Lived in several of the DC metro area cities (mainly on the Northern VA side) for 12 yrs. Was a good area compared to many other cities I've visited, but I'm g

Lived in several of the DC metro area cities (mainly on the Northern VA side) for 12 yrs. Was a good area compared to many other cities I've visited, but I'm glad to not be there anymore and wouldn't have been able to retire early given COL there.