I board in Montgomery County- when I was looking at barns, the range on full care was $500-$750 at the barns I looked at. Currently paying $565 full care about twenty minutes north of Gaithersburg (in non-rush hour traffic, LOL). If you do end up in DC, boarding in MD, you may be looking at a lot of driving to find much more affordable than that with care you like.

Since I came down here from baltimore county and don't work in DC, it's hard to be more helpful. I know a lot of people board out in Poolesville, but that's a bit of a hike. Any closer in and you'll be paying a premium, I think, at least on that side of DC.

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