I Left NYC for Seattle One Year Ago: Do I Regret It?

[@marcusgrimes818]

I also moved to Seattle but from LA. Seattle has an optimistic vibe about it. Especially the Eastside in Bellevue/Redmond/Kirkland. When you're surrounded by people who know and have their purpose, that's contagious. You feel like you can do anything with your life and career. The balance between nature and city is absolutely perfect. As for the weather, take your vacations bwtween November and May and you'll do fine. You'll thrive actually. Summers are unbeatable in the Pacific Northwest.

[@Scriptshepherd]

Hey Marcus, I agree about the balance of city and nature especially. I'm glad you're loving it out here too - enjoy the great weather for the next few months!

[@PurplePillParty]

It's great if your an extreme liberal. U seem like your arnt. The suburbs are pretty cool and visiting the city is OK but living there

[@14eilonwy]

@@PurplePillParty what about politics would actually affect my day to day life in the city of Seattle? I don't talk politics with clerks, bus drivers, baristas, etc. My neighbors just want to talk about their dogs. I get up, I take the bus to my job (10 minutes and $2.25 - no need to buy gas), I come home to a decent apartment with a small yard and a great view, I have a nice chat with my neighbors, and I make dinner. I have parks and a neighborhood pub I can WALK to. And guess what, no one at the pub has tried to talk politics to me, either. Can you walk to all that in the suburbs?

[@ilyaSyntax]

"when you walk around new york there's a weird combination of feeling anonymous and important" holy crap that nailed it

[@IMPULSOESTATICO]

I love Seattle. Most people that say "I hate Seattle" don't live or even hang out in the actual city.

[@Scriptshepherd]

Love it here too!

[@marcusgrimes818]

Yep. Stay away from those people. I grew up in LA but absolutely love Seattle.

[@jokerrhe]

​@@marcusgrimes818I'm trying to get a remote job so I can start the move. Would u say it was an easy transition?

[@marcusgrimes818]

@@jokerrhe yes it is....at least it was for me. It's all about the mindset. I live on the Eastside now near Bellevue, Redmond and Issaquah and love it here. Best of luck to you 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@jokerrhe]

@@marcusgrimes818 thx i will try best. I visited Washington for first time last yr on way to Vancouver and damn is the area beautiful

[@richardrobinson3105]

Summertime in Seattle is amazing. Thanks for sharing your experience

[@Scriptshepherd]

It sure is!

[@wwbaker3]

Give it time. Smoke will be back.

[@Littlegoblinfatface]

Wintertime in Seattle on the other hand is like taking a low water pressure cold shower in the dark

[@JohnDoe-tm9wz]

Seattle, despite its issues, is still a gem 🙌🏻

[@genxtechguy]

Yep, it has issues like all cities, but it’s still a great city.

[@MrZakamon]

That's why it's the emerald city without the wizard! Who needs to go back to Kansas?

[@Littlegoblinfatface]

Yup like a quarter billion dollar budget deficit 🤪

[@zacm8474]

I grew up in suburbs of LA and moved to seattle after high school. its an incredible city and I wouldn't be the person I am today without it. seriously changed my perspective on life as cliche as it is. Sidenote: Ballard is the Brooklyn of Seattle.

[@Scriptshepherd]

I love Seattle as well and could see myself here long-term. Though I'm sadly thinking of moving to LA to be closer to the film industry. But that's for another video. And I agree with Ballard being Brooklyn, but I'd go even more specific and call it the Bushwick of Seattle (with a waterfront).

[@grayharrison9578]

I'm moving to Seattle after having a really hard time in NYC, and this really gave me hope and validated my choice in Seattle!

[@thom7463]

I am moving to BK with partner in 6 months. Seattle was another choice. I work remote in tech. Wife service and fitness jobs. Any tips?

[@mjrtensepian1727]

As a lifelong Seattleite; the bad drivers are a recent occurence, which I attribute to phone distraction and new arrivals. ...And I fully endorse laying on the horn and shaming the inattentive.

[@Scriptshepherd]

That makes sense - phones and driving are sadly a universal issue these days. Haha see you on the road

[@Tony-so1zl]

The transplants add to the problem

[@YP2016]

I just left NYC for Seattle last week. Loving it so far.

[@Scriptshepherd]

So glad to hear that

[@sazji]

I’d love to see more New Yorkers in Seattle; maybe they’ll help counteract the introversion here. (Unless that’s the reason they’re moving here!)

[@katiaantonova6949]

I saw your video at the perfect time. Was thinking hard, trying to decide between the two, and this totally validated my Seattle choice. Thank you SO much. Wonderfully put together

[@Scriptshepherd]

I'm glad this video was helpful - I hope you enjoy it here!

[@TheLungWhisperer]

I was born and raised in New York (Williamsburg Brooklyn) and work in NYC (Manhattan UES). You are so on point and I absolutely love this video. I am moving to Seattle in October and can't wait. I actually love the gloomy weather and must agree that Seattle beats New York hands down. New York is a very raw city and it's hit or miss when making friends. Seattle allows me to be me. I believe that you have to be thick skin and a little aggressive when working with New Yorkers. I am over New York and looking for a new environment that suits me. Seattle just does it for me. I travel to Seattle 3 times a year and I was able to make friends quickly and did not experience the Seattle freeze. I am an outdoorsy person so it suits my lifestyle. Quite honestly, I am tired of the hustle and bustle of NYC because I am more of a laid-back person. To each its own, but that's my personal experience. New York prepares you for any state.

[@Scriptshepherd]

Thank you for sharing this. I'm wishing you the best with your move to Seattle and hope that you feel at home here.

[@TheLungWhisperer]

@@Scriptshepherd Thank you! I am loving Seattle and I don't regret my decision.

