LA —> Seattle move ?

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Dec 8, 2021 40 Comments

LA to Seattle move good/bad
In mid thirties
1 kid

Please share reasonings

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  • Amazon
    cornblob

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    cornblob
    One thing I didn’t factor in when moving to Seattle is the fact that this area’s cultural diversity (local arts & cuisine) is sorely lacking
    Dec 8, 2021 5
    • New
      sv2189

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      sv2189
      Seems you have mostly made your kind to move to Seattle. Seattle has issues and a year or 2 won’t feel it but over time you’ll realize it’s not easy. You got to decide long term.
      Dec 8, 2021
    • Seattle has great Asian food of most varieties but overtime has become more fusion focused.

      I’ve found something good of most varieties. Honestly for a city of its size I’d argue it punches way above its weight. It’s not NYC or LA but the metro area is only 2 million. It’s tons better than Denver or Austin (unless you want BBQ or Mexican). The tacos here are disappointing. But I’ve found good Ethiopian and Greek, classy Italian, Nepalese, northern and southern Indian. Obviously good sushi and seafood.

      I’ve found many great cocktail bars, live music scene is great.
      Dec 8, 2021
  • Going to really depend on what you want. Do you want the outdoors a yard and to not inhale smog? The burbs here are pretty and have yards. The city has less yards but neighborhood feel that’s small. Do you love beaches and sun and good weather? Don’t leave.
    Dec 8, 2021 3
    • Little to no sun mid october through may. Highs around 40 and grey skies with drizzle most of winter. Even when it’s not raining it might rain soon and even when it’s not raining the ground is often still wet.

      Summers are gorgeous though.
      Dec 8, 2021
    • Amazon
      XERq62

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      XERq62
      My first winter in Seattle, I think the near constant rain is the worst part of living here in the winter…
      I hadn’t realized the impact of sun. even if you are not actually actively outside sunny weather is a mood booster.
      Also, because it is further north it gets darker much earlier here
      Dec 9, 2021
  • New
    YyJY54

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    YyJY54
    You gonna be SAD
    Dec 8, 2021 2
  • PayPal
    hhhhhhhqq

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    hhhhhhhqq
    Why you leaving LA for Seattle ? Season depression with kill you in Seattle coming from sunny SoCal.
    Dec 8, 2021 3
    • PayPal
      hhhhhhhqq

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      hhhhhhhqq
      Mid thirties with 1 kid, I would value better life than depressing life with better job opportunities personally.
      Dec 8, 2021
    • Apple
      YbWl55

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      YbWl55
      Yep, Seattle is becoming a major tech hub second to SV. For example, Apple is growing their office here so it’s best to get in on the action sooner than later.
      Dec 9, 2021
  • Seattle has no state income tax but that’s really the only upside I see there
    Dec 8, 2021 2
    • Can afford to live in areas that you rarely need to drive. Also as bad as Seattle traffic is it’s not LA bad but specially not during non rush hour.

      I hate driving, LA is car hell haha.
      Dec 8, 2021
    • Tesla
      JCjP64

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      JCjP64
      Only matters if you earn more than $680k in CA (Google Bloomberg article), otherwise it's about the same when it comes to sales (including sales tax on groceries!) and all other taxes in WA.
      Dec 8, 2021