Seattle is getting way too expensive to live in anymore. Sad! Redfin.com noticed a trend of Seattleites fleeing in droves to cities like Phoenix and Portland, Oregon. They also noticed there are five Washington towns that are getting an influx from former Emerald City residents.
Seattle is my favorite place to visit in Washington; I’m not surprised because I have always loved the hustle and bustle of big cities. While I’m over here “green” with envy of people living in Seattle, they are ditching the brutal traffic jams, rising rates of homelessness, and graffiti-stained bridges and buildings for the small-town life.
Spokane to Seattle: The Most Popular In-State Move Right Now
While Seattleites are busy moving out, there’s one city that had the biggest boom of residents moving in: Spokane. The Redfin report noted this surprising trend by looking at which American cities had the most searches for moving to Seattle.
There are some great reasons to move to a smaller Washington town, like the lower cost of living, art-centric communities, and opportunities to start new businesses or work remotely.
These are the top five towns in Washington where we see Seattleites moving.
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