LIVING IN SEATTLE...The Truth. Rent $$$, Best Neighborhoods, KNOW BEFORE YOU MOVE!

Moving to Seattle?! Pros and Cons about living in Seattle- everything you need to know!
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1:50 Job Opportunities
3:22 Cost of Living
5:58 The Neighborhoods
17:58 Meeting People
20:28 The Dating Scene
22:04 Do you need a car?
23:30 The Weather
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◇ COST OF LIVING
-- Zillow average: $2,500 per month
-- Apartment List average: $1,600 per month $500 higher than national median
◇ NEIGHBORHOODS
-- Good breakdown of neighborhood commutes: bit.ly/36ReIkK
-- Downtown, Belltown, Pioneer Square, Capitol Hill, Ballard, Fremont, Lower/Upper Queen Anne, South Lake Union, Green Lake, University District, Wallingford, West Seattle
◇ DAY/WEEKEND TRIPS
-- Bainbridge Island, Orcas Island, San Juan Islands, Fox Island, Olympic National Forest, Mount Si and Rattlesnake Ridge (hikes), Leavenworth, Stevens Pass, Crystal Mountain, Snoqualmie Falls, Lake Washington, Vancouver, Victoria, Diablo Lake
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What happened to thataylaa? Taylor Wynn is my new name, rebrand time!

[@taylorwynn]

Hi guys! I filmed this before the rebrand (hence the intro) and launch of the Seattle Food IG account! So if you want to follow along with all things Seattle & food tips here ya go! instagram.com/seattlefoodscapades/ 🥑 🌯🍩🍔 Thanks for all of the support on it so far!!!

[@TheFifthWorld22]

Taylor Wynn AWESOME!! i've been doing some spiritual work surrounding the homeless, has it improved there? Are they at least comfortable now? I know that there was a lot of cleaning up that needed to be done in certain areas, have you noticed a change? Thank you sister...🌟🙌🏽

[@cherridickson4200]

Taylor Wynn would you be able to talk about great towns out of Seattle? Maybe just in general great places in Washington? My husband and I want to move to Washington one day but not far from Seattle... maybe an hour out? P.s. I’ve lived in Florida my entire life. The entire state is a meme and it SUCKS!

[@NaomiDollxoxo]

This made me kind of sad actually. The people are open and kind actually. Very accepting. Very open to people's rights and freedoms taking on the lead in many many ways. That's a huge reason people flock here...it's all about how you put yourself out there and how you treat people. Kindness attracts kindness. A smile goes a long way...I have never had issues with people socially and it's not an issue I hear of much at all amongst people here.

[@BLHxglam]

Taylor Wynn born and raised seatlite and it’s always cool to see videos like these

[@deanaelkins6073]

I live in North Alabama and just moved but my rental was a 3 bedroom house for $400 Great neighborhood. That is lower than most but they can be found.

[@spitbleach]

Seattle is definitely an introvert's paradise.

[@jecrpalier]

Incel and soy boy paradise

[@joemcmullin7081]

I'm an introvert, but hated it. Yeah, too many of the guys are effeminate hipsters or gay and many of the women I came across were feminists, snobby, and passive aggressive.

[@ready40111]

Joe McMullin Eastern Washington would be more your scene.

[@yuritzi6039]

Yes and no they’re a lot homeless in streets I don’t know why she did not talk about than.

[@camyoutube123]

as an extrovert in seattle there’s a lot of opportunities and other things that are very productive and the weathers not actually bad once you get used to it. don’t judge based on one vid plz i’ve lived here for 12 years soooo

[@kalynfoster3572]

It doesn’t always rain in Seattle... but it will if you visit 😂

[@carressa]

Yes! Definitely when you have apprehensive guests coming to town!

[@amandaramsay4444]

@@carressa The area just knows. It's beautiful right up until your family/friends fly in to visit!

[@freebird1599]

Kalyn Foster I have lived here my whole life and finally at 35 yrs old I appreciate the greenery and the 🌧 because the air is so fresh!

[@qt_stacy]

Kalyn Foster Seattle has the most rainy days of any city in the US but it has significantly less inches of rainfall when compared to even a tropical city like Miami. So basically it sprinkles a lot which is why it’s the evergreen state lol

[@lopezselene2718]

I definitely BUT in my case 2 months before I permanently moved here I came to visit and had the sunniest days! Then the first few days after I finally moved here bam it rained so much now it hadn't rained as much. I wonder why it's sooo hard to make friends here. 🤔 I love living here in Seattle BUTTTTT I do miss my friends back home 🙄😔

[@lvllavahead]

So it rains a lot and people don’t talk to you? Sign me tf up!

[@misschevious123]

@Manny Q who hurt you

[@jecrpalier]

Hannah Galeazzi it doesn’t rain like the east coast sorry. Your mistaken. And the weather is more temperate and almost no wind. And the beauty totally destroys the east coast

[@lvllavahead]

jecrpalier it was just a joke. I’m aware of that.

[@jtoland2333]

The rain isn't as often as you think but it's super cold. People do talk to each other, but it takes awhile to make friends. It helps to be a joiner. Work, church, clubs are excellent ways to meet people. If they sense you'll be putting down roots, they'll welcome you.

