I got a job offer in Seattle, WA and I'm seriously considering the move. I'm coming from a large city. A few questions:
1. Which neighborhoods should I look at for a $1600-2400 budget?
2. How's the commute situation?
3. Is the crime as bad as the stats suggest?
4. Any hidden costs I should know about?
Thanks in advance!
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Gary M.
Public transit needs work but they're investing in it. Should improve in next few years.
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Susan S.
Check out the Downtown area. Way more affordable and still close to everything.
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Samuel F.
I work in tech and finding a job wasn't hard. Took about 5 months.
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Ronald M.
Respectfully disagree about the cost of living assessment. In my experience, it really depends on your lifestyle.
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Bryan W.
Coming from Houston, the cost of living difference is noticeable. Groceries and gas are slightly more expensive but housing makes up for it.
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Eugene P.
Rent tip: look for places in winter. Prices drop and there's more availability.
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Bryan W.
Can confirm the safety issue. But it really depends on the neighborhood. Downtown and Downtown are perfectly safe.
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Thomas Y.
Good summary. I'd rate it higher personally — maybe 7/10.
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Susan S.
Weather is the biggest factor for us. Four seasons are nice, not too extreme either way.
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Bryan W.
Coming from Seattle, the cost of living difference is noticeable. Groceries and gas are slightly more expensive but housing makes up for it.
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Eugene P.
This is so helpful, thanks for sharing! We're moving to Seattle next month.
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Bryan W.
Respectfully disagree about the safety concerns. In my experience, it's been pretty safe in my area.
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Eugene P.
Great post! One thing I'd mention is check out the local Facebook groups for neighborhood info. Makes a big difference.
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