[@dmitrymaltsev5726]

@@TheLungWhisperer hey, my boyfriend and I are going to move to Seattle in 3 months from Philadelphia (used to live in NYC as well). How do you like it now in Seattle? It would be really intriguing to get your opinion and experience, thank you!✨

[@channel-lm4ki]

I'm so glad this video came up for me because I'm living in NYC, strongly considering Seattle as my next move in the next few months. I'm looking for a lower cost of living, mainly for rent so I don't need to have roommates, and I love Seattle. While things are hard in all American cities for similar reasons, NYC is sometimes the hardest, so it makes adjusting to urban problems in other cities much easier.

[@Scriptshepherd]

Glad it could be of help, and I agree!

[@marcusgrimes818]

Do it! But move to the Eastside. Bellevue, Redmond and Kirkland are great areas 💯

[@Sovaj-on]

I wanna move too. But I need low cost for rent

[@sweetestsight4799]

if you want cheap cost of living don't move to seattle. the cost of food is at san francisco prices for half the quality, and rent is only getting worse and worse. the good things about it have completely been stripped away, it's gotten crazy expensive and all the locals are moving out because of it. i grew up here and it breaks my heart to watch what it's turning into. he's right about the libertarian laissez-faire attitude of seattle. this used to be a city of industry, and people didn't have a lot of money but we cared about each other and our home. now it's a wannabe tech hub full of billionaires who come here so they don't have to pay income tax and who don't lift a finger for the public good. i know the grass is always greener, but my advice is don't believe everything you hear, just like with new york. seattle has a lot of problems, but the biggest one is that people don't care. you could definitely give the east side a shot since it's super chill and pretty over there, but it does still have a reputation for being super expensive--and for the record, it's not a part of seattle ;-)

[@LillyRodriguez-lh2jj]

I'm originally from East Coast..moved to Seattle a few times.. last time I lived there for 5 years..ended up coming back home ..CT .. Massachusetts..NY.. I do miss many things about Seattle .. expecially the weather..much warmer during the winter season in Seattle.. although when it snows here back in CT it's pretty..but cold..pros n cons you gotta look at it that way ... people are much friendlier people in Seattle ...yes I absolutely ❤❤ ❤ Seattle...I do miss so many things

[@teamflowerninja]

I’m planning a move to Seattle in June. Have been there twice now for a week each and absolutely loved it. I can’t wait.

[@charlesthrush8134]

"I love the fact that I'm able to drive" I can tell you're from New York because literally everywhere except New York is like this. New York is really the only US city where it's easier to take the train than drive. For me, I can deal w/ the trash, the noise, the delays, the "crime" (NYC is actually way safer than the city I live in now) just so that I don't have to drive. Driving is a burden and destroys the urban fabric of cities.

[@Scriptshepherd]

Haha yeah it's easier to take the train in NYC, but it's not reliable enough sadly. I guess driving depends on your city and taste

[@LIRRFAN426]

I’ve always loved NY because I don’t have to drive. Yes it has issues, but it’s honestly enjoy the fact that anything crazy could happen at anytime. That’s just how I am. I will say, I got lucky though. I ended up in an area which has almost none of the issues you stated in your video, but all of the positives of living right near NYC.

[@thom7463]

Cycling is hands down the best way to get around. NYC just needs to build 50x more protected lanes. Seattle has amazing bike lanes but the terrain is bit more hilly

[@louisnorred8530]

Born and raised in Seattle, lived in New York for 7 years, then moved back to Seattle about 5 months ago. And it's been good! One thing that I actually quite like in Seattle that he mentioned as bad is that everyone takes a nice little vacation when there's too much snow or ice. In New York they're like plow plow salt salt everyone go to work, but in Seattle it's like yayyyy snow day

[@lousapia]

This was very helpful. I may be moving to Seattle for a job and this has helped me understand what to expect in comparison to NYC. Thank you!

[@youtubecensors5419]

How do you like it?

[@randolphdavidson3225]

Born and raised in NYC and I completely agree with your views on NYC. I left several times and every time I return to the city I remember why I don't want to be there. Everyone seems upset and grumpy, the city is very dirty, the noise is constant and the rent is out of control no matter what part of the city you live in (maybe the some parts of the Bronx or DEEP Brooklyn might be cheaper, but do you even want to be there?) Trains are the worse, if its not the train being late or re directed, its the crazy homeless people

[@Scriptshepherd]

I can relate to your description haha. Sometimes I romanticize NYC in my head and think about the opportunities and social life, but every time I come back to visit, like you said, I remember why I left.

[@leonardovelazquez1029]

If you actually have made real friends in Seattle consider yourself very lucky. Like you say you can walk up to anyone and hang out the whole night with them…however think of how many of those people actually want to meet regularly and plan things…forget it! It’s a very individualistic culture here, and it takes some time but overtime you realize that you might know a lot of people but haven’t made any specially deep relationships with any them. With all its stressful dirty noisy mess, making friends in NYC is much easier, of course there’s a lot of that “hey what do you do?” but that's just the hard surface of it, deep down there’s so many more types of people and just so much heart in all the different communities you really are closer to the rest of the world than anywhere else.

[@Scriptshepherd]

Hey thank you for that perspective. We'll see how I feel over time :)

[@chenanigans]

You explained this beautifully and perfectly that's exactly my experience as well Let's let this guy come back after he's lived here for more than a year that's barely enough time at all to truly understand what everybody's talking about. And another thing to point out is and I always say this; he has a girlfriend, people that come here with partners definitely have a different experience than people who come here alone because when you come here with a partner you have a built-in social connection already whereas those of us who come here with absolutely no connections are truly starting from the bottom. And I vehemently disagree when he says that the freeze is a result of people not being outgoing enough. I'm a flight attendant and I'm as outgoing as they get (we usually are, being social is how we got the job lol) and I have mostly just been met with people looking at me like I've grown a third eye when I try to initiate convos in public, when I dare to make human contact, when I dare to look at them in the eye and smile while walking down the street, when I dare to hold the door open, when I dare to acknowledge their existence at all! Trust me I've been here five and a half years and these people DO NOT like human interaction. Mo matter how much you try, in fact the more you try the more they won't like you lol. It's almost a turnoff for them if you're too outgoing. So for a lot of us it is definitely not for lack of trying!! And it almost infuriates me when people say this because it feels like it is gas-lighting our experiences especially if you are and outgoing person here experiencing the freeze. It is definitely a real cultural thing here that is unlike anywhere else whether it be due to the weather or the cultural influence of Nordic cultures and Japanese cultures which are naturally introverted and Reserved cultures you-name-it there is a freeze here and it is unlike anywhere else. I go to California a lot for work and the minute I stepped in places like San Diego people are looking you in the eye and saying hello and talking to you on the street and it is such a stark contrast to Seattle. My own neighbors who I have lived around for years don't even talk to you lol. And forget about strangers they don't even want you to look at them when you're walking down the street they want you to pretend that they don't even exist at all, no joke lol. Give him a few years and give him a few years alone without a partner and he will be singing a different tune.