[@lvllavahead]

Allie Gator I’m from MN so I know cold 😂😭 I’ve always thought Seattle was an amazing place and I’m a huge introvert so it sounded nice to me 😂😂😂

[@caitlinbauer7774]

I've been living in Seattle for almost 1 year now. What she says is mostly true on almost all accounts. It doesn't rain here half as much as people think. When it does rain, it's more of a mist. If that isn't convincing enough, I've lived here for 1 year and still don't own and umbrella. I haven't found a huge need for it yet. It is very expensive to live here. Because of big tech companies attracting Engineers, all apartment complexes in the area are able to increase their rent because there's more people competing and plenty of people that can pay it. My Husband and I have about a 750-800 sq apartment and we pay about $2,300 a month. It's 1 bed/1 bath near Elliot Bay. It is beautiful here. Like, stunningly beautiful. The summers here are amazing. Very little rain, bright blue skies, virtually no wind, and 75 degrees. The hiking areas are amazing. During the winter time, orca's and sea lions come into the bay to place and you can watch. The Seattle freeze is REAL. People aren't mean. People are perfectly nice. But if you try to keep a conversation going with them, it can be difficult. I've lived in Chicago, Orlando, and Dallas. Seattle is, by far, the best place I've lived.

[@saphiaer]

Me: lives in Australia, has no interest in moving countries or any plans to visit Seattle Also me: drops everything to watch this video

[@kymmiestanley8694]

Same 😂

[@_Alexmojica]

saphiaer same! And now I want to move to Seattle lol 😂

[@victoriacopeland4900]

Me too 🤷‍♀️

[@youflatbro7498]

@@_Alexmojica Why? Seattle is a complete dumb that is falling apart. I've lived in western Washington my whole life. We used to love to go to Seattle but not any more. If you like rising crime, crushing taxes and drugged out homeless camps everywhere, move to Seattle.

[@MA-zg2pz]

YouFlatBro ? Mmmmk so why are you on this video again?

[@herbivore15]

*watches this video even though i live in seattle* 😂 everything she says is true, guys. ESPECIALLY the part about planning to live around your commute. it's bad. real bad. lol

[@Dannielle.S]

enslaved moisture me too 😂😂 I was like “whelp, none of this will be new” but I still like hearing about my city haha

[@zebrastrong9291]

I’m a travel nurse considering a contract. Which hospital would you recommend and the corresponding place to rent?

[@johngablenz8171]

@@zebrastrong9291 Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland is amazing! Very nice neighborhood too.

[@zenderlee]

If you want the downtown experience, Virginia Mason isn't bad IMO (though I only know it as a patient). You could live anywhere near the downtown core and work there. Some people even live on Bainbridge Island and work there, but as someone who lived on BI for 14 plus years, I do NOT recommend that option! The traffic is hellacious. As Taylor says in the video, you cannot go by the mileage. And the traffic is terrible in the entire metro area, which stretches out a good one to two hour drive (or ferry and drive) in every direction. The rents are high pretty much everywhere in the entire metro area too. It's nuts! Having said that, I do like Seattle; but it has it's challenges!

[@danano777]

I'm curious, how come people wouldn't want to live downtown? Is it unsafe?

[@jholmie6016]

my favourite pastime is going to costco during a seahawks game

[@lolforyou0008]

Yes lol

[@RealJudyi]

Any shopping during a hawks game pretty much means it's desolate....my favorite time!

[@daniellemorsette5146]

Smart lady!

[@freebird1599]

Me too!! Or any other store!

[@negemai]

jholmie I love Costco hotdogs. My spot is the one in shoreline on aurora ave lol

[@Soon2beMrsG]

I wish you would have mentioned the homeless. It is a problem in EVERY city/neighborhood here and everyone I've brought to the city is completely taken a back by it. For anyone planning on visiting/moving here, there are homeless encampments EVERYWHERE. It is a very sad and scary thing to see first hand.

[@sachamp85]

Marnie Griffith yeah it’s a serious problem in Olympia right now.

[@mylesgray3470]

I have noticed a lot less homeless since October. Manny homeless people are snow birds and take a greyhound to Cali or AZ in the winter.

[@juanitahernandez7088]

Omg yes!!

[@breannegeorge9924]

No, it's not a problem in every city like it is on the West Coast. The West Coast cities have a much bigger problem with tent cities - those don't exist in the Midwest, South or out East.

[@Soon2beMrsG]

Breanne George right and that’s why I said “here” as in the surrounding Seattle neighborhoods.

[@ashh5619]

Lives in a small city in Saskatchewan Canada hears 2400 for rent, chokes on my smoothie 😲

[@arielledavisson8172]

😄😄😄

[@Autumnleaves83]

ash h similar to Toronto rent

[@ashh5619]

@@Autumnleaves83 yah I don't know how people can afford to live in Toronto or in b.c it's so expensive

[@XOXaubs96]

I about died over that. Where I live a 2 bedroom townhouse is less than half that.

[@doomranger6047]

That's funny I'm from California, so I was thinking oh that's pretty good! Northern California is so crazy):

[@paolinef4552]

Traffic has gotten real bad and cost of living has increased, too!

[@jetcitysinatra7300]

*Paoline F* traffic didn't used to be bad back when Seattle people lived here. We cared about how our city looked and how it functioned then a whole load of transplants moved in and tore everything up. Back in the 90's downtown was way cooler than cool. Hardly any traffic downtown during the day. Transit had free electric busses that ran all day so that the ones who worked downtown could hop on and go to lunch and hop back to work again. Yes Seattle used to be way cooler than it is now. When I run for mayor in 2025 I hope to make Seattle Great again for everyone not just the ones making bank but the ones on SSI and low income also. Everyone should be able to enjoy what Seattle Has to offer not just the ones who can afford to pay for it. I want to close off the cit till we get adequate housing as well. Bring down the cost of living and also the cost of housing. Is that doable?

