People go out of their way to complain more than they would to say complimentary things. On top of that, any place looses its charm, becomes boring, presents issues once you live there and face the realities of life. It’s the classic grass is greener idiom.

DC is a great city. 6th largest city but 2nd largest public transportation. Free museums, nature everywhere, global culture due to it being the capital of the country. Lots of benefits of being here, but like many cities, has challenges, both unique to DC, and shared with all cities.