[@leonardovelazquez1029]

​@@chenanigans Oh we know it’s true! I could write extensively as well of all the reasons for it but I'll be like the old man in the horror movie that tells the kids not go near the house on the lake “there’s danger there!” haha…everyone really has to learn it on their own. This year will be my eight and I have to say it took me actually longer than you to fully get it but that’s just because I lived in the heart of the Hill…there’s just a larger amount of people there and you get too distracted with the bohemian lifestyle to notice. I would say there’s a few things that can lessen the initial impact of the freeze. Having a partner is can be one of them but unless you’re one of those people that are content with having no friends outside of your relationship, it really doesn’t last very long. Another one is having family nearby or being in some sort of social or community oriented work line. I also disagree when he says that if you don’t have any friends you’re not being pro active enough…from my experience this will get you to know a lot of people but at a very surface level though it is also a numbers game and who knows if you’re lucky you might find a friend or two it doesn't take away the fact of the matter. One big irony of what he says is that he sees interactions in NYC to be mostly self interested, like people are always trying to see what they can get from you…what he will understand eventually is that’s actually one of the most complained things over here when people take an interest on you beyond surface level. Who knows maybe he’s already seeing this but hasn’t taken note. Truth is there’s really no real solution to it…it is like a social disease, also contagious! so watch yourself over time you catch yourself doing the same things you criticize without noticing. In the end it is a truly beautiful part of the world to live in and if you’re comfortable enough in other parts of your life, you can live out here a lifetime and this will be the one sure complaint but in the end I believe having deep social relationships are a fundamental part of life it’s a steep price to pay to live a life without this basic human need.

[@chenanigans]

@@leonardovelazquez1029 That last sentence. Yessir it is most certainly a steep price to pay not having human connection and that is why I'm leaving after five and a half years. And you mentioned several other great points once again. I have also done all these things that people mention you have to do to find friends, such as get involved in activities and such... well activities are all I do lol. I'm literally never home because I'm a huge Outdoors nature-lover so I frequently do everything you can think of from snowboarding, paddleboarding, kayaking, hiking, camping, and I longboard! I do all of these activities and still have yet to find my tribe, as they say. I will say that my saving grace has been other flight attendants because we again are naturally outgoing people and it's very easy to link up with one of them and do things, but outside of my work friends I have absolutely zero friends here still 😆. No family. No nada. I always say this place (the environment itself as in the mountains, lakes, ocean, etc) fills my spirit with so much joy and giddiness, however, my heart and soul feel sad and empty 😢. And that is no way to live. I'm headed back to my roots/sunnier friendlier pastures this year.

[@Scriptshepherd]

​@@chenanigans I appreciate the impassioned discussion, but I'm not "gaslighting" anyone. This is my personal experience in Seattle. Everyone has different personalities and needs that fit different cities. I'm trying to offer insight because I witness a lot of people who put effort into make friends in Seattle exclusively online, and rant about it in facebook groups and social media threads, but refuse to approach people in public. If that doesn't apply to you, then I'm not referring to you in the video. I've dealt with extremely flakey and cold people in Seattle as well, but it's a numbers game, and it only takes a few kind/open people to form meaningful connections. And even when I don't always have someone to bond with, getting to live in this beautiful region has been worth it for me so far. Also, the friends I have made here are completely separate from my girlfriend and her friend group. I've also been single in places such as NYC, Boston, and to me, it's much lonelier being alone in the walls of a loud, concrete metropolis than solitary in proximity to quiet and nature.

[@ryanmaneo]

You definitely don't have to drive in Seattle. I barely use my car unless I'm driving into the burbs outside of the city.

[@EricaGamet]

I've been here 6.5 years without a car... we have so many options from Uber to transit to car rentals for the times you need a car!

[@guinessbeer]

Love Seattle’s light rail system

[@ZizouTheKing22]

Im 36 years old and I'm born and raised in NYC... everything you said about NYC is pretty spot on... finally leaving to another city in couple of months and I can't wait

[@Scriptshepherd]

Best of luck with your next chapter!

[@i.a.2247]

I lived in Seattle / Ballard till 2012. I loved it so much there and miss it a lot! ❤

[@timward3116]

What an interesting evaluation of both cities! (Thank you!) I've never been to either, but you sort of confirmed my general impressions based on both what I've seen on KZbin and from people who actually have lived in those places (New Yorkers, in particular, tend to take New York with them). I live in Phoenix, a city very unlike both New York and Chicago. Although a very large city now by US standards, its workers seem unusually slow but its traffic is aggressie, angry and fast (speed limits and stop lights being suggestions). The city slogan is "Festina et Expectare." There's really not much dreaming here, anymore - due to the lack of opportunities. 100-degree summers last from April to October. The air is usually brown, the houses are almost all one of three shades brown, and the landscaping is brown. Someone must have read that beige doesn't show the dirt. Art is an idea that Phoenix seems to abhor (but ironically it has a nice airport, for some reason). Nothing is free here, because you can't make money off of "free." The motto of the city agency responsible for tourism is, "Taking beige to a whole new level." On the plus side: Roads are straight, on a grid pattern, and usually in very good shape - and because the east-west roads are perfectly aligned with the rising and setting sun, half the drivers during rush hour can't see the stop lights anyway. No shovelling. Virtually no yardwork. And did I mention public transportation? I didn't think so. Phoenix should be used as a case study in how not to grow a major city... but there is an air of relaxation about it. It's like a big beach with no water.