[@jetcitysinatra7300]

@@kristophersurbrook4001 Yes it does smell but it won't be like that if I can become Mayor in 2025. I want to fix the homelessness problem and drug problem. I plan on putting people to work cleaning up downtown Seattle. I want crews of people sweeping, power washing, picking up trash and so on. I want neighborhoods to work with Seattle to get their own clean up crews that would be on the City Payroll. There is a bunch of things I want to get done. It will be a hard start because the City Council has become lazy and content with how it operates. Seattle is way to beautiful to allow her to become another Detroit or Kansas City Mo.

[@sterrason1]

It’s because of those goddamn transplants since amazon has established their headquarters here. These transplants are bringing their negative personalities to the roads.

[@jetcitysinatra7300]

@@sterrason1 that is true, before the transplants the roads had less traffic and congestion. The Tech industry is ruining Seattle and Frasier Crane didn't help matters either.

[@jenniferkirk5334]

My thoughts on the Seattle freeze... I really feel like Seattle is a city full of ambiverts, more so than any other city I've been too. People aren't unfriendly, they're just busy/minding their own business when they aren't specifically trying to be social. I was born and raised in Seattle and still struggle with small town friendliness of strangers trying to talk to me all the time, resting bitch face or not lol I ❤❤❤ Seattle!!!

[@shaug2011]

Yes girl I'm with you on this! I moved only like 2 and half hrs away from Seattle. This is a city where literally everyone is so friendly and wanted to chat.... I took me a good long while to warm up to this and I'm probably the most outgoing of my entire family. But I love Seattle 💕

[@ederlikessoccer]

I like to describe Seattle people as nice people but I wouldn't describe them as friendly.

[@shaug2011]

@@ederlikessoccer definitely agree. That's why when I moved to a smaller town in Washington I was so thrown off by how many people wanted to chat with a random stranger.

[@ederlikessoccer]

@@shaug2011 and that is the exact reason I miss living in the south.

[@fatuglybins1800]

Philly > Seattle.

[@jessicadaley3618]

Who else lives in seattle? Like if so

[@ShineBrida]

I do ✋

[@jessicadaley3618]

I only like the space needle

[@OblongPolkaDots]

I've lived here in Seattle for 36 years.

[@andreaburke2410]

I lived there from 1988-2001,go huskies, it's always my home town, I live in Central Oregon now

[@andreaburke2410]

@@jessicadaley3618 of the 13yr growing up there I've never been on the space needle!!!

[@Reddhead33]

You are so good at these type of videos. It's like you're just having a casual chat with a friend.

[@missmelohhh]

I've lived in Seattle for the past 7 years. I'm finally getting out. And out of WA completely. And I'm beyond excited. It's been... It's been a time. I'm glad you've found it to be a good fit for you.

[@parissinclair6513]

I lived here for several years and just moved back after a year of living in Boston. I'm having a hard time adjusting- it seems like Seattle has changed a lot recently, and not in a good way.

[@saratrejo6658]

@@parissinclair6513 I moved to Seattle from San Francisco for the cheaper cost of living. It wasn't for me. I'm glad some people love it but I left after living there for three years.

[@profd65]

Tah tah.

[@annekefaridabellydance6020]

Same sis, just moved after living there for almost 7 years. Miss it a bit but not sure if it's enough to ever go back because. Fuck that rain. I call bull on the "it actually doesn't rain that much".

[@NattyTrilobite]

Lived here for almost 8 and it gets boring real quick...

[@thecookiechannel7083]

The Seattle freeze is a real thing. When you go to house parties, be prepared to be bored. Conversation is like pulling teeth. I'm in Atlanta now and people love interacting with each other, and are very helpful.

[@chenanigans]

Yes, like pulling teeth is the perfect analogy for how it is tryna make conversation with them. I've always said they are basically kinda socially retarded. And I mean that in the most direct sense of the word. Being from a southern state we learn social skills, friendly mannerisms, and hospitality, from a young age. Here they are a quite underdeveloped in that area, not a real part of their culture. Nice ppl (when they're not passive aggressive) but not the most friendly.

[@amyt7897]

Born and raised, Seattle 15 years ago was incredible. Seattle now, breaks my heart. Bellevue is beautiful but that’s because of the money. Tech is hurting the city more than helping it. The homeless is heartbreaking.

[@vrth0mas]

Amy, super random, knew you back from the Retrodoxy days. Moved to Kauai for 6 years. Just came back 2 months ago. Things have really changed since I've been gone.

[@amyt7897]

Vincent Thomas yeah, it’s really really sad. I honestly think we need someone strong in office for governor and major. Who they voted in isn’t making a difference. They need someone strong who focuses on Seattle having a future

[@Blaze6432]

I lived there for about 12 years up until last year. Hated seeing the homeless, hated the drugs, hated the expense, and hated the traffic. Most of all I hated all the people who kept moving there with no financial planning. Back in October I left for Tampa, FL. One of the best decisions I ever made.

[@MA-zg2pz]

Blaze6432...as someone with half my family in Tampa and I live in Georgia. Drugs in Florida run rampant. It’s where all the drugs for the region come in from. I’m sure you’ve heard of “Florida man”by now. Always some man on the news from Florida doing something crazy on drugs. The homeless in Florida are no better. The encampments just have more brush to hide in.

[@mirasobad9799]

@@MA-zg2pz there’s homeless ppl are everywhere tho im in de and its bad as well

[@maddynicole]

I swear your makeup looks flawless all the time. My skin only wants to act right 3 days of the month!!

[@TaraSmallss]

Madison Shaffer same!!

[@suekarasue]

Madison Shaffer same!

