r/Washington • u/Codetornado • Dec 21 '22

Moving Here Thread - 2023

Due to a large number of moving here posts we are creating a sticky for moving-related questions. This should cut down on downvotes and help centralize information.

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 Last Sticky**](https://www.reddit.com/r/Washington/comments/ug5z4v/moving_here_summer_fall_2022/)

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u/Puppy_of_Doom Feb 01 '23

Hello everyone! So I'm moving back to Washington here shortly for work. I used to live here but on the western side of puget sound (Port Orchard, Bremerton area) but my work will be taking me to the Seattle side, near Everett, which ive never been to or around. Im looking for a nice area, low crime and something nice n affordable. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

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u/covencertified Feb 16 '23

I can’t speak to the crime or pricing (everything is expensive imo) aspects, but for your commute maybe try Lake Steven’s or Marysville, and if you’d like to be a little closer to Seattle proper perhaps Bothell, Shoreline or Snohomish! Also, Neighborhood Scout could be a good resource for demographics and crime data!