DMV vs Seattle

New
jrxiw3

New

jrxiw3
Apr 9 15 Comments

I know Nova and DC area have fewer companies than PNW greater Seattle area but as someone who likes public transportation and does not like rain, I am leaning towards Nova for job search.
That being said, how is COL for Nova compared to Seattle/redmond/kirkland/Bellevue. Rent in Redmond area according to friend has gone pretty high and I know DC area is also quite expensive.
Any blinders who have lived in both areas? I guess the ceiling for compensation in Nova is lower so that is a factor too.

TC: 81K

comments

Want to comment? LOG IN or SIGN UP
TOP 15 Comments
  • Lived in both. DC suburbs are less expensive than Seattle suburbs for what you get. But DC proper is more expensive than Seattle for what you get (really this is due to the different housing stock, not raw price levels)
    Apr 9 4
  • Oracle
    ๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿฟz

    Go to company page Oracle

    ๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿฟz
    Depends on the nova suburbs. You need to get to far Loudoun or PW for the prices to go down. Less expensive in Prince Georgeโ€™s in MD but the commute will blow.

    Housing a little cheaper than King County in Nova. If you want big consulting or are ok with defense contracts, there is as much opportunity in Nova. If big tech only, youโ€™re better off in Seattle.
    Apr 9 5
    • Oracle, Servicenow, okta, bunch of places
      Apr 9
    • Oracle
      Shdi58js

      Go to company page Oracle

      Shdi58js
      Nova has always had a ton of tech since the beginning. Itโ€™s a biotech, edtech, and obvi defense hub. Further back to the early days of telecom and internet โ€” MAE East, UUNET, AOL, etc. Verizon is huge here. Itโ€™s not FAANG although there is a growing presence, esp with AWS and the defense cloud.

      But AWS came here for a reason and itโ€™s the talent and experience that has been here all along.
      Apr 9
  • Best advice: live where you want to live!!! Everything will work out afterwards. DC is a great place to live and donโ€™t have any doubts about moving there.
    Apr 9 0
  • I lived in both areas. I would say it is about the same, unless you live in the suburbs of Nova.

    I think both Seattle and Washington DC are in the same pay band at Salesforce (geoB). Other Salesforce people, please correct me if i am wrong. :)
    Apr 9 1
    • New
      jrxiw3

      New

      jrxiw3
      OP
      Same col even with taxes taken into consideration?
      Apr 9
  • Meta
    bd5ve

    Go to company page Meta

    bd5ve
    Where do you offers
    Apr 9 0