I moved from San Francisco to Seattle in March of 2023 and I couldn't be happier living here, it ain't cheap to live in Seattle, but definitely cheaper than SF, they call Seattle the Emerald City for its beauty and I couldn't agree more, hard to make friends and the Seattle freeze ain't no joke, it's real! 🤣
I do not regret moving up from SF. Enjoying the seasons (yes the rain). Everythings about 30% cheaper. We couldn't afford the sort of home and lifestyle we enjoy here in SF. Nice change of scenery, the nature is lovely. Tahoe was 4hrs away & very expensive. We have Snoqualmie Resort, Crystal Mountain, Stevens Resort all much closer & more affordable. We still have a excellent wine country up here. We have Canadac closeby! The campground are a bit easier to book. Lots of cheap flights to Asia still. Overall a great move.
Coming from Southern California as well!!! Washington pay’s healthcare workers way more & tax us less than Cali. It really seems like a no brainer at this point!!!
@@AnthonyVelasco-s2f Lots of employment opportunities here in Washington State especially in the Tech, aerospace and healthcare fields. Our local economy is very strong.
Born and raised in SD, then age 20-40 lived in LA. Have been thinking of moving to WA for a long time. CA is waaaay to over-priced now. And it is not pretty anymore. It use to be a lot more green but now just brown. Weather is nice but than miserably hot 3-4 months/yr, especially LA. As I get older, I am no longer a beach guy either. I have been looking into Seattle, Tacoma, and Denver. Probably moving to TAC 1st, this year. I've been up to WA a few times and Seattle did feel a little like SD but way more green and wet. I love the rain though and miss green, trees, nature. Also, can't be mad that it is cheaper. Ppl always try and tell me that their city is as expensive as CA... I have never found that true
You will love Seattle, although it's more expensive than Tacoma, but worth it, I moved from San Francisco to Seattle in March 2023 and I adore this city, I just can't find myself living anywhere else! Come join us and experience the beauty and everything Seattle has to offer which is a LOT!
The sun sets at 4:30 in November and 9:30 pm in July. In the winter, it can be so overcast and dark it looks like night at 10:00 am in the morning. There is a constant drizzle in the fall and winter. You get used to it and just ignore it for outdoor activities. May/June temps can still dip into the fifties during the day. Best weather is July-August, and part of September.
Yes! So 2 months of decent weather and the rest of the year it’s depressing ! I’m ready to leave so bad especially now I haven’t seen the sun in almost a month it’s overrated and the people suck
@@SuperJaffro Lol, you're too much. I live in California, and I love it. The ones leaving are usually people who couldn't make it here and think it's too expensive. The rest of us enjoy living in paradise. That's why they move to cheaper states like Washington.
I found your videos very informative, interesting and thanks for sharing. It seems like the housing cost is 700-1M dollar range....has the slump in the tech industry and hike in interest rates caused housing prices to reduce in the Kirkland WA area ?
Thanks for watching Mike! Kirkland has seen about a 5% increase in prices over the last 12 months. Rates have definitely tempered demand but inventory is also low keeping prices steady.
We’re planning to move from San Diego. We found and agent who works on the islands. Bremerton, silverdale areas. I’m loyal, but if he’s not interested to work out of that area, we’ll reach out to you. We have a few areas in mind. We visited twice already. Great videos. Thank you.
You should check out Belfair, it’s further south of Bremerton but close enough if you want a ferry to Seattle and more small town feel. I just bought a house in the new development… 3 car garage, price is right, not a lot of houses here has that.
We are full here in Seattle and the traffic is getting worse by the day, also is not cheaper than California, but come and see for yourself, good luck!
Definitely some "shady" areas there but also lot's of nice neighborhoods in Auburn and Kent as well. All depends on where you're looking of course. Thanks for watching!
I moved to Maple Valley eight months ago after being in California for over 60 years. Compton is 1000 times worse than Kent Kenton is bad for Washington Washington doesn’t know what bad is.
