It&#x27;s not <i>quite</i> fair to compare raw distance. Instead, consider comparing number of businesses or people within the East Village 25-30minute radius vs. the Maryland 20-30mile radius. I don&#x27;t know about your area, but as a current East Village resident there&#x27;s there&#x27;s way, way more in that NY radius compared to my hometown&#x27;s equivalent.