app_priori t1_iujpeda wrote on October 31, 2022 at 9:05 PM

Reply to comment by MishimaWasRight in Best Neighborhood in Baltimore: Fight! by MishimaWasRight

Why not just live in DC then?

MishimaWasRight OP t1_iujqz30 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 9:16 PM

DC housing is nuts

app_priori t1_iujrw8s wrote on October 31, 2022 at 9:23 PM

True but unless you want to live in an economically-disadvantaged area, you are only really saving $200 a month by renting a place with roommates in a place like Canton or Federal Hill compared to DC. Maryland/Baltimore income taxes are also higher than DC.

Most places in Fells/Canton/Upper Fells go for about $700 to $900 if you are seeking a place with roommates. DC you can do the same if you look into the right places like Mt. Pleasant or Columbia Heights.

Now, if you insist on living alone, then Baltimore might make a bit more sense. But even still that commute once a week from outside Mount Vernon is going to be a bit of doozy regardless.

Also the MARC can sometimes be unreliable. Trains can get cancelled at a moment's notice.

ledman3214 t1_iujud8p wrote on October 31, 2022 at 9:41 PM

This. If you’re renting and living with roommates you can find fairly comparable rents in DC and avoid the commuting headache. If you’re buying it’s a different story.