Pros & Cons of Living in Washington DC | Living in D.C.

[@juddpalmer5445]

It is also the perfect transition city. Because it doesn’t feel like a big city but not a small town. Just the perfect in between.

[@FunmiLayo]

Great point, def a good transition city!

[@shennyfromthevlog]

aw I loved these tips as I’m a NY girl interested in moving to DC to finally live on my own. loved it🥰

[@FunmiLayo]

Thanks so much for watching girl! Glad you enjoyed it ❤️

[@xxnelliexx]

Whats ur opinion of nyc cause i was considering college there too….

[@shennyfromthevlog]

@@xxnelliexx an experience that many would love to embark on. if you have the opportunity to live here, do it!

[@shijalukuba8300]

I’m literally searching for a place to start over and DC never crossed my mind until now 😆 but I’ve been there twice and enjoyed my stay compared to other big cities (I’m from a small town) but more and more I’m compelled to make DC my next destination! Thank you for the insight Queen!!! 🙏🏾

[@FunmiLayo]

Really glad you enjoyed the video 😀 Best of luck making your final decision!

[@jnyerere]

I grew up in PG County, MD. Had a federal govt job and when the pandemic started we went fully remote and so I moved to save money. My advice to anyone: get you a job in DC that's at least 50% remote (preferably fully remote) and move to Baltimore. The days you need to commute you can take the MARC. Best financial decision I ever made in my life. Currently in my second year of living in this city. Hot Take: I actually love living in Baltimore.

[@FunmiLayo]

Def a smart way to save money! & I love Baltimore 👍🏾👍🏾

[@camila.gonzalez1]

i'm only 13 and i'm literally watching this bc i want to move in DC for college 😂😭

[@FunmiLayo]

Lol awww

[@camila.gonzalez1]

Jsnagz aw thank you so much !!

[@imbetterthanyouhahaha5202]

Same hahahhaa

[@tamikaoneal9746]

Same!!!

[@luketheduke5521]

same fr

[@ariannrenaudin4146]

Moving from Boston to DC in 3 months! This video was sooo helpful!!

[@FunmiLayo]

I’m glad it was girl! Best of luck on your move ❤️

[@laddenigerra2]

please let us know how it is. i would love to follow you on ig. i’m also from boston and am planning to move to DC in the next two years

[@QueenYnobe]

Your excitement has me sold! I can’t wait ✨🎉

[@FunmiLayo]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@latavious48]

Moving from Miami to the DMV, this video was really helpful thank you queen

[@FunmiLayo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tokyoambiee4812]

Why? Just curious because I’m over the 4 seasons I’ve been here all my life

[@latavious48]

@@tokyoambiee4812 I actually needed up living two months in Virginia then moved back to Miami. They changed my duty station. But I was in the DMV area every weekend. Lol pretty expensive

[@davidnolan575]

I’m from New York and I’m very accustomed to the car free lifestyle and I want to keep it that way. I’m investigating if I could make it work in DC.

[@FunmiLayo]

Yes, I will say that pre-Covid a lot of people used the metro. I’m not sure about now, as I haven’t been on it yet, since.

[@zoraidacastro5403]

Even in this pandemic?

[@FunmiLayo]

Check out my previous video about My Life in DC & Experience Moving to DC kzbin.info/www/bejne/o52zZn5jlsyZqcU Follow me on IG @funla.ib to see pics & more of my day-to-day ❤️!

[@lillybarber8737]

ahahah i’m only 15 but i’m moving to dc for my stepdads work and i’ve never moved so i’m getting nervous but your video helped so much! thank you

[@FunmiLayo]

Glad it was helpful, Have a safe move!

[@bryce3d763]

Good luck u goin need it 🤣

[@Squidderrs]

What is your advice on searching for a job in DC while you still have another 6 months left in your lease in another state? I am heavily considering moving to DC. I visited in April of 2019 and fell in love.

[@FunmiLayo]

Hey girl! I really like job hunting online. You can check out different job sites (Indeed is really good, in my opinion). And if they get back to you try and see if you could do a virtual (web) interview, or save up money to fly in and setup multiple interviews for a few days. If you can’t find a job here in 6 months, it’s okay. DC will be here.

[@hothotheat3000]

There’s a lot of free stuff to do, really walkable, and you can get to the airport very easily. No place is perfect, but if you’ve got the money, you can have a good life there.

[@FunmiLayo]

Agreed

[@deeonOchunIbuYChola]

Well this helped me make my decision ... Thank you.

[@FunmiLayo]

Thanks for watching!

[@vanessaashleyokeke]

Girl! Your energy is everything… you’ve just sold me on DC! 😆 it’s in my top 3 cities to move to next (coming from Brooklyn, NY).

[@FunmiLayo]

Lol thank you! Hope you like it, if you move!

[@brokeinthecity]

Washington DC is a great area for career minded people.