[@dianeevans6434]

You made Seattle sound so wonderful. Many years ago, before I was born, my parents lived in Seattle for several years. You have brought to life some of their anecdotes, which made my night! (My parents died quite young, so I was not mature enough to ask the probing questions about which lake and what neighbourhoods etc.). I do know they really enjoyed the outdoors and the lakes, and I have many photos to prove it.

[@christineannVEGAS]

People: “I’m never moving to Seattle.” Me: “GREAT! We don’t need anymore traffic here 😁”

[@masteroogway4170]

I live in Atlanta and its worse

[@FlowingDepths]

This comment is literally left by locals on every single video about a city, lol.

[@dso9151]

@@masteroogway4170 uh okay?

[@vickvega571]

cute when people in sesttle think rush hour in the am and PM is heavy traffic . i laughed

[@eeeveee9176]

Seattle is boring asf and cold lol

[@aubreymarie674]

2400 sounds about right for Seattle, I live in Everett and pay 1600 for a 2 bedroom right now. Cost of living has gone up everywhere here it’s insane!

[@Sluttydw]

I was born and raised in the suburbs of Seattle and I LOVE IT I’m finishing college right now and I can not wait to graduate and move back. I could not have asked for a better place to live!

[@Sluttydw]

LOL it is so true about people in Seattle being stand offish. I laughed so hard when you said if you say good morning people look at you like you’re from another planet. When I moved away I had to learn that people are friendly and will try to talk to you

[@KBuysman1]

Demie Wamsley agreed. I have been here almost 5 years and it’s so hard making friends or even having decent conversations. I definitely miss living where people are friendly.

[@coffeepandacat]

I've worked in two different airports and some of the most snooty customers are those from Seattle. They wear big chips on their shoulders, acting like they have no time. NYC customers are far more pleasant even Philly's....

[@misssmisssymaria]

That’s terrible! :(

[@profd65]

And which city is it where people walk around saying "good morning" to total strangers, and try to strike up conversations with them? Is that Boston? Is it Chicago? Where is that?

[@coffeepandacat]

@@profd65 Well in customer service jobs people say that and that's not a thing in Seattle. so if you're not used to that they will cold shoulder you like your weird.

[@BLHxglam]

Where are they finding 2 bedroom apartments for 1,600/1,700? 2,500 sounds way more accurate

[@leahnese]

Mainly in Federal way or Tacoma

[@Tenshuzente]

I rent a 5br house for $2600 in bellevue. Specifically factoria. If you think 2500 for a 2 bedroom is normal you are out of your mind.

[@ngantvuong5155]

Wow the bellevue area is considered expensive. 2500 for a two bedroom is a typical price or even cheap compared to some luxury apartment complex in that area. We paid $2200 for a 750sq ft 1 bed 1 bath apt in downtown Bellevue 1 year ago and the price is deffo higher now. If you pay $2600 for a 5br house in factoria, I assume the house is either old or the neighborhood is not as accessible to the downtown Bellevue area or Seattle.

[@amandaramsay4444]

We found a 2 bedroom apartment in Bellevue for $1600

[@Deumemoto]

@@leahnese That's not Seattle tho.

[@GiraffesCo22]

As a non-Seahawks/Sounders fan living in a Seattle suburb, my favorite time to grocery shop is during the game 😅

[@ashleyechstenkamper5539]

I work for Amazon Prime now, and the amount of orders that come during a game is astronomical.

[@ashleypfohl7843]

Hahahahaha so true!

[@Blaze6432]

I find it off that 10 years ago in Seattle no one cares about the Seahawks, and now they are a fashion icon.

[@chloehatfield3249]

fun fact - New York City receives more annual rainfall than Seattle does Also I work for Starbucks and as of this year the cafeteria is no longer open to the public ☹️

[@csick11]

It doesnt rain in New York like it does in Seattle. It rains 4 times a week here from fall all the way to spring

[@chloehatfield3249]

@@streuselhead4058 you're not wrong

[@stevohein2515]

​@@streuselhead4058 The cities in the US with the highest suicide rates tend to have the sunniest weather in the country- Las Vegas, Denver, Tucson, ABQ- so I highly doubt weather has much to do with suicide.

[@jetcitysinatra7300]

@@streuselhead4058 How long have you lived in Seattle? You must be talking about the recent transplants that walk around like that. People who are in love Seattle do not want around like that. We walk around Seattle like Gene Kelley in Singing in the Rain.

[@iridescentelegance]

Yeah, the constant “rain” here is more like a heavy drizzle, if that. When I first moved here from the Midwest, locals would be like, “it’s *pouring* outside!” Then I’d look out and yeah... it’s just heavy drizzling lol

[@ELS1221]

I live in Longview, Wa which is just 2 hrs south of Seattle and about 45 min north of Portland. It’s so nice being right between two cities with so much to do and offer.

[@pandamnk3]

Agree!

[@heatherm5888]

How do rent prices compare?

[@ELS1221]

Heather M my husband and I own our home so I’m not completely up to date on the prices. My best friend just rented a small 3 bedroom house (utilities not included) for 1050 a month I believe. Another friend just moved into a 2 bedroom apartment (with utilities) and it is 950 a month.

[@ChelseaNicoleH]

What is there to do in long view?? My best friend just moved there!

[@molliealdridge5396]

I agree! I’m originally from the Toutle/Silverlake area and I never really appreciated it growing up, but now I live in a small town in New Brunswick, Canada and there’s nothing close by and it makes me miss that aspect of home. I even miss all the options in Longview/Kelso lol I used to feel like there was nothing to do there and now I realize it’s basically a metropolis compared to where I am now 😂😂

[@nicholhowe8449]

DRINKING GAME: take a sip everytime taylor says downtown.

