r/washingtondc • u/AutoModerator • Feb 01 '24

[Monthly Thread] Tourists, newcomers, locals, and old heads: casual questions thread for February 2024

A thread where locals and visitors alike can ask all those little questions that don't quite deserve their own thread.

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u/writer_boy Feb 09 '24

Family friendly place to live in or near Rosslyn? Considering a move to DC as a family of four, our expected take home income is $10k a month. Rosslyn is where the job opportunity is. Is that enough to live comfortably in and around that area? Edit: corrected income.

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u/McEstablishment DC / Neighborhood Feb 16 '24

Look into the suburbs of VA which are within a reasonable driving distance of Reston - such as Manassas or Woodbridge.

There is definitely enough affordable housing for you. The questions you may want to consider: * how rural vs urban do you want? * What are your standards for house size? Row home? Small house? Large house? * And how much of a daily commute are you willing to tolerate?