DC is truly a great place to live. As others have mentioned several times, the social life, access to mass transit, job opportunities, an established but growing haute restaurant scene, museums, etc. And like any other major city, DC also has its problems to include crime and an incredibly high cost of living. Although safety should be at the top of your list when scouting any new area, I would instead focus on the financials.
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DC is truly a great place to live. As others have mentioned several times, the social life, access to mass transit, job opportunities, an established but growing haute restaurant scene, museums, etc. And like any other major city, DC also has its problems to include crime and an incredibly high cost of living. Although safety should be at the top of your list when scouting any new area, I would instead focus on the financials.