escamuel

escamuel t1_j6xuj3b wrote

I get you. I suppose my point was that in my experience Baltimore feels much smaller than it is. Social opportunities are pretty similar here to what I found in Richmond but I was from that area so maybe that skews my impression. Not trying to discourage you from giving Charm City a go, I just don’t know that it’s going to provide you with a clearly more robust social life.

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escamuel t1_j6wtu9a wrote

I’m from Richmond but have lived in Baltimore for about 5 years now. You are certainly right that Richmond is kinda clickish/insular. I think most places on the east coast tend to be that way to varying degrees though.

Baltimore is cool though, similar vibe for sure, maybe a little rougher around the edges for better or worse. I kinda miss when Richmond was a little rougher TBH.

Size wise it honestly feels about the same even though I know Baltimore is about 2x as large. “Smalltimore” is definitely a phrase you hear a lot. Philly might be a better option if you want to feel like you are in a big city.

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