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glamopticon t1_j659ayv wrote

I would only go so far as to describe city subreddits as “less ridiculous than nextdoor.” lots of good info, but you have to take it with a grain of salt, especially when there’s brigading on hot button political stuff from people who don’t even live there.

if you don’t know anyone who has lived here, i would say put a call out for friends of friends etc. actually talking to locals really helped me in the decision to move and getting oriented once i was new here. if you can visit, going to neighborhood coffee shops etc. and checking out the general vibe is helpful. personally, the thing i miss the most is the “weird”/subculture stuff that was much more prevalent in tucson, where i’m from. baltimore tends to be more my speed. (check out the visionary art museum!!) of course…don’t base your opinions of baltimore on -that- sub lol.

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42beastmode OP t1_j65kwb1 wrote

A less ridiculous Nextdoor is a great description lol. Baltimore is definitely a city to consider as well. Kinda just depends on where the cards fall jobwise.

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gumercindo1959 t1_j66c8pz wrote

I know some folks love charm city but Dc is on another level. I’ve lived in the are for 25 years and I can say that as far as revitalizations of cities on the east coast during that time, dC is the winner. It’s a fantastic city with so much to offer and the beauty is that virtually every part of the city is being used well and is vibrant.

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glamopticon t1_j65mnj0 wrote

FWIW, I really enjoy living here — it took a while to get used to it, but there are so many upsides. Amazing public transit (compared to most of the US, not internationally), really convenient and walkable, pretty accessible, a lot open 24 hours, tons of free stuff to do, and sooooo much going on in the larger metro area too — whatever kind live music you’re into, it’s easy to find a show you like, etc. Of course the rent prices are a downside, but I’m also paid better than I was elsewhere so it’s still a net gain. And you’ll hear about crime, but I 100% feel safer than in Tucson — there’s just more people around if weird shit happens. Just my 2 cents. Best of luck with the move, wherever you land!

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squuidlees t1_j66e49m wrote

I’m also a previous AZ person. Love that you gave Tucson a shoutout.

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glamopticon t1_j66gws4 wrote

i miss tucson! i mean, i don’t miss 117 and all you have is a swamp cooler… but there’s nowhere on earth like valley of the moon.

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squuidlees t1_j66m6i9 wrote

Haha the swamp box! I remember when I first told my Philly friend, who’s never been to the desert, about the swamp cooler and they were blown away. 🤣

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kelizziek t1_j66q7yh wrote

Husband grew up in New Mexico with said swamp coolers and I was like Whaaaaaaa!? They are a lovely passive cooling approach in a dry climate but he did say that the snakes which often took up residence in them were unappealing

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