There are a lot of nice places to live in WA.State. have family in WA. Just across by ferry,I lived there for long time, want to go back,. Seattle is not the same, be careful, ,
I am a Washingtonian born and raised here, don't move here unless you are willing to put up with the following: - CONSTANT rain. It may not be extreme like Texan flash flooding, but it wears on many with time. If you love year-around outdoor activities, this state is NOT suited for that. - Are you willing to put up woth a 4:30 PM sunset in the winter? - All beaches are not swimmable. The temperature isn't hot enough for it, unless it's a mega rare 100F day. Lakes aren't swimmable most of the year. - Hilly - If you want flat, go to the East - Allergies - Alderwood, cottonwood, pinetrees, and common grasses. Washington is full of vegetation year-around. This will vary person-to-person. I get runny noses, headaches, and sinus issues all the time. - Housing prices - We're some of the worst in the Puget Sound area - Liberal police - The crime rates have gotten pretty bad lately. BLM and Antifa were known here during 2020. It is not uncommon for people driving illegally or murderers to get light punishments. - This state is NOT business friendly - We have no income tax, but minimum wage and cost of living prices are very high here. The minimum wage in King County is now 20 USD. 16 USD for the rest of the state. - Rent prices of 1.5k gets you somewhere in a high crime area - Washington is super boring. We do not have amusement parks or outdoor events at all outside of summer. - Liberal politics - This is a blue state. If you are red, I highly discourage coming here. Your children will be taken away if you refuse to affirm their transitions. This state banned non cage-free eggs, gasoline in newer buildings, and so on. More is to come. - This state is NOT walkable at all. Even Seattle is rather poor for walkability. - If you go to Renton, Kent, Seattle, or Tacoma, beware. The crime is out of control. Drugs are everywhere. On the bright side. - This state has no massive floods (outside of low areas and ports). Tornadoes do happen, but they are so rare that hardly anyone knows they can happen. - The weather is never extreme
No way in hell I would live in California or Seattle. I did live in the Seattle area over 30 years ago before things got crazy but never again. Been in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho ever since and we’ve had a mass migration to this state since 2020 and most of the people coming here from California and the Seattle/Portland area. Luckily, most of the people moving here are conservatives that are escaping the ridiculousness of those areas.
I am a Washingtonian born and raised here, don't move here unless you are willing to put up with the following: - CONSTANT rain. It may not be extreme like Texan flash flooding, but it wears on many with time. If you love year-around outdoor activities, this state is NOT suited for that. - Are you willing to put up woth a 4:30 PM sunset in the winter? - All beaches are not swimmable. The temperature isn't hot enough for it, unless it's a mega rare 100F day. Lakes aren't swimmable most of the year. - Hilly - If you want flat, go to the East - Allergies - Alderwood, cottonwood, pinetrees, and common grasses. Washington is full of vegetation year-around. This will vary person-to-person. I get runny noses, headaches, and sinus issues all the time. - Housing prices - We're some of the worst in the Puget Sound area - Liberal police - The crime rates have gotten pretty bad lately. BLM and Antifa were known here during 2020. It is not uncommon for people driving illegally or murderers to get light punishments. - This state is NOT business friendly - We have no income tax, but minimum wage and cost of living prices are very high here. The minimum wage in King County is now 20 USD. 16 USD for the rest of the state. - Rent prices of 1.5k gets you somewhere in a high crime area - Washington is super boring. We do not have amusement parks or outdoor events at all outside of summer. - Liberal politics - This is a blue state. If you are red, I highly discourage coming here. Your children will be taken away if you refuse to affirm their transitions. This state banned non cage-free eggs, gasoline in newer buildings, and so on. More is to come. - This state is NOT walkable at all. Even Seattle is rather poor for walkability. - If you go to Renton, Kent, Seattle, or Tacoma, beware. The crime is out of control. Dr-gs are everywhere. On the bright side. - This state has no massive floods (outside of low areas and ports). Tornadoes do happen, but they are so rare that hardly anyone knows they can happen. - The weather is never extreme
No cap as the kids say. I'm born and raised in Seattl. Everything that was said is true.. want to add that our weed ain't great either anymore since i502 happened.@@SAMS1N
Exactly, that is the best and most accurate description of the puget sound. I live in the greater Seattle's area, not born here but been here since 2010 for work, now trying to get out ASAP... I have never been so bored in my whole life. I really feel I'm trapped in one big small town, nowhere to go, nothing to do. Its a very weird place full of people without and actual world or life experience. The PNW is probably a good 25 years behind the rest of the country and was left excluded for far to long.
You don’t know how lucky you are. All these stuff you listed, most are already ongoing in CA except CA housing is at least 25 go 59 % more! The heat and the dust are equivalent to the lack of sunshine and pollen allergies…
What do you mean the state isn't walkable? Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, and others are very suited for walking. Where can you walk in Seattle?Queen Anne district, wharf, pioneer square district, Pike Place Market, Capital Hill district, U district, arboretum area, etc. Easy transportation around downtown Seattle! It is very walkable, and downtown buses are free. You don't need a car downtown.
