BendLarry
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Once the Californians take over, they just might :risas3:
They are stinking the place up for sure!
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Once the Californians take over, they just might :risas3:
They are stinking the place up for sure!
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Californians moving to Seattle, Seattleites moving to S.E. Washington and we are looking at northern Idaho. It is like dominos.
Anyway, I hope you find what you are looking for, it is a great area to live.
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Because the weather is no bueno. We call it the coast not the beach because the water never hits 50 degrees, the towns are small, the summer will have fog a lot, and on sunny summer days the wind howls.
As the more affluent move in, paying more for the homes and driving up the prices, I think you will see an exodus of the "lesser" people like me. I cannot afford to stay here after my retirement. Plus, King County's influence on the rest of the state's taxes and politics is ruining it for the folks in eastern Washington. It irks me to no end. Rant over.WA is beautiful during the summer, but that leaves 51 weeks of hit or miss gloom . Property tax keeps rising along with the cost of living. Gas prices are also on the rise so there are a few things to consider before commiting. We sold our house here and will be moving to Texas in a month. There’s just way better tax breaks and accommodations for disabled vets there.
As the more affluent move in, paying more for the homes and driving up the prices, I think you will see an exodus of the "lesser" people like me. I cannot afford to stay here after my retirement. Plus, King County's influence on the rest of the state's taxes and politics is ruining it for the folks in eastern Washington. It irks me to no end. Rant over.
As the more affluent move in, paying more for the homes and driving up the prices, I think you will see an exodus of the "lesser" people like me. I cannot afford to stay here after my retirement. Plus, King County's influence on the rest of the state's taxes and politics is ruining it for the folks in eastern Washington. It irks me to no end. Rant over.
Insanity is prevalent in this area...King County raised property taxes 9-31% this year, that is insane.
King County raised property taxes 9-31% this year, that is insane.
Yes, yes, and yes!My wife is already looking at other places to live if our kids go out of state for college. She is interested in Sandpoint, Idaho; Whitefish, Montana; and Jackson, Wyoming.
and Jackson, Wyoming.
All the millionaires in Jackson are being pushed out by the billionaires in Jackson. It's not a cheap place. Cody, Powell, Sheridan, Buffalo are all great places to live in Wyoming (and affordable). My wife and I plan on moving back to Wyo at some point, maybe in 10-15 years.
The PNW is an awesome place, if I had an opportunity there or my wife did, I doubt we would even think twice about packing up and moving there. My sister lives in Portland so I try to go at least once a year.
Californians moving to Seattle, Seattleites moving to S.E. Washington and we are looking at northern Idaho. It is like dominos.
Hello, My oldest son has relocated after college to Seattle where my youngest son is a senior at University of Washington.
Well, at least I can say I know someone in "the masses". Makes it easier to take...sorta.We are in SE WA (Tri-cities) and have looked at Idaho and Oregon but both have income taxes (OR taxes capital gains) and Idaho also has a sales tax as well. I have a moderate private, non-gov't pension and will have social security so the no income tax in WA is worth a few thousand a year to me.
YMMV but look at the tax implications where you choose. Compare your taxable spending (ours is fairly low) to your taxable income to get an idea of the difference.
SE WA enjoys good weather, water, and low taxes. Seems that Western WA pays the lion share and send much of their money over here. (Sorry @Squatch but thanks.)