{"id":4995,"date":"2023-08-16T09:16:58","date_gmt":"2023-08-16T09:16:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bellhopblog.com\/blog\/?p=4995"},"modified":"2024-10-25T19:22:36","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T19:22:36","slug":"best-places-to-live-in-washington-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-washington-state\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Places to Live in Washington State (A 2023 Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_38 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Jump Ahead To: <\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-washington-state\/#The_Best_Places_to_Live_in_Washington_State\" title=\"The Best Places to Live in Washington State\">The Best Places to Live in Washington State<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-washington-state\/#Seattle\" title=\"Seattle\">Seattle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-washington-state\/#Tacoma\" title=\"Tacoma\">Tacoma<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-washington-state\/#Spokane\" title=\"Spokane\">Spokane<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-washington-state\/#Bellingham\" title=\"Bellingham\">Bellingham<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-places-to-live-in-washington-state\/#Final_thoughts_on_the_best_places_to_live_in_Washington_state\" title=\"Final thoughts on the best places to live in Washington state.\">Final thoughts on the best places to live in Washington state.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Best_Places_to_Live_in_Washington_State\"><\/span>The Best Places to Live in Washington State<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Washington is wild. It is untamed. Yet, with this, comes unparalleled beauty you would be hard-pressed to experience in any other U.S. state. The only state named after a U.S. president, we define Washington as a state that has come to know exceptional growth and change, while attempting to protect the natural surroundings. Washington has many beautiful places to choose from, however we\u2019ve done the research and found the best places to live in Washington state.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oh, and before we go any further, we\u2019re Bellhop\u2014<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/wa\/seattle\/movers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seattle movers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/wa\/bellevue\/movers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bellevue movers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and movers throughout the country. We can help you make a <a href=\"\/wa\/seattle\/long-distance-movers\/\">long-distance move to the Seattle area<\/a>, when you&#8217;re ready.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10820 size-full lazyload\" title=\"The Best Places to Live in Washington State (A 2022 Guide) Bellhop Blog\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Best Places to Live in Washington State (A 2022 Guide) Bellhop Blog\" width=\"1470\" height=\"980\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1470px) 100vw, 1470px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/washingtonstate.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/washingtonstate.jpeg 1470w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/washingtonstate-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/washingtonstate-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/washingtonstate-768x512.jpeg 768w\"><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home to five active volcanoes (Mount St. Helens, Mount Rainier, Glacier Peak, Mount Baker, and Mount Adams)\u2026 Washington State is filled with a massive titan-like peaks, a few that could explode into a fiery storm at any moment. They\u2019re not going to, of course. Or, at least we don\u2019t think so\u2026 considering the last major eruption in Washington took place thirty-nine years ago.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back in 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted making history in a violent way\u2026 overnight Washington became home to the deadliest most destructive volcanic eruption in the United States, ever. It still is. On that day, the volcano spilled out 540 million tons of ash and took the lives of fifty-seven people.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Washington State can be thought of as two states, split geographically by the 6,000+ foot Cascade Mountain range running the entire state. The west side is very green and very liberal. The east side is high desert, yes, desert, and very conservative. So if you want to flock together, you have good choices.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We need to talk about rain. And cloud cover. Because, where you choose to live, clouds may impact your moods. Seattleites like to mention the rain to anyone thinking of moving, particularly from California. That used to work, but the tech boom changed all that. The coastal towns like Quinault get nearly 200 inches annually. Seattle gets a more livable 40 or so. That\u2019s about the same as New York. But it comes down differently with a very certain rainy season from October to April, and sometimes stretches into June. Cloud cover can be your enemy. You can honestly expect 20-30 day stretches with little direct sun. If this challenges you, then consider Spokane in the east.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earthquakes are a more realistic threat. The region gets some periodic shakes that are noteworthy. The entire west side shares many of the same threats as California, with predictions for much larger events. Can we predict them? No. So if you choose to move here, consider laying in supplies, and choosing newer-built structures that have more rigorous codes.