[@summerwaldo]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 okay it wasn't just me!

[@ninakcruz1363]

🤣🤣🤣

[@desertaliend_b9840]

I’m wasted 🥺

[@shelbyandblush]

As someone who has lived in Tacoma for almost 30 years, it is really frustrating how much the Seattle boom has changed the surrounding areas like Tacoma, Auburn and Kent. Western WA is so much more expensive now, there is insane traffic, and the increase of people flooding in is outrageous. We are like the new LA. It's only a matter of time before actual locals are priced out.

[@amberyma]

So true!!! It's been changing so much so drastically. One way you can tell is the amount of people using umbrellas now lol, used to be so rare to see umbrellas, now they're everywhere. And the traffic. oh goodness the traffic.

[@Briashammmm]

Completely agree!!!

[@NachoAE360]

As a local, trust me- I’m already priced out lol! I’m from northeast of Seattle area and largely prefer that to south of Seattle, and all the homes have more than doubled in price up here. It’s insanity.

[@MA-zg2pz]

Tacoma the new LA? 😳🥴

[@renewilder9735]

That’s honestly any up and coming area. Austin and Nashville say the same.

[@eebs2506]

I'd really love to see a video on your time in the Middle East! I'm moving to Qatar soon and really curious about your experiences over there. :)

[@testaccount01336]

A map to go with this vid would have been great.

[@lisagriffith2097]

That's exactly what I was thinking when I was watching this! And some pictures of the area too!

[@XOXaubs96]

Yep! I was like okay, I have heard this neighborhood name a few times now, and I still have no clue where it is.

[@imperialbear4377]

Queen Anne is northwest of Downtown. South Lake Union is right north of Downtown. Capitol Hill- north east of Downtown. Ballard and Fremont are close to each other, but are far away to the north of Downtown. You have to cross the bridge to get to them. Greenlake is right north of the two.

[@AmbitionMusic]

gonna be moving to seattle here soon! this video has been really informative. thanks

[@jmayrod]

Weird seeing a comment from a guy with 1M+ subs that has no likes or interactions lol

[@marlytraver8844]

I just moved to Seattle in June and agree to everything in this video! Expensive: yes. Traffic: yes. The best city: yes! I live in Capitol Hill and am steps away from any coffee, food or drinks I could dream of. Always something to do, awesome funky vibes and so close to nature

[@kellysaunders6569]

Thank you for being honest about The Freeze. It's so very real. My husband and I from Texas and OK and we're extremely social normally. We have approximately five friends in Seattle after 4.5 years, and they've all come from work. The job market is fantastic as you said, and it's so beautiful with amazing food! But still hard if you don't have a good network of people.

[@kellysaunders6569]

Also you're dead on about the car washes!! I just don't lol

[@tabmcgee0519]

Ditto ditto. Hubby and I moved here from TN in July and the personalities just seem a bit drier here and frankly, I've never seen my car so filthy. 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@iammcrazy83]

Kelly Saunders how does it differ from living in Texas? My husband was offered an engineering job there.

[@kellysaunders6569]

@@iammcrazy83 the main difference is the people/culture. I miss the friendliness and warmth of Texans! As I mentioned above WA advantages are the natural beauty and outdoor activities. Money is another difference. COL in Washington is much higher at least in Seattle, but you can make a higher salary. So I think that's a wash.

[@iammcrazy83]

Kelly Saunders thanks for the reply. Interesting, did you have second thoughts about moving there? Just trying to get a feel from someone who knows what Texas is like compared to there lol

[@april17twilight]

Fremont/Wallingford resident here! I feel like you got everything spot on in this video! Love this content. Also, its my secret dream to spot you out and about in Seattle hahaha

[@aschmuas]

This was much appreciated. Been trying to gain more insight on the vibe in Seattle and this is the most comprehensive video I’ve seen. Thanks!

[@Justgretchen]

Taylor you dont even KNOW how perfect this video is for me right now! My boyfriend and I have decided to move to Seattle/Tacoma area next year from Illinois/Iowa, and we have NO idea which areas of Seattle are better...your video is SO helpful and now I'm even more super excited to move!!! Thank you tons and I hope to meet you someday! Of all the youtubers I follow, you're the only one that I rang the bell :) Stay cool, Taylaaa💖

[@maxikeodouangsa]

I've lived in Washington my whole life, and I want to meet you so bad!!

[@mallorymurphy2678]

I know I want to too! I feel like shes already a friend because of how she talks ya know? Its different than other youtubers..shes so personable

[@lushfanatic8028]

The average rent is astronomical 😱

[@angelacameron4524]

Lush Fanatic the average wages are also higher and that helps. And service industry people make WA state minimum wage ($12.50/hour) plus tips. It’s still super expensive though!

[@spitbleach]

@@angelacameron4524 Seattle is $15/hr too!

[@alexandersnider734]

It's not really though, because salaries are so high here and we have a $15 minimum wage. So you almost have to think of it like an exchange rate from normal US dollars. One US dollar here is worth less, but the people living here make many more of them.

[@misschevious123]

@Manny Q how...did you even make it to this video

[@xochiquetzal9093]

SF Bay Area: am I a joke to you?

[@user-sy6ix1ml3z]

You made living in Seattle sound way more charming than it actually is.

[@Eevee141]

She tried to hint at it that downtown is a shit hole, but was being polite. You literally could not pay me to live in Seattle.