[@simonverrill]

My wife and I just spent 17 minutes in hysterics watching your video. You have got the points on New York to a T. We left New York a few years ago for Boise Idaho for the same reasons you mention. We have loved the change but we are missing some things we loved about New York. Not wanting to move back there, we have been looking at Seattle. Your video is one of the few we have watched that’s so genuine about moving to a city like Seattle. You never know, if we move, I would love to hit you up ✌🏼

[@Scriptshepherd]

Glad you guys enjoyed the video :) Yes would be great to connect with another filmmaker here!

[@Littlegoblinfatface]

Couldn’t make it in New York City huh?

[@simonverrill]

@@Littlegoblinfatface I was there for 6 years and wanted a change. It wasn’t a case of not being able to make it. It’s also one of the most expensive places to live in the world and that wasn’t a selling point

[@ashereinhorn]

you don’t get stabbed on the subway. you don’t need ten million dollars to live comfortably. having an expansive subway does in fact, make it good

[@nicoleeex3]

Yes maybe he was over exaggerating the ten million dollars part, but the fact that you are ignoring is that its very much the normal for a LOT of New Yorkers to have to work 2 jobs just to float by. This is not factoring in any living comfortably expenses. Your money can so much farther even in places like NJ across the Hudson. In addition to the stabbing comment- does it happen often no it doesn't but its terrifying to think that you could potentially get shot on your morning commute as there was a story of a car within the R train being shot in mid ride and the passengers didn't even get the chance to escape.

[@EricaGamet]

I moved to Seattle from Colorado (by way of El Paso TX, long story) about 7 years ago. I moved here precisely because it would allow me to NOT need a car. I have no comparison to NYC, as I've only ever visited, but I did want to say that depending on your lifestyle, it's really easy to get by without a car. And the transit is only getting better! My only issue is that, if I ever leave Seattle, I only want to move where I can go car-free (or car-light if parking isn't too much money).

[@ThrivingwithOneil]

Lived in NY for a year with a car, and I definitely experienced some highs and lows. I wasn't rich but I could afford the lifestyle so I enjoyed it. The noise pollution does something to you after a while. If you find your tribe then NY can become something special. I'm thinking about spending a month in Seattle.

[@marvelboi3416]

Also in Seattle they have other reliable public transportation like Buses, Link light rail Subway, trolley buses and Ferryboat if I'm not mistaken if you don't feel like driving and all that traffic.....Washington is my second place I see myself settling down and just live my life. Seattle and the surrounding areas Green Lake, Bellevue and Redmond is pretty much my idea subdivision.

[@willschwerd6034]

Great video! You have become my favorite youtuber these days, always being transparnent and providing valuable contnent. Keep it up!!

[@Scriptshepherd]

You have become my favorite subscriber these days haha

[@debbieanderson6740]

Thank you for your perspective on Seattle. It is appreciated. I'm originally from the PNW. The layed back attitude is so true. It is great in some ways, but not in others.

[@HappyFish50]

What a great video Man!!! Im a seattle native, and dude the homeless... yes its a big issue!. I hope you still love living here!

[@davezedman]

I live in the boise area. I grew up in Portland (22 year) but always loved seattle so much. I worked in downtown Portland, and i did love it. But I did love Seattle so much more. With that being said, I don't think I could ever go back and live on the other side of the Cascades (Portland or Seattle). It is always raining and cloudy and the sun is barely ever seen. I remember a few years ago when I visited Portland in the month of May. And the guy on the news was talking about how beautiful it was to see the sun and it hadn't been seen since October! I was constantly dealing with depression when I lived in Portland. 😮

[@zanetrively1891]

This is such an amazing analysis! Well done

[@Scriptshepherd]

Thank you!

[@ladybistre9596]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts & experiences. I found your observations very insightful about NYC & Seattle. Glad that you are in a happier place.

[@beachrebel801]

I'm glad you made the distinction about NYC's subway. Expansive or the only option doesn’t equal good. I grew up in Brooklyn but have lived in Seattle for 4 years now. Don’t miss having to rely on the subway to get around.

[@shanechang2015]

I moved to NewYork in 1999 and left to Seattle in 2021.. bought place on Highland by Kerry Park, renovated, then husband got bored so we moved back in February this year. I hate it. I miss the car I had, our condo was gorgeous, I miss grocery shopping in Seattle. The only issue I had was the gloomy winters.

[@jayantjain6655]

The way you explained Seattle Freeze and how people are in both cities. Was just beautiful ❤

[@therealepiphaney]

The way you explained everything was just so refreshing. I hope you keep creating content ❤ new subscriber

[@tallerthanevry1]

Appreciate this view. I'm presently interviewing for jobs in Seattle but currently live in NYC, and I really do feel overly stimulated after living here for 8 years.

[@jennifertarin4707]

I lived in Brooklyn for almost 9 years, and they were some of the longest years ever. I have a love/hate relationship with NYC and dont regret leaving when i did (i mostly left because of covid). Im in LA now and hate it. It is dirty (even more so than NYC, i think), the homeless are everywhere, the public transportation sucks ans it takes hours to get anywhere, especially if you don't drive. I don't plan on staying here, so I am considering other cities, including Seattle (also DC). This video was helpful, as were the comments.

[@Scriptshepherd]

Damn, sorry to hear that. I'm likely moving to LA for work opportunities soon, and have those concerns about the area. Hopefully there are some gems of neighborhoods. Seattle has many of the same problems, but to a much less overwhelming degrees, since there are so many quiet neighborhoods tucked away from the chaos.

[@NefariaAdventures]

Come to DC! I lived in Seattle for four years and have lived in the DC area for ten years. A couple hours to the mountains and three hours to the ocean. Also, if you want to go South, you can do the drive in anywhere from a few hours to a day. Same with going north. We do have homelessness and crime but if you choose to live in Northern Virginia, it’s a lot lower than it is in DC and Maryland. Tons of great wineries and history (colonial, Revolutionary War, Civil War, etc) as well! Air quality is good unless there are wildfires in Canada. The humidity is definitely bad though.

