Maryland vs Virginia [EXPLAINED!] | Find Out Which One is BETTER!

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Maryland vs Virginia | Find Out Which One is Better!
Ask any local which is better - Maryland or Virginia, and you’re likely to find yourself in the middle of a good old fashioned catfight. (Seinfeld, anyone?)
Each state has a variety of towns and cities to offer, but is Virginia’s reputation for being “Down Where the South Begins” or Maryland’s reputation for being Marylinistan warranted?
1:31 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬
Maryland’s motto is “The Free State,” which, yeah, if you count abolishing slavery in 1864 to mean free. It’s not like you were my home state of Connecticut who never believed in slavery. Moving along, Maryland leans left, and when I say lean, it’s like this kind of lean. Maryland is progressive, democratic and liberal leaning. It’s a one-party state and you will get everything that comes with that. The county governments control growth by calling it “smart growth.” They preserve greenspace. There are housing programs, school programs and significant gun control - until recently. More on that in a moment.
4:01 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
This is subjective, but Maryland schools are a tale of two cities. Montgomery County schools uniformly seem to rank well with many ranked on the notable lists. Prince George’s County Schools do not rank as well overall, so if this is what you’re looking for you have to carefully consider the specific neighborhoods. These two counties are mostly the extent of the Maryland discussion when it comes to metro counties.
On US News & World Report’s 2022 list, the #1 High School is Thomas Jefferson in Alexandria, VA.
The next school in Maryland or Virginia is #104 Walt Whitman in Bethesda.
Langley High School in McLean Virginia is at #136, and McLean High at #157.
Wootton High School in Rockville is at #167
6:33 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞
There are teardowns amok in both Maryland and Virginia. But it’s less amok in Maryland. Maryland has lots of rules. This is why I laughed at “Marylinistan.” And when it comes to real estate, there’s no exception.
Virginia though? They love building things right up to the lot line. Rules? What rules? Smart growth? Drive out west and watch how the houses just come at you as you crest a hill or two. It’s more builder-friendly. And they don’t care if you overbuild the crap out of a house so that it’s towering on the lot. Have at it!
One interesting note - Arlington may eliminate all SFH zoning this fall which would be a pretty progressive housing reform.
8:32 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 & 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲
Companies do not relocate to Maryland. Period. You always hear of big companies relocating from somewhere else to Northern Virginia -- how often will you hear that about MD? Never.
Amazon, Raytheon, Boeing, Nestle - more corporate headquarters are choosing in Northern Virginia. Tysons is becoming a city, and Pentagon City is hitting the map for something besides the airport, thanks to Amazon. The entire Pentagon City/National landing roadways are being re-done to create pedestrian centers. There’s no comparison on the Maryland side of the Potomac.
9:51 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 & 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞
Maryland zoning seems to dictate specific areas for retail and then everything else is residential. You see this in suburbs further out where there are “village centers” where everyone goes to get what they need. Virginia has retail all over. Shopping centers here and there, not just in special areas.
Virginia has wine country and the Shenandoah Valley which many would probably argue would beat the vacation areas of Maryland. But Maryland has the eastern shore and St Michael’s which is about as Martha’s Vineyard as you can get here. And there’s also Assateague, with wild horses that mill around the beach. People find this really charming. I am not one of those people. Please don’t come for me.
11:13 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜
Northern Virginia could arguably be more proactive about the traffic. They are constantly trying to expand the highways and adjust to the growing population. They instituted toll lanes on 66 and the beltway.
11:59 𝐓𝐚𝐱𝐞𝐬
Income taxes are highest in DC, then Maryland, then Virginia. In Virginia, once you hit $17,000 anything in excess is at the max rate of 5.75%. In Maryland, you have to make $250,000 to get to the max tax rate of 5.75%. But, Maryland has flat fees at each so it gets confusing.
You make $100,000, you’ll pay $7800 in Maryland State Taxes and in Virginia $5500.
Virginia has the personal property tax on vehicles, trailers, RV’s and boats which may equalize if you have a lot of vehicles. This is $4.13 per $100 of assessed value.
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[@proudliberal24-sv1wo]

Excellent summary of both states. I grew up in MD and still love it. I crossed the river and now live in northern VA. It is also very nice. In general, VA real estate is higher in price for the exact same house in MD, but there are exceptions. Both states have excellent schools, but VA has more public universities.

[@DCRealEstateMama]

Ooh as someone who lived in both places, thank you for your comment!! I have lived in MD and been in DC for 20 years now. I haven't lived in VA, but I would!