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I moved from San Francisco to Seattle in March of 2023 and I couldn't be happier living here, it ain't cheap to live in Seattle, but definitely cheaper than SF, they call Seattle the Emerald City for its beauty and I couldn't agree more, hard to make friends and the Seattle freeze ain't no joke, it's real! 🤣
Me too! Moved to Seattle from the Bay Area on March, 2923! Did you drive up with your car?
I do not regret moving up from SF. Enjoying the seasons (yes the rain). Everythings about 30% cheaper. We couldn't afford the sort of home and lifestyle we enjoy here in SF. Nice change of scenery, the nature is lovely. Tahoe was 4hrs away & very expensive. We have Snoqualmie Resort, Crystal Mountain, Stevens Resort all much closer & more affordable. We still have a excellent wine country up here. We have Canadac closeby! The campground are a bit easier to book. Lots of cheap flights to Asia still. Overall a great move.
We're all glad that you and Jay decided to come on back to the PNW! :)
Thanks for sharing this!
can we please reduce the background music thank you
Thanks for the feedback! It was a little over the top in parts. :)
Coming from Southern California as well!!! Washington pay’s healthcare workers way more & tax us less than Cali. It really seems like a no brainer at this point!!!
Lot's of employment opportunities in health care up here. If you need any help don't hesitate to reach out!
@livinginseattlewashington206 is there alot of job opportunities in washington state?
@@AnthonyVelasco-s2f Lots of employment opportunities here in Washington State especially in the Tech, aerospace and healthcare fields. Our local economy is very strong.
Yes hygenists make $80/hr come on over. And they work only 3 days a week.
Houses are now about 1 million average. That's the but part
Born and raised in SD, then age 20-40 lived in LA. Have been thinking of moving to WA for a long time. CA is waaaay to over-priced now. And it is not pretty anymore. It use to be a lot more green but now just brown. Weather is nice but than miserably hot 3-4 months/yr, especially LA. As I get older, I am no longer a beach guy either. I have been looking into Seattle, Tacoma, and Denver. Probably moving to TAC 1st, this year. I've been up to WA a few times and Seattle did feel a little like SD but way more green and wet. I love the rain though and miss green, trees, nature. Also, can't be mad that it is cheaper. Ppl always try and tell me that their city is as expensive as CA... I have never found that true
Thanks for watching, I hope you found it helpful. If you need any help please don't hesitate to reach out.
You will love Seattle, although it's more expensive than Tacoma, but worth it, I moved from San Francisco to Seattle in March 2023 and I adore this city, I just can't find myself living anywhere else! Come join us and experience the beauty and everything Seattle has to offer which is a LOT!
@@AlexDeChristian6323 thanks friend. We actually moved to Seattle in Feb. it’s great here. So beautiful and we actually love the weather.
That was a good move 30+ years ago ... today not so much
The sun sets at 4:30 in November and 9:30 pm in July. In the winter, it can be so overcast and dark it looks like night at 10:00 am in the morning. There is a constant drizzle in the fall and winter. You get used to it and just ignore it for outdoor activities. May/June temps can still dip into the fifties during the day. Best weather is July-August, and part of September.
Yes! So 2 months of decent weather and the rest of the year it’s depressing ! I’m ready to leave so bad especially now I haven’t seen the sun in almost a month it’s overrated and the people suck
Agree with the last poster, we have taken enough refugees from California, move to North Dakota or something.
I'll treat someone from Washington with the same attitude the next time I meet one in my state.
@@lalodaniels1388 it’ll probably be a Californian that left Washington looking to infest your state as well, so that’s probably a good idea.
@@SuperJaffro Lol, you're too much. I live in California, and I love it. The ones leaving are usually people who couldn't make it here and think it's too expensive. The rest of us enjoy living in paradise. That's why they move to cheaper states like Washington.
Disneyland is neutral ground, doesn’t count the same. 🤣
Nobody wants Californians or New Yorkers in their states. I wonder WHY? 😀
I found your videos very informative, interesting and thanks for sharing. It seems like the housing cost is 700-1M dollar range....has the slump in the tech industry and hike in interest rates caused housing prices to reduce in the Kirkland WA area ?