[@ramses8847]

Grew up in PNW and lived in Seattle proper over 20 years. I really like this video and I agree w/ everything you said. Been to NYC a few times, never desired to live there. I cannot stand the slow drivers, I'm constantly weaving in out of subarus on I5. I will honk at a green light, and I think there is nothing wrong with that but I do know honking is rare here. I'm also an introvert and I love being able to go out, walk, be in my thoughts knowing most likely no one will talk to me. I think it's awesome haha. Also, your shots of both cities are really well done!

[@Scriptshepherd]

Thank you for watching and for this comment!

[@nootnoot-2]

The problem with Washington drivers is we are pretty laid back and don't like to excessively speed but assholes from California or other places with aggressive drivers all want to go 20 over, and tailgate or weave through traffic. We drive 5-10 over here, you don't like it then get the fuck out. I'm so sick of people driving so close I can't even see their license plate while I'm already speeding, or I'm in the slow lane.

[@Scriptshepherd]

There's gotta be a good middle ground between aggressive and spacing out. I've also noticed a concerning amount of tailgating the more I've driven here. Interesting to know those people might be transplants.

[@user-ft9tf5tw6l]

​@@ScriptshepherdJust a word to the wise you're from NYC don't come and preach to PNWers how to do things it's not appreciated. It's like that mug says "we don't care how they do things in New York".😊

[@Scriptshepherd]

@@user-ft9tf5tw6l If I pay rent or own a home somewhere, I'm gonna contribute to the culture and vote with my words. Cities' cultures change over time. If they didn't, their problems would never be fixed.

[@NefariaAdventures]

Yeah WA drivers mostly are pretty decent and go around the speed limit. I live on the East Coast now and definitely have to change my driving habits when I come back to visit my family. I’ve lived all over the US and Maryland drivers are the worst!

[@1uch1n11]

I grew up in NYC for 25 years, he's pretty accurate about it. Thinking about moving to seattle, thank you for the information. it was very helpful.

[@misvee5455]

great video! I grew up in the greater Seattle area near the Puget Sound (between Edmonds and south Everett mostly) and I may be bias but this area is so beautiful. I haven't visited NY yet but I definitely plan to. I currently can't see myself living anywhere else. I love the overcast days as others have a hard time with it. I find beauty in it. I don't go to downtown Seattle too much. but I like to be a tourist in the city sometimes. pike place market is always a must when I go there. there is definitely a homeless problem. I visit LA often and it is so much worse there and I hope we don't end up in their position...it would be nice to see things turn around before it gets to that level. the summers here in the PNW are insane...it barely rains and sun always shining. when my in-laws visit from LA, they always tell me they notice they can breathe so much easier since the air quality is cleaner.

[@Scriptshepherd]

Thank you for your comment. I agree with all that. This summer in Seattle was non-stop sun for four months, and every time I would go back to visit NY, it would be humid and raining. I'm glad you still enjoy your home state

[@DrummerGrrrl]

Nobody who ever lived in Seattle calls it "the Puget Sound." 😂😅. There is no "the".

[@misvee5455]

strange, depends on context. but yes, some people call it that...I usually call it "the sound" but since I was speaking in a broad term, "the puget sound" made the most sense.@@DrummerGrrrl

[@Tony-so1zl]

West Coast Best Coast. Super lucky being born in raised in Seattle. Love it, there’s nothing like it

[@foggycraw6758]

NYC culture, diversity, creatives, food >>>>

[@PyramidGiza-k6w]

Bad attitudes, Miserable People, Depression

[@genxtechguy]

Great assessment. Seattle unfortunately labels its drug problem a “homeless” problem and that becomes very counterproductive.

[@manzell]

I'm from Seattle and lived in NYC for 7 years. In general, it was easier to get around in NYC - 24 hours a day, you just walk to the subway station and you get to your destination within 30 minutes, for a fixed price of $2.50/$100 per month. I can't say the same here in Seattle. Additionally, the neighborhoods are less dense so on average you have fewer destinations to walk to for your day to day like groceries and such. So IMO getting around is cheaper, more reliable, and occasionally faster in NYC. I enjoy driving and the freedom but on the whole, I would rather have an expansive subway system than ease of driving.

[@Ncyb0rg]

Beautifully worded! Keep it up

[@laurag5401]

This video was well done, makes me want to visit Seattle.

[@Scriptshepherd]

Thank you! I'd recommend visiting in the summer

[@CarolineJordan]

i feel the same moving from SF to SD! all of these things are very true moving from SF to San Diego - great video!!!

[@Scriptshepherd]

Thank you for watching! Best of luck with your move to San Diego. I visited my best friend in Ocean Beach last year - cool place!

[@14eilonwy]

I moved to Seattle from New York in 2002. Most of the issues were the same, although Seattle was cheaper then and there were less homeless people and no visible fentanyl problem - but as you said, that is everywhere. Your notes on the drivers are spot on. As a former New Yorker I lay on the horn - and it has gotten better in the last 20 years, using your horn has become a bit more acceptable. I would add, however, in defense of the drivers, Seattle streets and intersections are bizarre, and signage is awful. It can take years to actually figure out how to navigate the city without finding yourself suddenly at a dead end at a cliff or water, in the wrong lane, or going over a bridge you didn't mean to. The cultures are different, and I think New York, and a lot of America, is made for extroverts. Seattle culture is full of introverts, geeks, wierdos, neurodivergent folk, etc. That is a feature AND a bug. If we'd all rather stay at home and read a book on a rainy day, it can make it hard to meet other people. Not impossible, but it takes effort.