[@hstevenblock2047]

This is one of the best and most informative real estate videos that we have viewed. We also love your delivery. Many thanks!

[@DCRealEstateMama]

Whoa, thank you so much! Please let me know if there is anything I can help with!

[@AishaLaDon]

Another great video. Thank you

[@DCRealEstateMama]

Thank you! You're so sweet, and thank you for watching!

[@sistainablehomeempiremgt2917]

I just dig you! thanks for the info.

[@DCRealEstateMama]

Thanks!

[@RBUDD16]

Lol, I can tell you’re from the DMV, “Don’t come for me”. Very professional and knowledgeable. Thank you for representing us. I’m born and raised in DC but purchased my homes in Maryland. I’m retired now and thinking of moving to Richmond, Virginia near my grandchildren in Norfolk, Va.

[@DCRealEstateMama]

Haha, I'm actually not from here. Originally Connecticut. Then Atlanta, then Baltimore, then here in 2003. I know a lovely agent in Richmond if you decide to move and need a recommendation!

[@Classy4514]

AWESOME VIDEO 📹 👏 👌

[@DCRealEstateMama]

Thank you so much!

[@glenbaxter6651]

I had a chance to speak with Mellisa; she is highly knowledgeable about the area and pays attention to the little details needed to determine your next home and, more importantly, the community.

[@DCRealEstateMama]

Aww thank you! I really appreciate your kind words!!

[@salsaon2358]

I have lived in NOVA since 87 on and off. Left in 2022. Don't miss the crappy weather, property taxes, crazy traffic, and ridiculously high cost of living.

[@DCRealEstateMama]

Where did you move? We need ideas! :)

[@AmeeraG242]

I'm from TX and it's the same way. Big difference in the cities compared to the rural areas when it comes to conservative vs liberal areas.

[@DCRealEstateMama]

Definitely! Austin is probably the most progressive?

[@AmeeraG242]

@@DCRealEstateMama I agree

[@ZikiIsVeryEpicIndeed]

Texas has big conservative areas as well. FT worth would be an example.

[@mrdanish8782]

I'm looking for prectice to learn the names of cities and towns in VA, MD,DC,

[@DCRealEstateMama]

Hi, hope this helped!

[@mickeyabe1]

Pretty whimsical, and succinct in your summary. I am in nova now, and have lived in DC as well. Your left lean was pretty funny lol. Maryland legislature is heavily democrat vs Virginia’s that is Republican controlled.

[@DCRealEstateMama]

haha. Thanks for watching and for your comment. I'm the least political person I know, I just feel like, can't we all be good people? But I thought it was important to mention for those who do find politics important with respect to where they live.

[@williamthaxtoniii8284]

I live in Gainesville, with these data centers coming, they are building so much, it’s crazy

[@DCRealEstateMama]

Can you hear the buzzing where you live? My son lives in Dulles and you just hear a constant buzzing outside all the time.

[@williamthaxtoniii8284]

@@DCRealEstateMama YES! it actually makes me uneasy, and NO SIGNAL EVER! I used to work in ashburn too, and the Humming is worse there

[@DCRealEstateMama]

@@williamthaxtoniii8284 Oh that is crazy! When my husband told me about it, I thought he meant near the actual buildings where the data center are housed. No, it's apparently all over the area that you can hear the hum. It's more obnoxious than I would have expected where he is. It sounds like every light in his parking lot is an LED about to blow out.

[@emeraldkimble7602]

Jefferson Davis highway renamed used to be us route one

[@pjflynn5978]

Having lived in NOVA but explored in depth in MD, I can safely say MD is superior. I love so many of the sleepy and cozy cities there! Frederick is especially beautiful, and undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in the country. The little towns scattered about the state are also so pleasant, like Easton, Cambridge, or Cumberland! MD > VA any day

[@DCRealEstateMama]

Ha ha. Love it! Thank you for watching and I'm so glad you love Maryland!

[@Xbox.4388]

I just love MD

[@tt2778]

I agree

[@tanushepherd1381]

MD for life ❤.

[@nataliewalters2759]

MD has Amazon and many new businesses.

[@pjhey947]

I was born and raised in Northern Virginia. Grew up in Loudoun and now live in Fairfax County (Vienna Va). I love the way NoVa has changed. A proud democrat and proud of my NOVA neighbors.

[@DCRealEstateMama]

That's awesome! I go back to my hometown in CT and I shudder. It's changed, but not for the better. At least in my eyes. I would guess people who live there don't feel that way. But it's not like the small town it was when I grew up there.

