I’m trying really hard not to laugh out loud in the dark right now.

Transplant from Los Angeles to Maryland here. We just bought our house in Woodlawn. It is suburban, but a short drive to Baltimore City. (20-30min depending on traffic.) Catonsville is also next door. (Another great place.) The best I can compare our general area here, is what Pasadena and Orange County might have been in CA. I highly recommend sticking to a suburb and driving out to “fun” spots. I’m a stay at home mom and plan to work from home eventually. The city will not offer the space and peace your wife will need. Being a young couple in the suburbs doesn’t have to be isolating. Once you’re settled, you can look up local meet ups. I’m also sure you’ll end up making friends amongst your coworkers. Good luck with the house hunt! :)

First time homeowner in Gwynn Oak. I just saw my online bill, and almost had a heart attack. Billing period, Dec 17 -Jan 27 gas alone was $356. Electric was $121. A little over 2000 square feet. Is this the average for everyone else? I keep the stat around 70-73. (After reading the comments, I will do my best to keep it at 70.)

Thank you!!! :)

If you don’t mind, but what’s your square footage? We just moved into our first home and it’s a little over 2000 square feet. I haven’t got our first bill yet and just trying to get an idea of what to expect. I usually keep it around 70-73. The insulation is pretty good, so I’ve even managed to turn off the heating some days.