[@autumnpattison5038]

this could not have come at a more perfect time, i literally might accept a summer internship in seattle but have never been there and was wondering about living there, thank you so much pacific northwest queen!!!!!

[@Dannielle.S]

I just love a dedicated Seattle video so much 🥺💙💚💙💚 born and raised in Seatown myself and agree 100% w everything you’ve said about it. It’s so beautiful here, and 99% of my experiences with ppl around the city have been very positive in the past 39 years. I highly recommend experiencing it! Sadly it’s hellllllla expensive in any 206 area (thanks Amazon, wish they paid like any freaking taxes) but like you said there’s tons of outskirts that are more affordable and neighborhood-y.

[@lilakay12]

Easily one of the best parts of my days! Work day✅ Shower✅ Dinner✅ & now, relax and watch Taylor✅💛🌯 I love your Seattle videos! I’m from Ohio so it’s always so awesome to learn about another place! Thank you so much for your info!!

[@juliannehaywood240]

I live in Barberton OH outside of Akron. I pay $675 for a two bedroom townhouse with a basement. What a difference!

[@ashleytallman9148]

I live in East Columbus (canal Winchester) and pay $720 for a 3 bedroom and I’m over here trying to keep my budget under $900 and when she stated the rent I’m like 😧😂

[@DJ_BROBOT]

Ohio boy here... Come on out here. There are TONS of us out here... You know the same i-90 that goes thru Ohio actually ends in Seattle... Get on and head west!!! And get out that snow.

[@breannegeorge9924]

@@DJ_BROBOT No thank you! If I'm headed out West, I'm going to Las Vegas or Cali - Seattle is awful!

[@dyingsyndicate]

I just moved to Seattle about 4 months ago and your input has helped a ton. This video was great for ideas for trips and I love that you touched on the meeting people, cause it has been... interesting. Also your sweater reminds me of fall in Seattle, the leaves changing are amazing. Thank you!

[@mahadragon]

One of the best videos on Seattle I've ever seen. I watched the whole thing.

[@sarahnorrie6468]

I just visited Seattle!! Love that area and love all the hiking trails near there!

[@indiabock9197]

I miss Seattle!!! Just moved away for college and I’m just now appreciating how truly beautiful it is. The mountains, and the water and all the trees 😍😍

[@megantsukano]

Thank you for sharing, especially with the meeting people segment! My husband and I are from LA and we have been in Seattle for 2.5 yrs and still have a hard time adjusting to Seattle people. Glad to know we’re not the only ones!

[@celestevalle3805]

Hi Taylor, I moved to North Seattle from Colorado about a year before the pandemic started. Absolutely love it here. I am excited to see all there is to see. Started watching your videos because I too have fair skin, struggled with acne and then my skin became super dry rosacea-like right after I turned 30yrs old. I also have suffered from migraines since I was a kid so I feel a lot of empathy when you mention how you have to literally be out for days. I'm so happy you are traveling and getting to see new places - something I have always wanted to do- but since I can't I'll settle with seeing your videos! I just recently bought the Dior Forever Foundation bc of one of your recent videos, as well as the supergoop! glowscreen. All I can say is Thank you!!

[@TaraSmallss]

Seattle is like my dream place to live one day. I love that you made this video and I would definitely love to see a video about your dating experiences there 💚

[@maddie4190]

Me: not planning on moving to Seattle Also me 31 mins in: No auto detailing? This is a concern 😟

[@biancacolmenares620]

😂😂 How does this happen?

[@JasmineReiki]

Yeah forget having a clean/nice car in this area

[@akayshacimone4433]

We do have it just gotta go to the hood 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@BarbaraGodin]

There is auto detailing, most office buildings with parking garages have a service in house or a provider a quick call away. Although, this is for office buildings that were in service before Amazon destroyed everything worth admiring about the city. Seattle doesn't tax them for their shit so there is no affordable housing, no drug outreach, nothing. "Living in Seattle" didn't become popular until the hipster trash made it have to be cool because they didn't want to be known for living in a shit hole destroyed by a Lex Luther clone. Anyone who ever lived in Seattle when it was a jewel of the Northwest has fled and not because it's like LA, it's like New York and all the trendy fuckers who came here in the last 10 years for tech work should move back where they came from and telecommute. Amazon *destroyed* this city, created the homeless problem and turned the city in into a shit hole. Anyone who thinks Seattle is awesome now is part of the problem and they should leave.

[@tiffanyshockley8469]

Seattle is my FAVORITE PLACE and I'm so happy you made this. I visit every single chance I get, and it never gets old to me. I absolutely LOVE these videos and I love your new IG account for the food. That was a lot of energy in one comment but ya know, I just love it and I totally get your love of the city. 😄 xo

[@sincerelytaylerlee5737]

This is SO helpful! I’m researching Seattle for a possible move in fall 2020, so thank you for sharing!!🙏🏼

[@darnabedwell2115]

Thanks for this video Taylor. I actually lived in Seattle / Bellevue for about 15 years. What you're saying is right on. I have been looking for some positive reviews on Seattle because frankly I have wanted to move back. I've been away for about 5 years. But the videos on the homeless scene have overshadowed my desire to return. "Seattle is Dying" really paints a grim picture. So I really appreciate your fresh perspective. Thank you Taylor. 🤗

[@ripplewine6112]

You really nailed it on every level. I moved here from SoCal five years ago as well and have found a way to make it here and thrive unlike California which has become unlivable

[@maulondoce]

Hey Taylor. Great video thumbs up! I moved to Seattle about a year ago and you definitely got everything right!

[@amiahkeith2409]

your makeup is literally perfect! & this video was helpful!

