I haven't had a car since 2019, it's pretty easy. Main thing I miss is being able to go to all the good spots in the burbs for food.

You don't have to deal with hill people if you don't want to.

I don't know what visiting DC is like.

Vs NYC you will have a harder time getting cheap food from various cuisines INSIDE the city (our chinatown isn't comparable whatsoever, no trini roti shops unless you wanna pay like 17 bucks in brighwood park), but there are tons of options in the burbs. Trains don't run as often, and the stations are more spread out. Our bars close earlier.