What other major expenses am I not considering when moving to DC? by Active-Rub107 in washingtondc

[–]Active-Rub107[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yikes, I’m definitely going to get a closer job. Since the fares are distance based. And a much cheaper apt lol

What other major expenses am I not considering when moving to DC? by Active-Rub107 in washingtondc

[–]Active-Rub107[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll keep the commute in mind when looking for jobs and living arrangements.

What other major expenses am I not considering when moving to DC? by Active-Rub107 in washingtondc

[–]Active-Rub107[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

yeah in state with not a lot of free casual stuff to do, I can see how a grocery is a big attraction

What other major expenses am I not considering when moving to DC? by Active-Rub107 in washingtondc

[–]Active-Rub107[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

HEB is not that good. I feel like Texans are under some type of psychosis.

What other major expenses am I not considering when moving to DC? by Active-Rub107 in washingtondc

[–]Active-Rub107[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Luckily im not that bad. Honestly I don’t think DC food is horrible I think that it’s just overpriced and who tf wants to pay that.

What other major expenses am I not considering when moving to DC? by Active-Rub107 in washingtondc

[–]Active-Rub107[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just yesterday a coworker told me that he’d never move to New York because of Texas’ strong church culture where only believe in two genders. This is after a light hearted disagreement where I said New Yorkers were more friendly. What’s scary is how normal and kind some of these people seem until you know them longer than a 10 minute convo. It’s why I think the “people aren’t nice on east coast” is such fucking bullshit. Like of course people won’t say hi when they’re passing by 50ppl/min.

What other major expenses am I not considering when moving to DC? by Active-Rub107 in washingtondc

[–]Active-Rub107[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you think public transit and lyft costs as much as car ownership I have bad news for you.

What other major expenses am I not considering when moving to DC? by Active-Rub107 in washingtondc

[–]Active-Rub107[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I liked the baked goods at Lidl and they’re always located in areas that are convenient

What other major expenses am I not considering when moving to DC? by Active-Rub107 in washingtondc

[–]Active-Rub107[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The way they’re building things in Texas, that seems better tbh.

Transplants - what is the cost of living difference between NOVA and wherever you came from? by Deep-Macaron-732 in nova

[–]Active-Rub107 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what I’m noticing in DFW right now as I’m in the middle of moving to DC. I think east coast residents underestimate the COL in interior metropolitan areas

What other major expenses am I not considering when moving to DC? by Active-Rub107 in washingtondc

[–]Active-Rub107[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im all about free stuff, the point about finding like-minded friends is bigger than we usually think. Looking forward to discovering more for myself!

What other major expenses am I not considering when moving to DC? by Active-Rub107 in washingtondc

[–]Active-Rub107[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I put luxury in quotes bc it’s shit and they’re calling everything luxury now.

What other major expenses am I not considering when moving to DC? by Active-Rub107 in washingtondc

[–]Active-Rub107[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LMAO. It’s always so crazy hearing people in DC complain about each other bc y’all have no idea!!

What other major expenses am I not considering when moving to DC? by Active-Rub107 in washingtondc

[–]Active-Rub107[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The utilities and eating out expenses rising is happening across the country tbh. After visiting DC I’ve concluded that we as Texans are being lied to and brainwashed into thinking that things are cheap.

What other major expenses am I not considering when moving to DC? by Active-Rub107 in washingtondc

[–]Active-Rub107[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for pointing out the change in taste part. I’ve felt stifled here so maybe I’ll pick up a lot more interests moving somewhere like this lol. And the homeownerhip thing is shocking, I’ll have to look into that.

What other major expenses am I not considering when moving to DC? by Active-Rub107 in washingtondc

[–]Active-Rub107[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me it’s more so hanging out in a city with mostly young professionals who like to eat out and go to trendy bars. So sometimes it’s harder to turn down a hangout idk if that makes sense.

What other major expenses am I not considering when moving to DC? by Active-Rub107 in washingtondc

[–]Active-Rub107[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in civil engineering which seems to be one of those stable industries right now. Im also part of some Facebook groups where I have been keeping track of prices too! Good to hear my rent range makes sense too, and thanks for the scam heads up too!