Due to a large number of moving here posts we are creating a sticky for moving-related questions. This should cut down on downvotes and help centralize information.

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 Last Sticky**](https://www.reddit.com/r/Washington/comments/ug5z4v/moving_here_summer_fall_2022/)

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Rocketgirl8097 t1_j164pg3 wrote on December 21, 2022 at 11:07 PM

#1,001,165

Well so what if it gets asked more than once or downvoted. Let the poster beware.

AdRich4735 t1_j1ea2pf wrote on December 23, 2022 at 5:46 PM

#1,025,622

Guys, have a question. When do u usually start and finish work? Im making a survey across states

throwaway3682452 t1_j1iokd0 wrote on December 24, 2022 at 5:59 PM

#1,041,956

How walkable are Puyallup, Graham, South Hill, Frederickson, Summit, and surrounding areas? Is it necessary to have a vehicle? Is it safe to walk around there?

FEMARX t1_j1ov4mt wrote on December 26, 2022 at 4:48 AM

#1,067,349

Replying to throwaway3682452 (#1,041,956)

Need a vehicle, not the safest but you’ll be fine

TubbyTheTeddyBear t1_j225n0a wrote on December 29, 2022 at 2:42 AM

#1,134,922

Is Kent really as bad as people make it out to be? I’m tryna move close to Seattle without having to pay like really out of my ass (I know anywhere near Seattle is bad), but being able to stay in a safe and safe area