Thousands are moving to Seattle — chasing a dream fueled by tech jobs, mountain views, and sun-soaked summers that turn newcomers into lifers — but all that hype comes with a lot of questions.
Why it matters: With Seattle’s population and cost of living hitting record highs, the learning curve for newcomers can be steeper than ever.
What we did: We surveyed readers about what it really takes to live in Seattle and what they wish they’d known before their first rainy season…