{"id":12720,"date":"2024-02-26T14:43:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T21:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=12720"},"modified":"2024-02-26T10:45:27","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T17:45:27","slug":"how-to-move-to-seattle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/how-to-move-to-seattle\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving to Seattle: 7 Things You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Imagine waking up in a city where lush green landscapes coexist with sky-high buildings and modern architecture. After rolling out of bed, can you picture yourself sipping on a latte at a local coffeehouse and reading outside on a cloudy day? Later in the day, you can stroll to the waterfront and sit at a restaurant where you can order fish and chips at almost any hour. Sound idyllic? <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you move to Seattle, these scenarios can be part of your everyday life. For those interested in calling the Emerald City home, let’s take a look at what you can expect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Living in Seattle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Seattle may be a go-to vacation spot, but what does everyday life look like in the Pacific Northwest? Take a look! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cost of Living<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

According to PayScale<\/a>, the cost of living in Seattle is 50% more expensive than the national average<\/strong>. Looking at just the Pacific Northwest, Seattle is 50% more expensive to live in than other areas in the same region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To put things into perspective, moving to California<\/a> and living in Los Angeles<\/a> or San Francisco is more expensive than residing in Seattle. On the other hand, relocating to Portland, Oregon, is more affordable than moving to Seattle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As far as housing, housing costs in Seattle are 111% more expensive than housing in other parts of the country. You can also expect to spend about 25% more on groceries than other major U.S. cities. <\/strong>However, utilities are only 6% more expensive in Seattle<\/strong> than in other parts of the nation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Real Estate & Housing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The diversity of Seattle’s housing market is one of its most attractive features. From renting townhomes and apartments to purchasing condos and single- or multi-family homes, you can establish any type of living arrangement in Seattle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to apartment rentals, the average monthly rent<\/strong><\/a> is approximately $1,982 for a one-bedroom apartment <\/strong>of approximately 656 square feet. For a studio <\/strong>around 414 square feet, you’re looking at an average monthly rent of $1,456.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, two-bedroom apartments<\/strong> are renting for about $2,655<\/strong>, while three-bedroom units<\/strong> are upwards of $3,749<\/strong> per month. Keep in mind that in most buildings, the largest apartment size in Seattle is a three-bedroom. But beware: <\/em>units with more than three bedrooms are very rare in the big city. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to RentCafe<\/a>, the average home price in Seattle is $957,832<\/strong>, and the median mortgage rate is approximately 5.02%<\/strong>. It’s important to recognize that the exact costs of housing will be influenced by the specific neighborhood you move to in Seattle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, here are some of the most affordable neighborhoods in Seattle: <\/p>\n\n\n\n