[@rickcross5377]

I take it you live in NoVa. The way you throw small jabs at maryland gives it away.

[@DCRealEstateMama]

Thanks for watching. You are incorrect. But I HAVE lived in MD. Never lived in VA. My husband is from Baltimore and would never cross the river. I could live anywhere though, but I'm in DC. I'm pretty vocal about that in some of the other videos.

[@wealthrescuer]

Team Maryland!

[@geminis4u112]

Love Maryland ❤

[@DCRealEstateMama]

Yay! It's so great when people love where they live!

[@elizabethgrubbs3683]

Virginia sounds a better option for me and my family 🧐

[@DCRealEstateMama]

That's awesome! I have videos on Arlington, Alexandria, Alexandria in Fairfax County, McLean. I have several more in the works - Vienna and Oakton are being edited and will be up next week and the week after, then I'll be working on other VA neighborhoods. Please let me know if I can help you in any way! [e-mail]

[@MrMountainchris]

The correct answer is West Virginia. But don't move here, we're full.

[@DCRealEstateMama]

😂😂😂

[@Xbox.4388]

Maryland is better I’ve lived here all my life we have everything.

[@reelfishing47]

What do you have that va doesnt

[@Xbox.4388]

@@reelfishing47 We have the best flag, beaches, and mountains.

[@reelfishing47]

@@Xbox.4388 wrong on everything except the flag beaches are around the same the moutnauns are around the same but va has way more of them

[@Xbox.4388]

@@reelfishing47 Ok. Are you saying that MD sucks because that’s not true.

[@reelfishing47]

@@Xbox.4388 no I'm not saying Maryland sucks

[@marshmello4310]

Maryland is a democrat state but we have a Republican governor. Maryland is more of a moderately liberal centre to centre-left state, if you visit New York or California you’ll see that Maryland isn’t as liberal as you think it is. Maryland is Texas compared to New York and California

[@DCRealEstateMama]

Oh totally, but for the area, generally people find MD to be more liberal compared to Virginia.

[@marshmello4310]

@@DCRealEstateMama yeah I would describe Virginia as a centre to centre-right state. Virginia has two democrat senators but their governor is a Trump endorsed Republican unlike my governor In Maryland, Trump and my governor are no fans of each other lol

[@marshmello4310]

@@DCRealEstateMama the fact that my governor doesn’t support Trump and Trump never endorsed my governor is part of the reason he was able to win 2 terms in Maryland where Trump lost twice

[@hitek9too255]

Maryland votes Democratic because of it's large black population.

[@Xbox.4388]

@@hitek9too255 Yeah and most blacks live in Prince George’s county and Baltimore city

[@jasoncampos2933]

Just say Northern Virginia when talking about Virginia, because the rest of Virginia is completely different. The rest of Virginia hates northern Virginia even though it’s just 3 counties lol

[@DCRealEstateMama]

True! But, my channel is a DC based channel, so I figure most of my viewers realize it's more metro-focused than state-wide. Because the rest of Maryland is for sure totally different too!! Sorry for the confusion, and thank you for watching!

[@adaptreform692]

Southern Virginians dont hate Northern Virginians we are too smart to do so. We just half to check people from NOVA from time to time because you all can get quite boujee.

[@jasoncampos2933]

@@adaptreform692 it’s only 4 counties that make up nova lmaoo

[@adaptreform692]

🤔 you must thought this was a intelligent response smh, this exemplifies why SVA joke on NVA, partially because most of you a foreign & corny. You keep mentioning counties nobody cares about how many counties in NVA you have two dozen or more cities with a sizable population in that region.

[@ZikiIsVeryEpicIndeed]

I wish NoVA was more conservative. It feels much better in my opinion.

[@k9builder]

Washington state sucks. I choose Virginia.

[@k9builder]

Also, southern Virginia is nice and quiet.

[@DCRealEstateMama]

@@k9builder You live in Washington State now? Come to the east coast!!

[@adaptreform692]

Only readon southern Va do quiet is because the police will lock you up for breathing to heavy.

[@victorylaptransportllc1516]

Play video good info…… other than Montgomery county Maryland sucks😂

[@DCRealEstateMama]

I'm crying! Tell us how you really feel!! Thanks for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it!

[@Classy4514]

VIRGINIA IS THE BEST HANDS 👌 ✋️ 🙌 DOWN.

[@DCRealEstateMama]

Love it!