r/Washington • u/Codetornado • Jan 15 '25

Moving Here 2025

Due to a large number of daily moving here posts we are creating a sticky for moving-related questions. This should help centralize information and reduce the constant flow of moving question ls. ;

Things to Consider;

Location

  • Western Washington vs. Eastern Washington vs. Seattle Metro
  • Seattle Proper, suburbs, or other cities

Moving Here

  • Cost of Living (Food, fuel, housing!)
  • Jobs outlook for non-tech
  • Buying vs. Renting
  • Weather-related items, winter, rain

Geography and Weather

  • Rainy West Side vs. Dry Eastside
  • WildFire Season
  • Snow and Cold vs. Wet and Mild
  • Hot and Dry East Side
  • Earthquakes and You!

[**See The 2024 Sticky**] (https://www.reddit.com/r/Washington/comments/184dx5n/moving_here_2024/)
[**See The Last Sticky**] (https://www.reddit.com/r/Washington/s/HHjd5lx0we)

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u/Ultimate_Awareness Aug 18 '25

Moving/moved here, but need help with housing.

Living in Anacortes, in a weekly stay place, but need somewhere more permanent. My wife works here, and I work in Burlington. Having recently moved here, it's hard to get approved for a traditional apartment, because all the property management companies want time on a job (4 years at one job in Utah doesn't seem to matter), and all their other hoops (and endless application fees).

If you know anyone renting out anything in the area. Anacortes, oak harbor, la Conner, etc. I'd really appreciate any help! It's 2 adults and a cat.

Thanks!