You are going to miss a few things. There is no HEB, Jack in the box, Taco Cabana, 24-hour Walmarts, or Whataburger. The prices on fish are a little bit more. I buy my equipment from the same online store so that didnt change. Sales tax is 5% instead of 8.25%. Also, there are these things called hills here. It is crazy. I had not seen hills since I lived in CA. Living in Manassas you will be close to BRK (Blue Ribbon Koi) which is a great store.