[@lorijones564]

After 30 years in Seattle, I moved away last year. The homeless drug addicts and the crime finally got to me. There was a homeless encampment across from my office that got bigger every day and nothing was ever done about it. From my 4th floor office, I could see people shooting up and smoking god knows what. The criminal activity in the camp was obvious but Seattle turned a blind eye. My car was broken into several times while it was parked at work. Someone stole my catalytic converter in the middle of the day! I lived out in the suburbs and the crime was bad there, too. Something as simple as walking my dog became difficult because of the broken glass on the sidewalk after the nightly car break-ins. Being accosted in the grocery store parking lot by drug addicts wanting me to buy their next fix..........yeah, I don't miss that. Seattle used to be a beautiful city. What a shame.

[@anonygirly]

Curious where you moved to and if it feels much safer? I'm also a Seattle native and just not sure where else is comparable to Seattle (in the good ways) while also safer. But I do feel unsafe here

[@josephlee9436]

I am betting you did not move to a comparable type of city. And if you did, yikes good luck - most comparable cities have the same issues.

[@NefariaAdventures]

I grew up in Washington and lived in Seattle for four years after high school in the late 2000’s. Crazy what the city has become. My brother’s car was stolen in front of his house (as well as his kid’s bike) and he had a gun pulled on him (while his kids were in his minivan) in West Seattle, all because he honked at another car. He moved out to where we grew up (in meth country, so not much different 😂). Sad to see what happened to Seattle.

[@JoshFloyd-kp7te]

As a native Seattleite, I feel validated hearing someone from out of town bring up the absolutely terrible driving culture here. There is a noticeable listlessness and aloofness to how people drive. Folks are not engaged with the act of driving or their environment, and it makes the roads dangerous and frustrating. This does slightly extend to public spaces in stores as well: in my opinion Seattleites are terrible at spacial awareness and being mindful of people and things around them. I enjoy the relaxed nature of the west coast, but it'd be great if folks could get more decisive and purposeful with how they move around in shared spaces and roads.

[@Scriptshepherd]

I appreciate you validating my experience as well haha. I totally agree that this extends to public spaces as well - shopping at Trader Joe's reminds me of when I'm on the road. Even when it's not busy, I'm constantly avoiding people mindlessly slamming into me. And yes, people need to wake up to how dangerous it is every time we get in our cars, and like you implied, the importance of decisiveness and awareness while driving.

[@raineyjayy]

I love Seattle. Swimming at Denny Blaine or the Carr Inlet, THE TREES once you get out of the city (I live near Gig Harbor). I'm in love with the forest, and I made friends once I started playing DnD

[@carableu]

As someone who was born in NYC, has lived here my whole life (excluding four years in California), and lives here now; I agree with everything you have said!

[@Scriptshepherd]

Thank you for the comment! Do you see yourself staying there long-term?

[@carableu]

@@Scriptshepherd I am really considering it!

[@carableu]

@@Scriptshepherd Sorry, I meant to say I a, really considering moving. :)

[@roseesme1243]

@Scripshepherd - Hi! I really liked your two films about the move! We may have to be moving soon to Seattle too. I wanted to ask you, how did you move all your gear? Did you ship it? Or hired a truck? We have several guitars and some other music equipment we need to get from NYC to Seattle but not renting a truck. So wondering what the options are other so these things get there safe! Thanks very much in advance!

[@youtubecensors5419]

From Seattle, lived in NYC most of my adult life, have moved back to Seattle. What Seattle has over NYC is better temperatures and natural beauty. What NYC has over Seattle is everything else in the universe and reality as we know it.

[@Greatpacificnorthwesterner]

Watch out swimming in the Puget Sound. There's a lot of sewage spillage after it rains. The only thing tough now is the homeless problem. Tough on everybody.

[@ReviewedByAndy]

i’ve had no issues making friends in seattle. everyone has been really friendly in my experience, and the seattle freeze is overrated

[@Scriptshepherd]

Glad to hear it!

[@phenomenonautumn9367]

From an urbanist's perspective, Seattle is the only city in the Pacific Northwest that I actually really admire and this is coming from a Portlander. The Pacific Northwest has three major cities: Portland, Seattle and Vancouver (Canada). Portland does not have the big city atmosphere that Seattle and Vancouver have. We might have a great food scene and public transit, but it's a joke compared to... say... Chicago or San Francisco. Vancouver is going through a nightmarish housing and affordability crisis. It's just as expensive as Seattle, but the wages and salaries are on par with cities like Las Vegas and Albuquerque. Compared to New York City, the only major things I don't like about Seattle is the weather (in the non-summer months) and the overall history. The winters in Seattle are more than just dreary. It's incredibly cold, wet and windy which makes being outside miserable. Yet it's a hair too warm for any significant snowfall. You cannot enjoy any typical outdoor activities or winter activities. While the dark, rainy and windy weather can be cozy and many do people enjoy it, there is a significant difference between sitting inside a warm room and enjoying a warm drink and hearing the sounds of rain, versus sitting outside or walking outside in the cold, windy and rainy weather while you fight hard to keep yourself dry. The lack of sunlight does affect lots of people and this can become very bad and noticeable from January through March. The other problem is how Seattle does not have a rich historical foundation that cities like NYC, Chicago and Boston have. It makes sense that NYC and Boston are very expensive because of geographical limitations and how both cities are home to some of the world's most prestigious institutions and companies. Seattle is also home to some of the world's most important companies (like Amazon, Boeing and Microsoft), but it's also becoming just as expensive as NYC and Boston for the same reasons while having somewhat better weather. While Seattle has some nice looking skyscrapers and an incredible skyline, there isn't a lot of diverse architecture in the city like you would find in NYC and Chicago.

[@88KUNGFUMAN]

Ok. Born in Brooklyn and grew up on LI. I lived in Seattle for over a decade. Best thing I ever did by far!!!!

[@Scriptshepherd]

Glad to hear it!

[@peterjv8748]

12:05 it's like that scene in Gone with the Wind. lol

[@onelife7247]

Such a comprehensive explanation of how things are in both states. You covered all the important aspects, thank you. My cousin told me only this month that she actively a v o i d s getting on the subway as it’s just not safe/clean/reliable. It’s heartbreaking what has happened to some of the previously best places on earth, both in and outside of our country. No one with a social cconscienc could live peacefully in NY, England or London again.

