Originally Posted by
DoNoHarm
Look at a map of Norfolk and draw a 50 mile and 100 mile ring around it. There are some great places to live and drive to ORF. Virginia Beach, Newport News, Outer Banks of NC, Elizabeth City, Richmond, Edenton/Morehead...
It won't be great for commuters, but if you are interested in living on the coast, there are some great options. If I was 20 and single again, Virginia Beach area would be very attractive.
That's actually the reason I wouldn't mind it. Currently I am planning on being based at DCA, a 2 hour drive from my house. DCA is stupid expensive to live near. Norfolk is less expensive, and no NoVA traffic to deal with, so I'd be willing to relocate closer to ORF. But I know I am in the small minority, and am not counting my chickens yet.