News stories always seem to focus on how expensive it is to live in Seattle . It even has a reputation for being one of the most expensive cities in the nation. The fact is, however, that despite the spike in living costs, people from smaller cities aren't giving up on their dream to live in the Emerald City.

This means that big opportunities are still available in Washington's biggest city; higher wages are the glue that helps people to afford living there. It's a big lie that Seattle is unlivable, well, unaffordable might be a better word--it is possible and perhaps within your reach. loading...

Where Workers in Washington Are Fleeing to Find a Livable Salary

People from Yakima, Bremerton, Bellingham, Spokane, and Vancouver moved to Seattle in droves in 2025, as evidenced by al

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