[@88KUNGFUMAN]

It's not cost effective these days so I moved to Lacey. Initially I lived in Maple Leaf and then Fremont . I have friends who work at Microsoft who do well for themselves and they are moving to Issaquah or Bellingham.

[@thomaszorich3994]

been to ny twice, in the summer and winter, hot humid 90s and 7 degrees, respectively. weather there is to extreme to live or short term stay there, dont mind visiting though, and thats coming from a second gen seattlite who has traveled extensively.

[@oliversoderberg299]

Its kinda funny actually. The title should just be "NYC vs Most every other American city" haha

[@shrekistlieben]

Well thought out video .. kudos

[@Soundwayz]

Excellent video! Thanks for sharing

[@Scriptshepherd]

Thanks for watching!

[@JoshHolzinger]

I lived in and around Seattle for 10 years I miss it

[@peterjv8748]

You wanna talk about unreliable subway (light rail). Seattle takes the cake.

[@kalebtx]

I got thru the pandemic without getting covid..had a stop over in New York returning from Brazil in December 2022 decided to go to Time Square...bamm came home to seattle and guess what...got covid..the subway is so dirty I mean the track are discussing. Seattle is so clean and no trash anywhere...Light rail in Seattle are so clean..the underground tunnel are safe and I am not scared to take the rail

[@DavidLeeKim]

I lived in Tacoma, WA, for 3 years from 2005 to 2008. One major thing, you have a girlfriend. New York is MUCH better for single men than in Seattle. Plus, the nightlife is more significant in New York.

[@Scriptshepherd]

@@DavidLeeKim interesting point!

[@kalebtx]

We don't have the infrastructure lol My car slipped down Republican in Capitol hill 2 meters from my underground garage entrance..stopped and was able to drive into my garage in the AM

[@EricaGamet]

I was going to point out that spending money on equipment that will get used maybe 2 weeks out of the year is a really bad use of the city/county budget. It seems I live VERY close to you... and my street is great for skiing/sledding down once a year! We usually don't have long to wait for it to melt... now if I can just get my landlord to actually shovel and de-ice the sidewalk out front, maybe I won't be stuck in my apartment for 5 days next time (I use a cane and can't even get to an Uber on the worst days).

[@livelearn5406]

🎉🎉🎉🎉😢Spot omg you're the Simon Cowell of Description of State!city comparison!also not to mention the tolls in NYC 😮disaster no parking for everywhere you go must park in a garage 😮,i lived in NYC l year I couldn't wait to leave 🎉, also lived in Seattle great doctors, food,diversity, casino's, Beautiful views, Seattle Seahawks 🎉, quick flight ✈️ to La,Vegas, Alaska not as much crime as NYC, traffic isn't that bad compared to Houston, Dallas, or NYC, no tolls Like NYC, also I believe there's no corporate tax.

[@PurplePillParty]

If your lqbtq its great. If your not, its not for you. I met a great girl online. She was my best friend, and the only friend I ever made there. If your single ur gonna stay single there. If you like passive aggressive people and being alone its for you. South washington is great as long as ur already in a relationship

[@annaschmidt2]

What part of Seattle do you live in? I have never seen homeless shooting up on the bus...and I'ved lived here almost twenty years!!!

[@EricaGamet]

I feel like drugs actually being done ON the buses hit its peak in about 2021... I've hardly seen it at all for at least a year. I know there is more security these days. And I never saw anyone shooting up, but did see a guy smoking something from tin foil (fentanyl?). I'm in Capitol Hill and ride downtown a couple times a week.

[@jessicachristensen7449]

I take the lightrail frequently and there is always fentanyl remnants,meth foil, dirty spoons...A recent report came out that people taking the lightrail often breathe in drug remnants second hand.

[@Lisa-oo7rc]

When I think of Seattle I think of cold weather

[@sgarrita2561]

Then you definitely have never experienced the actual cold

[@andreeanasca8216]

I grew up in Europe and hate driving 😊 looking to move back so I never have to drive again

[@IslamMES]

Do i need a car in downtown Seattle, is the public transportation good there ??

[@Scriptshepherd]

Depends where you're trying to go. I think you can get around this city with the bus and light rail. But if you want to go on hikes in nature, you probably need a car.

[@EricaGamet]

The transit is really good. I live next to downtown without a car. Getting around is pretty easy... depends if you have a commute and how far it is (also, if you work weird hours might affect it). If you want to get out for a hike, there are carshares, regular car rentals (Lyft even has car rentals now), and in the summer there is a bus from Capitol Hill right out to a couple of the trailheads. Super easy to go carfree!

[@sisir360]

You’ve never seen a needle in NYC? I live on Long Island and only visit NYC 5-6 times a year and I have definitely seen needles more than once

[@pickle._.D]

You just haven’t lived here long enough! Trust me, Seattle wears on you too!! Always negative energy.

[@Tony-so1zl]

Depends on your mindset. If you look for negativity then you’ll find it. Local here and always got positivity from the city

[@DropoutJerome]

Ive never ever heard anyone say that they wanted to move to NYC due to better traffic, tf?

[@RelixMag]

What camera and lens are you using for this? Looks amazing

[@Scriptshepherd]

Blackmagic Pocket 6k + Sigma 18-35mm -- get some for your studio!

[@Ncyb0rg]

Nice vid!

[@Scriptshepherd]

Thank you!

[@samuraimath1864]

Why wouldn't you swim in the Hudson? Isn't very dirty? Asking since I swim in lake Washington daily.

[@Sue_Shiko]

There aren’t many access point for swimming in the Hudson. It’s very clean now. NYC also has miles of beaches on the Atlantic Ocean and Long Island Sound and all of those are swimmable and you can walk barefoot.

[@NefariaAdventures]

The Hudson has a history of industrial pollutants being dumped into it, since at least the 1800’s.

