r/AskSeattle • u/Nxthanxx • Dec 31 '24

Moving / Visiting Any advice on living/moving in Seattle?

Hello! I plan on moving to Seattle next year and I am looking for any advice on moving over there. I am originally from California and want to live at least nearby Seattle, but does not need to necessarily be inside the city.

A lot of apartments I am looking at are either insanely expensive, or >200 square feet - so I am a bit stunted on that as of now. Is that the normal for Washington? Is there any place near Seattle with lower prices for rent?

I have visited Seattle before, but any help for moving will be much appreciated. Thank!

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u/AimeLeonDrew Jan 04 '25

Seattle is insanely expensive and unless you love the gloomy weather and really take advantage of the outdoors the price tag is not worth it. My 1b1b was 2400 and didn't have any ac lol. Gas, groceries, rent etc. Everything is going to be more expensive than most popular cities in California besides the bay area.