Seattle Domicile pros/cons
11-09-2015, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by maddogmax
True, but how much does it cost to put tags on your car? The state has to get their money somewhere!
Originally Posted by bedrock
Getting anywhere in Seattle means you have to drive around or over Lake Washington, it is a huge obstacle, which while beautiful, is a major PITA when driving.
Overall, I enjoy living here a lot. The flexibility of this job allows you to mitigate some of the "cons" (i.e. rush hour traffic and the grey of winter) to an extent.
11-09-2015, 11:53 AM
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Seattle Domicile pros/cons
No one mentioned Tacoma. I haven't lived there in 20 years but I remember it being nice. Certainly a shorter drive to seatac than Olympia.
Steilacoom was a nice little town when I was growing up there.
And the second bridge hasn't helped the narrows bridge issue?
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Steilacoom was a nice little town when I was growing up there.
And the second bridge hasn't helped the narrows bridge issue?
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11-09-2015, 12:38 PM
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I like Tacoma, but couldnt find great schools when I looked. And while less expensive than Seattle, far from cheap.
Think the bridge is better, but was a toll last time I looked. And the 16 I5 merge is still tough.
Think the bridge is better, but was a toll last time I looked. And the 16 I5 merge is still tough.
11-09-2015, 12:41 PM
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Tacoma has some nice neighborhoods, especially NW of town along Ruston Way towards Point Defiance. Seattle is undergoing some massively unsustainable growth. Traffic is getting brutal and housing prices/rent are rising well above wage growth. I used to live in West Seattle which would be a great place to be if you can afford it (median sale price of a house is around 450k). I would avoid a commute that involves a bridge or ferry (definitely avoid a ferry commute by car).
11-09-2015, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Packrat
If you hate liberals and aren't averse to a short commute look into Spokane. I'm assuming you're thinking of bidding the DAL base in SEA.
11-09-2015, 05:02 PM
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Wow, some really great points to ponder here. Thanks all!
MikeF16, sounds like we are cut from the same cloth. No way I could stuff my family in 1500sf these days! Had to laugh at your description of how you deal with traffic. Sometimes I really have the urge to yell "earmuffs" when I've got the kids in the car.
SVA402, good opening. We do love the outdoors, and we are looking for somewhere with 4 true seasons (snow required).
Pete, yes, hipsters bug me. NPR too! Volvos...whatever. No preference.
MikeF16, sounds like we are cut from the same cloth. No way I could stuff my family in 1500sf these days! Had to laugh at your description of how you deal with traffic. Sometimes I really have the urge to yell "earmuffs" when I've got the kids in the car.
SVA402, good opening. We do love the outdoors, and we are looking for somewhere with 4 true seasons (snow required).
Pete, yes, hipsters bug me. NPR too! Volvos...whatever. No preference.
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