[@asia8001]

Thanks for freeing up the space 😂😂

[@PresidentofPop]

Thank you for making this. I really also like that you are taking the long view with your channel (depth and insight versus razzle and dazzle.) Re this vid specifically, despite having no intention of living in NY or Seattle, I feel as if this video makes me see the places I actually am in, and intend to be, more clearly. (On a small side note, I'm incredulous that people take drugs openly in American cities. I'm in a very dodgy city, yet seeing someone take drugs publicly is inconceivable here. I can't imagine it.) Taking a wider view, the fact that someone who appears to be a "nice guy" (you) wants people to rudely honk at a traffic signal, and laments that they don't, shows just how depraved and decrepit the formerly great country of America seems to have become. I'm in a profoundly f*cked up place right now, but still, not one would conceive of being that rude. There is a reason many people hate Americans, and that a "nice guy" in an American context could long for more rudeness perhaps gives some insight into that.

[@Scriptshepherd]

Hey, thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. I don't like honking or noise pollution, and it's one of the reasons I left NYC, but it's the better alternative to people creating a traffic jam or crashing into me :) What's more rude is people texting or nodding off in a life-or-death situation - which driving is. I can't tell you how many times I've seen honking prevent accidents. About the American part, kind of a hard task to judge 330 million people as one. I've lived in Italy and Spain and have seen plenty of honking and drivers cursing at each other.

[@loreebellInternational]

LOL on the driving, come over and live in West Seattle with the driving and you will get plenty of hostile driving, honking and flipping you off regularly. Does that mean the bad driving stops? Nope.

[@NoHurriesNoWorries]

Man ... I feel like you've almost convinced me. Lol .. and you nailed it i think... You make sense with your analysis of how NYC brainwashes you with its energy. Nice to visit. Nice to go for entrepreneurial endeavors. Not so nice to make your forever place. 🙏 Thx

[@Scriptshepherd]

Of course, thanks for watching this one :)

[@NoHurriesNoWorries]

@@Scriptshepherd my pleasure!

[@terrygolden7726]

The homeles stic is way bettee ow vs 2 yrs ago. West coast is way moreccreative.

[@lokitus]

Craig's list in 2023

[@seanhutchins1]

Born in Seattle, it is a dump, moved to Spain 25 yrs ago. Seattle was great in the 70's early 80's.

[@Scriptshepherd]

I'm enjoying it now, not having lived here in the 20th century, but it did look glorious then in music and movies. Spain is awesome - I hope to live in Europe at some point.

[@spinflux]

I’m glad you’re here. Transplants are what make this city bearable.

[@Scriptshepherd]

Haha thank you

[@bigbufobufo]

This just convinced me NYC is not for me

[@dustinbranham9746]

I really want to be open-minded about your thoughts on this topic, especially as someone who just moved from the east coast to Seattle. But then I hear you say that people are getting stabbed all the time on the subway. As a person who I imagine is well educated and worldly, I cannot understand how you could believe this to be true. The odds of getting stabbed on the subway in NYC are almost exactly zero. It is an extremely safe form of transportation, and you've given into a very small number of fear-mongering news stories, which we should all know by this point are extremely misleading. Then you say that you love being able to drive in Seattle. Another very bothersome mentality since driving in big cities makes life worse for everyone. Have you looked into the concepts of urbanism? Cars are a disease on cities. They make life more dangerous for pedestrians, cyclists, everyone. They also cause the lion's share of a city's noise pollution, and they are the reason buses get stuck in traffic. So I am stopping this video halfway through to ask you to rethink many of the things you're saying and perhaps make an updated video after you've watched KZbinrs like Not Just Bikes, City Nerd, etc.

[@Scriptshepherd]

I don't literally say people are getting stabbed all the time statistically - I'm saying incidents seem to be happening more than people are comfortable with, compared with the past. I'm basing what I've heard from my friends who take the subway every day to work (or have stopped), and feel like they need to look over their shoulder. I spent my adult life in almost every borough of NYC and felt safe, but my girlfriend visited there for one week this past year and was followed on the train. And yes, I like being able to drive 15 minutes in Seattle and being able to see seals swimming in the puget sound, rather than being stuck in log-jam traffic to even get out of NYC to drive upstate for nature. By the way, the drivers in Seattle yield to pedestrians in every possible instance, almost to a fault (rather than intimidatingly driving at them in NYC), and people rarely ever honk here. Not to mention, the difficulty of driving in NYC makes the noise pollution much worse, because everyone ends up honking 24/7 due to the constrictions. I don't mind you having a different opinion than me, but you make a lot of assumptions in your comment about the news I consume (if any), and my knowledge about urban living and cycling (when my brother and father are professional cyclists and have been struck by vehicles). You also stopped my video halfway through, so it's hard to take your comment as valid rather than reactionary.

[@yaneznayoui1597]

As someone who grew up in Seattle and moved to NYC for the past 6 years. It's the worse decision of my life. I stayed and moved for my partner, but after breaking up I plan on going back. To those who also grew up in Seattle and thinking about moving just know that it's a complete change and you'll likely be traumatized. People aren't as cerebral, people are very nosy, very outgoing in the worst ways, superficial, and rude. It's honestly been hell and I unequivocally can say that most Seattleites will hate it here. Fun place to visit but definitely not quiet, not peaceful, limited nature unless you live by central park, and the people are not pleasant whatsoever; dare I say ghetto even? And the food isn't nearly as fresh or good. Most of the apples are mealy for example. And yeah I can't complain about New York enough. Oh! And everyone constantly asks you why you're quiet, unlike Seattle where being quiet is the norm, it's like in NYC you constantly feel the need to be entertaining for others and it's exhausting.

[@adrianbartley8173]

Seattle > NYC 10/10

[@rubenlaracuente8991]

I STILL LOVE NEW YORK❤❤❤ GREATEST CITY IN THE WORLD❤❤❤

[@MrZakamon]

I get tired of being told I am a terrible driver! I grew up in Seattle and know back streets and when to use them. How many of those terrible drivers are transplants like you? I believe in safety first. Speeder transplants racing down residential area! ....and freeway. I drove in LA once and numerous times in japan....signage was much better and I like the way drivers merge. That's one thing Seattle drivers can improve on including my partner who grew up in Maryland.