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>Still interested? Haven\u2019t scared you off? The dangers seem almost biblical. The good news is that there are many beautiful reasons to offset them. Like for instance mountains and water all around. Temperate weather. A booming, tech-driven economy that now dwarfs the lumber and aircraft industry they sprang from. Great restaurants, culture, entertainment, and sports teams. And a truly diverse population where you can find your flock and build a great nest.<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we will be looking at four cities that make Washington what it is. Four cities we recommend you pack your bags and move to immediately. It is up to you, however, to decide which one to call home.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4>The 4 best places to live in Washington.<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Washington is home to some splendid cities, many of which we will be touching on in this article. But, with this, Washington is home to some truly exceptional towns, too. Some might even argue the coolest towns in America.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before diving into some of the best places to live in Washington, we wanted to share a few towns to checkout, just in case big city life is not the life for you.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Olympia, Washington sits just across the Columbia from Portland. Some 55,000 folks like living where they pay no income tax and driving to Portland where there is no sales tax.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tri-Cities, Washington in eastern Washington is made up of three separate but nearby cities (Kennewick, Richland and Walla Walla), that sit at the confluence of the Yakima, Snake, and Columbia Rivers in the Columbia Basin of Eastern Washington. 300,00 folks enjoy a hot-weather, wine growing climate, with many working at the nearby Hanford Nuclear site.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4>Now, for the big dogs.<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3745 lazyload\" title=\"The Best Places to Live in Washington State (A 2022 Guide) Bellhop Blog\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Best Places to Live in Washington State (A 2022 Guide) Bellhop Blog\" width=\"1880\" height=\"1254\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1880px) 100vw, 1880px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/seattle5.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/seattle5.jpg 1880w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/seattle5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/seattle5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/seattle5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/seattle5-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seattle\"><\/span>Seattle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seattle, Washington lands first on our list of the best places to live in Washington state, because it is a city of transplants, a rainy but vibrant haven for travelers, dreamers, creatives and entrepreneurs looking for a place to call home. There is something about Seattle that grabs you by the shirt collar and pulls you in. It is enticing. It is unique, like nothing you have ever seen before. It is Seattle.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better yet (well depending on who you ask), it is growing by leaps and bounds. Margaret O\u2019Mara, the University of Washington History Professor told the Seattle Times that like San Francisco, Seattle is a gold-rush city\u2026 that it takes off like crazy during economic booms. The latest boom hasn\u2019t stopped.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And, she is right. With Amazon, Starbucks, Microsoft (as well as regional outposts for Facebook, Google and Adobe) being based in Seattle, the town has achieved critical lift-off to launch hundreds of startups, helped with a world-class research-based University of Washington campus.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With that said, Seattle isn\u2019t perfect. It is far from perfect. Besides the weather it is super expensive. Like New York City and San Francisco expensive. For an apartment, expect to pay $2,200. Yes, you, unfortunately, did read that correctly. Zillow quotes an average home price for Seattle at $840,000. In the 70\u2019s you could by waterfront property for $100 a foot. Today expect to pay $15,000,000 for waterfront.\u00a0 Eastside communities (on the other side of 25-mile long Lake Washington) include Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond and Issaquah. These have exploded and offer homes in the $800,000 to $3,00,000 range.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commuting, too, can be a hassle. The Seattle area has historically been ranked as the 4<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> worst commute in the US. The county offers great Metro bus routes and is building a light-rail system to ease congestion. So, the answer may be to live close in. Seattle is re-imagining new pocket neighborhoods like Columbia City, Ballard and SODO. Each has a unique character worth exploring. And don\u2019t worry, Seattle\u2019s hills mean you are never far from a view of water and mountains.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4>So, who is Seattle for?