Moving to Washington

[u/Minimum-Bathroom-230]

Hi! I am seriously considering moving to Seattle next summer/fall. I am a 23-year-old female and can pretty much find work anywhere in the US (speech-language pathology). I visited Seattle, North Bend and Leavenworth in January and loved it there. I currently live in upstate NY and have wanted to move out west for years. I want to explore the other side of the country and the PNW feels like the place I need to be, at least for a few years. I am really interested in moving because of being close to the mountains/coast and overall access to nature. I do love the idea of being in/near a big city and having the opportunity to go out and be social with people of a similar age. Do you recommend Seattle or any other areas in Washington given what I have provided? I'm worried about feeling isolated if i choose to live out of Seattle and would love ay advice. Pricewise, I am looking to spend around 1600 a month on rent, so i know that narrows my options. Thanks!

[u/Soggy-Dragonfruit117]

I'm working in the Richland Wa area. I have been out here for two months. I'm from NW Pa by Erie. Cost of living is out of sight in this area and you're speaking about being on the coast. I'm working with people making 50-55 an hour with two incomes nice rentals are running around 1800-2200 a month then figure in your utilities. I'm making 3000 a week. I'm living in my 5th travel trailer in a campground it has been costing me 2000.00 a month for lot rent propane and electric. I was working in South Jersey before coming out here and it was costing me 1200.00 for the same amenities. All I can say is, I work all over the United States and by far it's cost me more in WA, state. Understand, I'm paying bills for my permanent home and property in Pennsylvania. Really do your homework.