at Maryland. But for example, business school? Princeton doesn't even HAVE one, lol. This is why specific programs rankings important

An undergraduate degree in business, unless it comes from Wharton or a few other places, doesn't carry much clout. And Princeton has one of the best economic departments in the country.

I don't think Maryland people really should try and defend College Park's standing relative to universities in Virginia by comparing it to HYPS.

The closest thing to a basketweaving degree at Princeton is a sociology degree, which Michelle Obama obtained before Harvard Law, a position at the top law firm in Chicago (Sidley), and a lucrative career before becoming First Lady. Sounds pretty good compared to managing inventory with a business degree from Maryland.

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Anonymous wrote:Gov Hogan
And I’m a Dem

Hmm, while I like Hogan better than Northam, especially after the blackface stuff...

I can't help but get excited for all the recent changes in VA thanks to the state legislature.

As to OP's question, the Purple Line will make it easier to get to UMD, and UVA is pretty far away. Plus, even though there are more jobs in NoVA, baby of the non-profits are based on Silver Spring and MoCo.

Sorry, maybe, not baby.

Wait, how is UMD not quality? It's one of the best public universities and great programs in certain fields, like computer science. And, no, I'm not an alumni. If you want no good in-state schools, you should try where I'm from.

UMD is nothing in comparison to UVA. The main problem with the Maryland school system is the bench isn't deep enough. If your kid can't get into UMD or doesn't want the Big 10 scene, there aren't really other options.

UMD is better than any Virginia school in engineering and mathematics. I assume there are also other programs in which UMD beats out any Virginia school. If you really know anything about universities, you would know that you have to judge on the program level in addition to the school level. Yeah, I guess getting a basketweaving degree is always better at Princeton than at Maryland. But for example, business school? Princeton doesn't even HAVE one, lol. This is why specific programs rankings important

An undergraduate degree in business, unless it comes from Wharton or a few other places, doesn't carry much clout. And Princeton has one of the best economic departments in the country.

I don't think Maryland people really should try and defend College Park's standing relative to universities in Virginia by comparing it to HYPS.

Well, try getting a job in supply chain management or accounting with an econ degree. It is almost impossible

If that's your goal, you're not going to have a big leg up attending Maryland vs. Virginia Tech or JMU. Or any number of other state schools, for that matter.

Anonymous wrote:We have lived in both Fairfax and MOCO. We don’t live in either right now. You do not want to live anywhere in MOCO. I’m a liberal Dem. Its not about politics. It’s quality of life, schools, and crime.

We have Also lived in both. And I agree. The schools are a mess and crime has been increasing in all areas.

I will disagree that it’s not about the politics though. I lean Democrat, but the county leadership is SO far to the left, that there is little balance. And the liberal policies have led to a decrease in the quality of life overall.

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Anonymous wrote:Gov Hogan
And I’m a Dem

Hmm, while I like Hogan better than Northam, especially after the blackface stuff...

I can't help but get excited for all the recent changes in VA thanks to the state legislature.

As to OP's question, the Purple Line will make it easier to get to UMD, and UVA is pretty far away. Plus, even though there are more jobs in NoVA, baby of the non-profits are based on Silver Spring and MoCo.

Sorry, maybe, not baby.

Wait, how is UMD not quality? It's one of the best public universities and great programs in certain fields, like computer science. And, no, I'm not an alumni. If you want no good in-state schools, you should try where I'm from.

UMD is nothing in comparison to UVA. The main problem with the Maryland school system is the bench isn't deep enough. If your kid can't get into UMD or doesn't want the Big 10 scene, there aren't really other options.

UMD is better than any Virginia school in engineering and mathematics. I assume there are also other programs in which UMD beats out any Virginia school. If you really know anything about universities, you would know that you have to judge on the program level in addition to the school level. Yeah, I guess getting a basketweaving degree is always better at Princeton than at Maryland. But for example, business school? Princeton doesn't even HAVE one, lol. This is why specific programs rankings important

you should step away from the internet and stop drinking so early in the day. you are really quite dim.