[@FunmiLayo]

Yeah, definitely a lot of career opportunities.

[@GigiM2014]

I love your spirit. You've definitely given me more motivation to relocate to the DMV

[@FunmiLayo]

Thank you!

[@Yourgirljess]

So good! You are so positive chica, love it!!

[@FunmiLayo]

Lol thanks for watching!

[@sharonyuen2141]

Moving to DC in two months! Loved the video thank you for your insight :)

[@FunmiLayo]

That’s great, thanks for watching 🤗

[@ansleytaylor]

I’m thinking of moving to DC so this was super helpful!

[@FunmiLayo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@realKaymoney]

Thinking about doing a solo trip to DC in June to explore and visit the monuments. When It comes nightlife and going to lounges; do you recommend any good spots ?

[@FunmiLayo]

I haven’t done DC nightlife since the pandemic, but U St (14 St NW and close by) and Adams Morgan have a lot of different bars and spots. I didn’t really frequent lounges much, but previously heard Rosebar was good & Ozios day parties on Sundays.

[@sophiebeeart874]

Thank you, this is so helpful!

[@FunmiLayo]

Glad to hear that, thanks for watching!

[@samuelchukwueke9175]

Love the video !💙

[@FunmiLayo]

Thanks for watching!

[@jamievillela3994]

I’m thinking down the road for myself, possibly 3-4 years before making the move to live in DC. I’m assuming Massachusetts and DC share a lot of similarities in terms of cost and expenses. Do you think if someone lives in Massachusetts, that they can make a living in DC work &, do you think it’s cheaper to live in DC than in Massachusetts?

[@FunmiLayo]

I’m not sure to be honest. Hopefully someone else who has recently moved from MA to DC can comment to provide some feedback.

[@peaceoyetunji4774]

Great video. I’d definitely been into a part 2. What is the night life like? Dating scene for black women?

[@FunmiLayo]

Ooo good idea, I’ll add it to my list of video ideas!

[@roseflorenceevans1638]

I am 15 and my family has been offered to move to Washington DC because of my dad’s job and I was 100% no, I love it in the UK but after watching this video I am like lemme just pack my bags and jump on a plane 😂

[@FunmiLayo]

Lol love the UK! I’m not sure what it will be like for you as a teenager, but as a young professional, I enjoy DC lol. I really hope you have a great experience when you move to the city girl :)

[@roseflorenceevans1638]

@@FunmiLayo aww thank you! :D

[@snapesnapeseverussnape2015]

Born and raised in DC it is a great place to live! It's just super expensive

[@FunmiLayo]

Right!

[@oms7963]

3:05 girl HOW did you forget Howard hahahahah great video btw thanks! :)

[@FunmiLayo]

Omg 🤦🏿‍♀️ Yes, Can’t believe I forgot it!

[@AlexiKaruna]

I'm curious what walkability is like? Like I lived in New York City and you really don't miss having a car. Do you ever miss not having a car there?

[@FunmiLayo]

I personally find it very walkable, which is one of the reasons I love the city. And if you don’t want to walk or drive, there is always Uber or riding the train.

[@AlexiKaruna]

@@FunmiLayoThats really good to hear... I got to plan a visit to DC and Baltimore... seems there are only so many cities in the USA it feels this way, and to me there's an aliveness one misses in car cities

[@myimperfectdiary890]

My goal is to move to DC from Charlotte NC.Do you think I should wait into the pandemic is over?

[@FunmiLayo]

I couldn’t really say, cause it would depend on a lot of different factors that pertain to your specific situation. Idk about the job market here right now, but there are some apts having promotions. But then again apts seem to usually have promotions periodically.

[@wespeakru]

Fabulous video, keep on going

[@FunmiLayo]

Thank you!

[@J.brytni]

I'm in DC too. Definitely a great place.

[@FunmiLayo]

Right!

[@Bradenn99]

Very much helpful!!

[@FunmiLayo]

I’m glad, thanks for watching!

[@MsShaw-xn1qo]

Which neighborhood you recommend single mom with teenager also do you guys get sunny days

[@FunmiLayo]

That’s a great question, but my judgement would be based on the school districts (which I’m not familiar with). So I’m not sure. And yes, there are sunny days.

[@jasmine-up8hs]

I want to move to dc, good video. any good suburban areas you recommend in Maryland that is close and train accessible to dc?

[@FunmiLayo]

I can’t personally vouch for these places, but I know people commute from Hyattsville, Silver Springs, Bethesda, Takoma & Rockville in MD. Also, Alexandria, Rosslyn & Arlington in VA are very accessible to DC + the areas I’ve been in there are pretty nice.

[@dulcemata5360]

Is DC a good city for not owning a car? Im planning to move after grad school and being from Texas you need a car to go everywhere, I hate driving so I want a city that eradicates the need to drive.

