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I think that's the case. Americans tend to move out of the city and buy a house in the suburbs when they have children. The perception (true or not) is suburb

by gozur88 10y ago

I think that's the case. Americans tend to move out of the city and buy a house in the suburbs when they have children. The perception (true or not) is suburbs are safer and offer better schools. Also, I suspect you can almost buy a house in the 'burbs for the difference in rent between a one and two bedroom apartment in SF.

alistairSH 10y ago
You're suspicion on the cost of living downtown vs the suburbs is correct for DC. My son lives in a new 500sqft flat in a nice downtown neighborhood. His rent in $2200/month and that seems fairly typical for that area. You can spend less for an older unit or one in a less desirable area. That $2200 is definitely enough to pay a mortgage in many parts of Fairfax County (assuming a moderate downpayment).