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Anonymous wrote:Gov Hogan
And I’m a Dem

Hmm, while I like Hogan better than Northam, especially after the blackface stuff...

I can't help but get excited for all the recent changes in VA thanks to the state legislature.

As to OP's question, the Purple Line will make it easier to get to UMD, and UVA is pretty far away. Plus, even though there are more jobs in NoVA, baby of the non-profits are based on Silver Spring and MoCo.

Sorry, maybe, not baby.

Wait, how is UMD not quality? It's one of the best public universities and great programs in certain fields, like computer science. And, no, I'm not an alumni. If you want no good in-state schools, you should try where I'm from.

UMD is nothing in comparison to UVA. The main problem with the Maryland school system is the bench isn't deep enough. If your kid can't get into UMD or doesn't want the Big 10 scene, there aren't really other options.

UMD is better than any Virginia school in engineering and mathematics. I assume there are also other programs in which UMD beats out any Virginia school. If you really know anything about universities, you would know that you have to judge on the program level in addition to the school level. Yeah, I guess getting a basketweaving degree is always better at Princeton than at Maryland. But for example, business school? Princeton doesn't even HAVE one, lol. This is why specific programs rankings important

An undergraduate degree in business, unless it comes from Wharton or a few other places, doesn't carry much clout. And Princeton has one of the best economic departments in the country.

I don't think Maryland people really should try and defend College Park's standing relative to universities in Virginia by comparing it to HYPS.

Well, try getting a job in supply chain management or accounting with an econ degree. It is almost impossible

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Anonymous wrote:Gov Hogan
And I’m a Dem

Hmm, while I like Hogan better than Northam, especially after the blackface stuff...

I can't help but get excited for all the recent changes in VA thanks to the state legislature.

As to OP's question, the Purple Line will make it easier to get to UMD, and UVA is pretty far away. Plus, even though there are more jobs in NoVA, baby of the non-profits are based on Silver Spring and MoCo.

Sorry, maybe, not baby.

Wait, how is UMD not quality? It's one of the best public universities and great programs in certain fields, like computer science. And, no, I'm not an alumni. If you want no good in-state schools, you should try where I'm from.

UMD is nothing in comparison to UVA. The main problem with the Maryland school system is the bench isn't deep enough. If your kid can't get into UMD or doesn't want the Big 10 scene, there aren't really other options.

UMD is better than any Virginia school in engineering and mathematics. I assume there are also other programs in which UMD beats out any Virginia school. If you really know anything about universities, you would know that you have to judge on the program level in addition to the school level. Yeah, I guess getting a basketweaving degree is always better at Princeton than at Maryland. But for example, business school? Princeton doesn't even HAVE one, lol. This is why specific programs rankings important

An undergraduate degree in business, unless it comes from Wharton or a few other places, doesn't carry much clout. And Princeton has one of the best economic departments in the country.

I don't think Maryland people really should try and defend College Park's standing relative to universities in Virginia by comparing it to HYPS.

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Anonymous wrote:MCPS is going down the drain while FCPS is on the come up

that is funny. FCPS is a disaster.

THIS. I currently teach in FCPS and am appalled by how dysfunctional FCPS is. The current COVID-19 situation demonstrates how useless FCPS is. I certainly don't doubt that MCPS has issues, but to say that FCPS is on the "come up" is a bold-face lie.

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Anonymous wrote:There is not difference... there is no difference in demographics, educations, political affiliation, taxes, housing prices, none.

You do you, go to VA live the dream.

No differences in taxes? You can’t believe that...

Yes. It is true. There is a calculator somebody always posts in these threads ... maybe they will post it.

You will pay taxes in a different form but it is not more.

VA has higher taxes than MoCo of unemployed.

Anonymous wrote:There is not difference... there is no difference in demographics, educations, political affiliation, taxes, housing prices, none.

You do you, go to VA live the dream.

No differences in taxes? You can’t believe that...

There is not difference... there is no difference in demographics, educations, political affiliation, taxes, housing prices, none.

You do you, go to VA live the dream.

Anonymous wrote:MCPS is going down the drain while FCPS is on the come up

that is funny. FCPS is a disaster.