[@elainerose8799]

Living down in Eugene and I laughed so hard at your Oregon versus Seattle comments. You are so right on about everything. I love Seattle too, if I ever leave Oregon it would be for somewhere like Seattle. ( go Seahawks!)

[@shannonp1899]

Don't do it Elaine! We moved to Lake Stevens from McMinnville and the freeze is a real thing. The people...OMG, not nice at all!! We miss Oregon. :)

[@elainerose8799]

Shannon P sorry to hear you’re not liking your new town. I’m staying put for the foreseeable future!

[@nightingalebard]

I've in Seattle for exactly a year now. The city's helped me and my roommates I moved with get our dream jobs (me as a game writer, and them as an engineer for Amazon and an animator). We just finished our first apartment's lease and moved to a house for commute sake, and the house is $3500 a month??! I don't know what blows my mind more - that a house can cost that much, or that we managed to find good enough jobs in the city to afford it. But I LOVE Seattle so much. There are always things to do and see - there's beautiful nature, awesome skyscrapers, fun small and quirky events. Lots of cool futuristic services too thanks to all the tech companies. It's by far my favorite city.

[@michellecruz9228]

Thank you for making this video and being so honest about what you’ve paid for rent. I’ve always wondered and Seattle is a place I’ve always wanted to try out. Thank you for the honesty always🥰

[@abcdefs100]

As a 20-something Brit that's looking to emigrate to Washington in the next couple of years, this video could not have been more perfect! Thanks so much for the insight - I also loved the fact that you care just as much as we do about inner-city living ahah, give me a neighbourhood and a commute any day of the week.

[@TerryAnnOnline]

I have no interest in moving to Seattle but this was really interesting

[@jonasluva44]

Went to Seattle for the first time in March and it was the best experience! We stayed on Green Lake which was definitely amazing

[@Rovvetowan]

Well spoken and very informative on all the right subjects. Thank you!

[@nickkuhn708]

What a great video. I have already been corniced for a few months that I’m moving from Phoenix to Seattle. This video is exactly what I’ve needed for a while now thank you so much

[@kjh1094]

OMG yes, I went to Ikea during a Seahawks game once and it was bliss!

[@ohitsROME]

LOL watching this literallyas I was driving through Mercer Street you had just mentioned about the horrendous traffic on Mercer Street.lmao!!

[@angeya5432]

Thank you for talking about the things that make our state so great. Completely accurate breakdown of everything here

[@wbail3109]

I really enjoyed this sort of video. Travel tips are always appreciated.

[@jaleesamack]

For everyone that uses the metric system... Low of -2 and high of 31.

[@melanieholmes5022]

Thank you.

[@smiljanasadzakov3106]

The most helpful of comments! 😊❤️ thank you!

[@stephii253]

Great info❣️Only thing not mentioned was salary info, minimum wage & how Seattle compares for jobs w/ a bachelors degree i.e. nursing etc

[@parissinclair6513]

Minimum wage in the city is $15. There are quite a few good medical jobs because of the University of Washington medical and research center as well as several large hospitals. Most of the other jobs tend to revolve around tech, but there are definitely jobs for architects, real estate agents, and social services specialists.

[@LkRn09]

There’s no way you could afford to live here by yourself making minimum wage let’s just say that

[@kharlopena7512]

Thank you so much for the neighborhood breakdowns! I can't find information on that anywhere! Great video and you're lovely! :)

[@Claudiasaysheyyyy]

This was incredibly helpful, thank you!

[@Vanquish12V]

Loved this! Can you possibly do a follow-up about buying in Seattle and the real estate market, please? I know you have experience and knowledge and I would love to hear your opinion.

[@bakende1103]

The average for a home is about 800,000.

[@dionline88]

Yes, it's 'shovel' your driveway - hence the reason I moved to Florida!! When it's endless snow (I'm orig from the Poconos region in NE PA) and there's no place left to throw it....Yes, that's a definite 4-letter word!!

[@MzClementine]

Diane Welzel I love the Poconos I use to vacation there.

[@amiehaldeman4205]

THE best part of the Seattle area is the spring time in my opinion. With the great balance between sun and rain, the plants bloom like crazy. I cant get enough of the cherry blossoms! That being said, I grew up in Seattle, but moved over the mountains to Ellensburg for college, and it has been hard to move back to Seattle because I miss having so much sunshine. The rain isn't that bad when you live here for a while. But if you are moving from somewhere much sunnier and warmer, it can be a hard transition.

[@cathyrined9984]

This was very informative, thank you. I'm actually going to take a trip there next summer to check it out

[@paperclip6993]

I live in Seattle, and some years it rains for 9 months some years 6 months, about 3 years ago it rained for 9 months and we had a 6 week summer, and it started raining again for another 6 months. One year it rained for about 50 days straight, and the there was one sunshine day. Every one went to a park and tried to sit in the sun that day.

[@maltzumom468]

I have to say that I couldn’t disagree more about the friendliness of people in Seattle! My brother lived in Bellevue and when he passed away last year the kindness of strangers was completely overwhelming! Maybe they could just see it on our faces that we needed a little extra kindness, but either way they were incredible and I will always be grateful for that.💚

[@markpreston6930]

What does Seattle have to do with Bellevue?

[@GionneS]

Such a dope and extremely informative video! Perfect timing for me and my gf moving next month. Couldnt have come at a better time. Thanks so much:)

[@monicagonzales9258]

Best Seattle info video I’ve seen!! Thanks!

