Considering moving to Chesapeake Beach/North Beach, MD
So I am posting this in the MD subreddit because it's kind of far from DC, Annapolis, and Baltimore, so I don't think either of those subs would be as appropriate. I will also post this in the Calvert County subreddit as well.
As the title says. My wife and I are moving to the "DC" area in August from San Antonio. We also have a daughter who will be 10 at the time of moving. My wife will be working on Andrews AFB and I will be working in PG County, (Fort Washington, Westphilia, Upper Marlboro)
My wife's dream has always been to live by water and we are looking at a rentals around 4k. We make about 250k together a year, including military housing allowance.
How is the commute into PG County from this area? Also, how is this area in general? I am a city person, but my wife is not. I would love gyms, shops, movies, restaurants, etc nearby, and would rather not have to drive 45 minutes to do things, but I am willing to sacrifice that for her. Also I couldn't care less about the beach, as I am more of a mountain and forest person.
I know the school district is good. I also know DC, Annapolis, and Baltimore aren't really far. In Texas, we are used to driving an hour each way to do things.
Any insight into the area would be great! Thanks for your time and input.