[@FunmiLayo]

It is, there are a lot of commute options. So as long as you live near one, you should be fine (in my opinion)

[@saptab1344]

I'm planning to live in Arlington va but commute to dc for work. The cost of living in nyc is just too much I have to pay 2000 for a bad 18 x 15 ft shoebox apartment

[@FunmiLayo]

Lol yikes. And it seems like a lot of people do that commute, so I’m sure you’ll be good. Arlington is nice.

[@zsaminehopkins]

But if you had a budget of $2000 in NY you could definitely live comfortably in DC, Maryland or Virginia for that much or less. So that's good!

[@oscaroliviakidsclub5593]

watching from Nepal your video is so awesome 😘

[@FunmiLayo]

Thanks for watching!

[@foggycraw6758]

Please make a video on how to find an apartment!

[@FunmiLayo]

I have a video on it already 👍🏿

[@deionsworld1035]

I still can't pick my 3 choices r DC-MEMPHIS-CHARLOTTE in no particular order I can't choose where I want to move to.

[@FunmiLayo]

I don’t think I’ve been to Memphis or Charlotte, so wouldn’t be able to properly weigh in on the decision

[@XavianneNailz]

I wanna visit Washington DC before i actually move there. But my goal is to be a legal assistant in DC.

[@FunmiLayo]

That’s dope & Yeah, def visit first, if you can.

[@snapesnapeseverussnape2015]

It doesn't just snow it FREEZES

[@FunmiLayo]

Lol

[@markiscouch6729]

How about a cooking video on healthy cuisine?

[@FunmiLayo]

Yes, I have a healthy cook with me video on the channel.

[@markiscouch6729]

I love Washington DC...👍

[@FunmiLayo]

Same 🤗

[@markiscouch6729]

@@FunmiLayo Have you lived anywhere else? I'm curious as to how D.C. changed within the last ten years. I thought about moving there but I'm too needy. 😂😂 So many educated people with college degrees living there. I'm impressed.

[@FunmiLayo]

@@markiscouch6729 Yes I have. And sorry I haven't been in DC long enough to answer that question.

[@cherishingflo]

I’ve always wanted to get on a metro or something. I don’t do that here

[@FunmiLayo]

It’s convenient , but having a car is good because you don’t have to rely on someone else’s schedule (but unfortunately you still have to deal with finding parking lol).

[@cherishingflo]

Funmi-Layo I hate driving lol I Lyft everywhere

[@FunmiLayo]

Lol I Lyft/Uber a good amount of the time too. It just can be so expensive smh lol

[@annettemarie2076]

Very inviting

[@FunmiLayo]

Thanks for watching!

[@tinlange8618]

You are so pretty omg. Can we be friends when I move?

[@FunmiLayo]

Lol you are too sweet, so are you girl!

[@faraday1178]

Lol…you just wanna be her friend because she’s pretty? Lol

[@josephwilliams4090]

You forgot to mention Howard University that comes first 🔵🔴🔵🔴

[@FunmiLayo]

Lol my fault

[@ammarie9167]

Has anyone worked at Walter Reed ?

[@danmiller2177]

Lol I don't what this young lady is talking about..... I lived in Washington DC and it was nothing but a night mare..... I moved to Virginia and take the VRE to Washington DC. I'm living a lot better now....

[@FunmiLayo]

Glad you are happy in Virginia!

[@danellae.perezschmieloz5958]

I lived in DC and I didnt like it. NYC is much better for me.

[@FunmiLayo]

Yeah, we all just have to find places that work for us.

[@danmiller2177]

Please, please, don't move to Washington DC, its a night mare, the streets closed, crime rate high the cost of living 4500 a month for one bedroom apartment, move to Virginia it lot better living and the cost is lower.... Please don't make that mistake like I did.... I could buy a house in Virginia for what I paid in rent in Washington and the night mare around the capital..... I would never do that again....

[@FunmiLayo]

Rent is high, but $4500 for a 1bdr? I’ve never heard of that.

[@danmiller2177]

@@FunmiLayo city center in Washington DC

[@danmiller2177]

All so try living in Washington with all the protesters on the streets and the police officers everywhere its a night mare....

[@danmiller2177]

Washington DC was once a very good city to live in around city center or Georgetown area Washington Harbor its change so much... Now with protesters, streets closed at the last minute, crime rate, rental increases, taxes, and increase on other things in the city..... Me and lots of other friends of mine just don't feel that living in Washington is the right thing to do.....

[@tinaturner9597]

orthodontist please

[@tdtadesse547]

What did you gain by this comment?

[@zoraidacastro5403]

@@tdtadesse547 they are just trying to be rude. All people do not need braces.

[@Itswateva]

@@tdtadesse547 just disrespectful

[@danylove4214]

Always that one black person. Yes I said black because black people always find something negative say about their own people. Especially black women…