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Scarlett T. moving

Relocating to Sammamish, WA -pros and cons?

Hello, We're a young couple and The median home value here is around $1,240,300, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $2,728/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Easton S.
spot on
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Roman Gomez
As someone who grew up here, it's not perfect but it works for me. A lot has changed in the past few years though. public transit used to be much reasonable but now it's average.
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Declan Campbell
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a nurse who relocated here from Minneapolis about 7 years ago. The main reasons were work and work.

Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Lots of new development happening

Cons that are real:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Not a lot of cultural diversity

Financially, we've found it decent compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are affordable, gas is tough.

Socially, it's improved dramatically in recent years. No regrets on my end..
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