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Old 06-06-2008, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by LivingAlmostLarge View Post
I think it is a frugal mindset. We also picked a place we could afford nearby. People think they are saving money by living further out, but then the cost of gas, tolls, car wear and tear, adds up fast.
In the DC metro area, one of the reasons people choose to live in the suburbs is because they get more house for the money.

I commute 35 miles one way because homes are more affordable
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