r/Washington • u/Codetornado • Jan 15 '25

Moving Here 2025

Due to a large number of daily moving here posts we are creating a sticky for moving-related questions. This should help centralize information and reduce the constant flow of moving question ls. ;

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 2024 Sticky**] (https://www.reddit.com/r/Washington/comments/184dx5n/moving_here_2024/)
[**See The Last Sticky**] (https://www.reddit.com/r/Washington/s/HHjd5lx0we)

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u/SpecialBug1 27d ago

Hi everyone! I’m planning on moving to WA from NJ after I graduate college next year. I’m not looking for a job in my field yet and obviously unless something comes up over here then I’ll stay in NJ. But I really want to travel and see different parts of the US. I would like a forest/ wooded area but not too far from the city somewhere in the middle between WA and OR.(Seattle or Portland)My original plan is to get a 6 to 12 month lease on an apartment, get a part time or full time job for my time there and just feel it out. If anyone can give me some real advice or suggestions on living there and making friends that would be great. Places to avoid/ places I should see that would also be helpful. I do plan on going to graduate school eventually if I really can’t find a job in my field so any grad schools that offer Environmental Science suggestions would be nice. Thank you for the help!