Thanks for watching Mike! Kirkland has seen about a 5% increase in prices over the last 12 months. Rates have definitely tempered demand but inventory is also low keeping prices steady.
We’re planning to move from San Diego. We found and agent who works on the islands. Bremerton, silverdale areas. I’m loyal, but if he’s not interested to work out of that area, we’ll reach out to you. We have a few areas in mind. We visited twice already. Great videos. Thank you.
The Bremerton, Silverdale area is beautiful. Your dollar goes a lot further in those areas too! You'll love it!
What islands is your "agent" referring to?
Bremerton/Silverdale area/s are NOT on the "islands."
I’m from sd looking into the same areas!
@livinginseattlewashington206 NO, actually it doesn't.
It invariably "did" back in the late 80's early 90s, but not anymore.
You should check out Belfair, it’s further south of Bremerton but close enough if you want a ferry to Seattle and more small town feel. I just bought a house in the new development… 3 car garage, price is right, not a lot of houses here has that.
Thank you. I truly love yr videos. My opinion, leave out the music. It’s distracting. Thx again.
Thanks for watching Erica! Maybe I can tone down the background music. I think I watched too much MTV growing up. :)
Its hell on earth. Stay in Cali
Liar, liar pants on fire! 🤣
Coming from southern ca moving to Everett Washington work at boeing
Sweet! We have a new Everett video coming out soon! If you need any help don't hesitate to reach out!
Did you get laid off yet and left holding the bag?
From Colorado. Debating on living between San Diego and Seattle. We’re leaning towards Seattle. Military retiree in a few years.
It is expensive here in SD and congested. Me and my hubby are looking to move to WA
We are full here in Seattle and the traffic is getting worse by the day, also is not cheaper than California, but come and see for yourself, good luck!
if you enjoy crime move to Kent or Auburn. they are your compton of washington
Definitely some "shady" areas there but also lot's of nice neighborhoods in Auburn and Kent as well. All depends on where you're looking of course. Thanks for watching!
Bro, how could you leave Renton out??? 🤣
Not even close .
I moved to Maple Valley eight months ago after being in California for over 60 years. Compton is 1000 times worse than Kent Kenton is bad for Washington Washington doesn’t know what bad is.
Compton of Washington is still Tacoma
There are a lot of nice places to live in WA.State. have family in WA. Just across by ferry,I lived there for long time, want to go back,. Seattle is not the same, be careful, ,
seattle baseball...tell us; what do you think of our Team now?...we're at the top as far as we've heard~
Lifelong Mariner fan here. This is nothing new. Check in with me in October!
Please, we can't take anymore Californication. We are begging for mercy.
Nah, we are full. Stay in California
It is so true. Puget Sound is completely full
Shut up and scoot over.
Don't need ya. Bye,!
I am a Washingtonian born and raised here, don't move here unless you are willing to put up with the following:
- CONSTANT rain. It may not be extreme like Texan flash flooding, but it wears on many with time. If you love year-around outdoor activities, this state is NOT suited for that.
- Are you willing to put up woth a 4:30 PM sunset in the winter?
- All beaches are not swimmable. The temperature isn't hot enough for it, unless it's a mega rare 100F day. Lakes aren't swimmable most of the year.
- Hilly - If you want flat, go to the East
- Allergies - Alderwood, cottonwood, pinetrees, and common grasses. Washington is full of vegetation year-around. This will vary person-to-person. I get runny noses, headaches, and sinus issues all the time.
- Housing prices - We're some of the worst in the Puget Sound area
- Liberal police - The crime rates have gotten pretty bad lately. BLM and Antifa were known here during 2020. It is not uncommon for people driving illegally or murderers to get light punishments.
- This state is NOT business friendly - We have no income tax, but minimum wage and cost of living prices are very high here. The minimum wage in King County is now 20 USD. 16 USD for the rest of the state.
- Rent prices of 1.5k gets you somewhere in a high crime area
- Washington is super boring. We do not have amusement parks or outdoor events at all outside of summer.
- Liberal politics - This is a blue state. If you are red, I highly discourage coming here. Your children will be taken away if you refuse to affirm their transitions. This state banned non cage-free eggs, gasoline in newer buildings, and so on. More is to come.
- This state is NOT walkable at all. Even Seattle is rather poor for walkability.
- If you go to Renton, Kent, Seattle, or Tacoma, beware. The crime is out of control. Drugs are everywhere.