[@sophia_ebooks]

i laughed so hard at the whole "good morning" thing in seattle vs other places ... it's the exact same here in amsterdam. i moved here from chicago and people in chicago were WILDLY friendly in comparison. here if you even say hi to a stranger, the nicest thing you'll get is a glare LMAO

[@carmellab1549]

Thank god Seattle isn’t just downtown and ppl need to know this... because it’s nasty, dirty and over run with homeless drug addicts etc. The rest of the area is beautiful. I stay with family at their house on boarder of Seattle and Renton and your summary is quite accurate

[@carmellab1549]

@Michael Hansen high end addicts

[@kellidixon6521]

My brother was a missionary in Seattle and Portland for two years and 22 of those months he spent riding a bike everywhere. He said that he was always wet, but his legs had never been stronger, because of the hills. He also said that it was beautiful and he enjoys rain, so he usually didn’t mind it. He also mentioned that there was a big difference between in interacting with people from the different cities. In Texas we say hi to everyone and say yes mam and yes sir. He said he got a lot of interesting responses from those in Seattle, but it was still an amazing experience and he loved the people.

[@G0REgasm]

Revisiting these videos about Seattle,very useful information! I want to move there someday 💙

[@kynialikethecountry2036]

Me, sitting with my cereal, watching intently. My husband: who dat me: Taylor Wynn Long pause... Husband: She'll always be thataylaa to me. 😂 You are SO LOVED in this household.

[@samfapaige]

Same! Except my husband has always called her “That Layla” 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@crystalalemay]

kynia likethecountry agreed!

[@ivorypetalz]

My brother drives bus for metro in Seattle so I always love watching your videos about the city cuz it makes me think of my big bro drivin around out there. I had thought about moving there for a long time but then my husband and I had our first baby and we decided to stay in little ol' Montana instead. Maybe someday.....

[@ASmileofGrace]

I love and needed this video so much!!! Thank you!! 💕💕💕😭😭

[@schubajo]

Great breakdown of the city. I will definitely send this to anyone wondering about living here.

[@TheEmpressJenn]

The Seattle Freeze is real. I’m so glad you mentioned it. Lol

[@jetcitysinatra7300]

*TheEmpresJenn* I have only noticed the "Freeze" from transplants that do not want to be bothered. There are a ton of "Seattleites" that will give you stimulatingly good conversation and might even pay for your lunch to boot.

[@daya820]

TheEmpressJenn if you are not an introverted is hard to adjust and make friends or even talk to people. People are afraid or not interested in making new friends. 😞

[@MakeupMenaree]

I'm from Seattle and moving back after 20 yrs. Shell shock out how much it is to live there now. We are thinking of University Place bc Seattle is crazy expensive now lol

[@Moodtoodrude]

UP is a fantastic area! Depending on where you commute to Sunrise (Puyallup) is gorgeous too, the mountain view is AMAZING!!! Good luck!!! 💙💚💙💚

[@MakeupMenaree]

@@Moodtoodrude oh I know. I was born in Puyallup but that's not an area close enough to where we will be employed

[@85arrie]

Tacoma is getting expensive as well because all the Seattlelites are moving here since Seattle is so expensive

[@MakeupMenaree]

@@85arrie ya I seen that. Definitely not like it used to be

[@NaomiDollxoxo]

It's a pretty nice area

[@brianaschino4903]

Thx for doing this video, I’ve wanted to visit Seattle for awhile now!

[@bnelson52]

You are so good. So thorough and interesting. What a great video!

[@tarotwithtara2022]

I think this is an excellent idea for a video!

[@nicaelawallace8881]

Ive lived around Seattle my entire life. Ive never lived in Seattle; ive lived north and currently south of Seattle. frankly i prefer living in the suburbs or cities outside of Seattle. its a bit cheaper and you still get the city feel but with a lot more of a neighborhood vibe along with not being to far from downtown.

[@MusulynMassaquoi]

Hey Queen Thankyou for making this video ❤

[@johnkeller6086]

Thank you for all the information! Really helpful on where to look for moving locations.. :)

[@grainnescanlon2690]

"hop on the 5" CALIFORNIAN

[@DJ_BROBOT]

I heard that too... FACTZ

[@zenderlee]

@Richard A. Castaneda Yeah, but have you actually been on a bus downtown lately? Not the most pleasant experience. Are the ferries included in that? I could write a book about just how bad the ferry experience has become (it was great when we moved to Seattle in 2004; now it's a special form of hell). I think we should rank #1 just for having something known as the SLUT, lol! I hope locals never stop using that moniker, it's hilarious!

[@qt_stacy]

Grainne Scanlon California and Seattle actually both have an i405 even tho it’s not an interstate. It’s called i405 in Seattle because it’s about 40 miles parallel to i5 and I believe it’s like 60 miles parallel to i5 in California lol. Fun fact

[@qt_stacy]

Richard A. Castaneda public transport here is above ground, every county has its own public transport system and they aren’t set up to travel in between counties very well. And if to clarify how little the counties are geographixally. I live a 15 min drive north of Seattle, king county, without traffic and I am in a Snohomish county. So it’s definitely flawed and relatively inconvenient. We are absolutely incredibly progressive regarding reducing commuter traffic therefore public transport has been given a much larger budget and is significantly improving

[@Itsjustkat1003]

Stacy Abele Seattle locals don’t say “the” before the highway/interstate number. It’s one thing that points out a local verses a transplant. Locals say “take 405” or “traffic was so bad on i5 today.”

[@brittanip4681]

I was literally just up that way! Drove through Seattle to get to Bellingham!

[@sarahbates8404]

I love this video! Thank you so much for making this video it’s super helpful. It’s my dream/goal to live in Seattle or Portland!