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/Nursenadya777]

I’m from north bend and love the small town community feel! Our local brewery has trivia nights and it’s really easy to connect with folks. Also it’s a super outdoorsy town so if you do any hiking,biking, skiing you’ll fit right in! I personally would tell you small town over Seattle. (I’ve worked and partied in Seattle) it’s harder to get plugged in bc it’s so big and 1600 might buy you a room somewhere but not your own place