On the bright side.
- This state has no massive floods (outside of low areas and ports). Tornadoes do happen, but they are so rare that hardly anyone knows they can happen.
- The weather is never extreme
Background music kills it…bye!
Cost me over ten dollars an hour just to visit Seattle.
No love for the Seattle Sounders!
Good call! Definitely should have had them in there. They get lots of support. They’ve set some attendance records here.
Im from seattle. Forgot theyve won championships
Background music…no.
I don't think Seattle is diverse enough. They should allow more refugees in Seattle 👍
Try living in the Midwest or Central South. Diversity here is awesome.
Seattle has plenty of diversity; just no ILLEGALS PLEASE!!
Terrible idea….. I’m riding out my retirement years so I can get out of here.
Stay in California! We already have to many people here. Now our state is getting worse than California with laws
No way in hell I would live in California or Seattle. I did live in the Seattle area over 30 years ago before things got crazy but never again. Been in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho ever since and we’ve had a mass migration to this state since 2020 and most of the people coming here from California and the Seattle/Portland area. Luckily, most of the people moving here are conservatives that are escaping the ridiculousness of those areas.
We are waiting for our overdue earthquake. The last time it happened in 1700 it was estimated to be a 9.2. Everything west of I-5 will be leveled.
Oh yeah people shooting up in local parks. This guy doesnt live in reality
Californians please stay in your state. I am sick and tired of traffic.
Super boring place with like minded people. Can’t wait to leave!
I am a Washingtonian born and raised here, don't move here unless you are willing to put up with the following:
- CONSTANT rain. It may not be extreme like Texan flash flooding, but it wears on many with time. If you love year-around outdoor activities, this state is NOT suited for that.
- Are you willing to put up woth a 4:30 PM sunset in the winter?
- All beaches are not swimmable. The temperature isn't hot enough for it, unless it's a mega rare 100F day. Lakes aren't swimmable most of the year.
- Hilly - If you want flat, go to the East
- Allergies - Alderwood, cottonwood, pinetrees, and common grasses. Washington is full of vegetation year-around. This will vary person-to-person. I get runny noses, headaches, and sinus issues all the time.
- Housing prices - We're some of the worst in the Puget Sound area
- Liberal police - The crime rates have gotten pretty bad lately. BLM and Antifa were known here during 2020. It is not uncommon for people driving illegally or murderers to get light punishments.
- This state is NOT business friendly - We have no income tax, but minimum wage and cost of living prices are very high here. The minimum wage in King County is now 20 USD. 16 USD for the rest of the state.
- Rent prices of 1.5k gets you somewhere in a high crime area
- Washington is super boring. We do not have amusement parks or outdoor events at all outside of summer.
- Liberal politics - This is a blue state. If you are red, I highly discourage coming here. Your children will be taken away if you refuse to affirm their transitions. This state banned non cage-free eggs, gasoline in newer buildings, and so on. More is to come.
- This state is NOT walkable at all. Even Seattle is rather poor for walkability.
- If you go to Renton, Kent, Seattle, or Tacoma, beware. The crime is out of control. Dr-gs are everywhere.
On the bright side.
- This state has no massive floods (outside of low areas and ports). Tornadoes do happen, but they are so rare that hardly anyone knows they can happen.
- The weather is never extreme
😂yeah right
No cap as the kids say. I'm born and raised in Seattl. Everything that was said is true.. want to add that our weed ain't great either anymore since i502 happened.@@SAMS1N
Exactly, that is the best and most accurate description of the puget sound. I live in the greater Seattle's area, not born here but been here since 2010 for work, now trying to get out ASAP... I have never been so bored in my whole life. I really feel I'm trapped in one big small town, nowhere to go, nothing to do. Its a very weird place full of people without and actual world or life experience. The PNW is probably a good 25 years behind the rest of the country and was left excluded for far to long.
You don’t know how lucky you are. All these stuff you listed, most are already ongoing in CA except CA housing is at least 25 go 59 % more! The heat and the dust are equivalent to the lack of sunshine and pollen allergies…
What do you mean the state isn't walkable? Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, and others are very suited for walking. Where can you walk in Seattle?Queen Anne district, wharf, pioneer square district, Pike Place Market, Capital Hill district, U district, arboretum area, etc. Easy transportation around downtown Seattle! It is very walkable, and downtown buses are free. You don't need a car downtown.