[Bahamut]

I left DC about a half year ago for Silicon Valley - I personally love it here except for the expense. My co-workers are smart, the opportunities are hard to match as a developer, and the pay is good. DC is also a pretty good city for tech, but the pay is more based on how long you have been developing rather than merit.

One thing to remember is that moving is stressful - there are lots of moving parts before, during, and after the move. Be aware of this when planning out the future.