<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We would say that Seattle is for the fearless and the ambitious. Unlike some of the other cities, we\u2019ve covered in our write-ups. Seattle isn\u2019t the friendliest of cities to newcomers. No, it doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re not going to make friends, but you will have to work to overcome the \u2018chill\u2019 greeting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><div class=\"getbe-middle\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"getbe-1873520289\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/book\/service\/\" aria-label=\"The Better Way to Move\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Better Way to Move\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" width=\"600\" height=\"160\" style=\" max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160.png 600w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160-300x80.png 300w\"><\/a><\/div>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With that said, it really is hard to beat the opportunity present in Seattle, especially if you\u2019re a young professional, maybe non-white, looking to make a name for yourself. Seattle is incredibly diverse. It has always had an \u2018anchor\u2019 Asian community but now it\u2019s truly noteworthy by US comparison at 16%. Eastside Bellevue has an eye-popping 38%, drawn by highly ranked high schools and near-100% graduation rates.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4997 lazyload\" title=\"The Best Places to Live in Washington State (A 2022 Guide) Bellhop Blog\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Best Places to Live in Washington State (A 2022 Guide) Bellhop Blog\" width=\"1880\" height=\"1852\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1880px) 100vw, 1880px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/washington2.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/washington2.jpg 1880w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/washington2-300x296.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/washington2-768x757.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/washington2-1024x1009.jpg 1024w\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tacoma\"><\/span>Tacoma<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Folks in Washington like to joke that Tacoma is Seattle\u2019s little sister. The city is little, compared to Seattle\u2026 clocking in at 219,000 residents. But, Tacoma is little in a refreshing kind of way. It\u2019s growing, at a more modest pace and offers a more laid back culture than what can be found in Seattle.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With that said, Seattle isn\u2019t the only place to make a name for yourself in Washington. Back in 2014, Tacoma was ranked by Forbes as being one of the top cities in the United States for young professionals.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most obvious reason for this is that Tacoma is far more affordable than it\u2019s \u201cbigger sister\u201d. At $1,650 per month for an apartment, young professionals won\u2019t find themselves blowing every bit of their paycheck to simply get by.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, do yourself a favor real quick and Google \u2018Tacoma, Washington\u2019. Your jaw will drop as you look at Mount Rainier overlooking the city like a giant sleeping titan. This view, alone, is worth making the jump there.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4>So, who is Tacoma for?<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tacoma is for the transplant that wants to experience Washington and all of its greatness without having to fuss with the high costs (and perhaps stress) of living in a much larger city like Seattle. Not to mention, we would say that Tacoma offers an even better view of Mount Rainier than Seattle does. But, that\u2019s just our opinion.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4999 lazyload\" title=\"The Best Places to Live in Washington State (A 2022 Guide) Bellhop Blog\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Best Places to Live in Washington State (A 2022 Guide) Bellhop Blog\" width=\"1880\" height=\"1253\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1880px) 100vw, 1880px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/washington4.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/washington4.jpg 1880w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/washington4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/washington4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/washington4-1024x682.jpg 1024w\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spokane\"><\/span>Spokane<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will be honest. We are a bit obsessed with Spokane, Washington. It is a city so stunning that it looks like it\u2019s on another planet. With the Spokane river sweeping through the city, scattered lakes, basalt columns and plenty of green spaces\u2026 Spokane truly lives up to its motto\u2026 \u201cNear nature, near perfect.\u201d One look and you\u2019ll quickly understand why Spokane has been ranked by <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">US News<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as one of the best places to live.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better yet, Spokane is just slightly larger than Tacoma, sitting right around 230,000 residents. So, it offers a small town feel that transplants grow to really appreciate, and without the rainy weather.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of the four best places to live in Washington, we would say that Spokane gives residents the best access to the state\u2019s beautiful outdoors. The city is within an hour drive of 76 lakes, a dozen or so rivers and one of Washington\u2019s true gems\u2026 Lake Coeur d\u2019Alene. However, if skiing is your thing, better to consider a west-side home.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not to mention, with Spokane being home to Gonzaga University, the city has seen a pretty aggressive push in terms of startup growth with the help of StartUp Spokane.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>If you&#8217;re thinking about a move to Spokane, our moving partner, <a href=\"https:\/\/a2bmoving.net\/\">A2B Moving<\/a>, is based there.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4>So, who is Spokane for?<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spokane is for those looking to live in arguably one of the prettiest cities in the United States. The Spokane river knives right through Spokane and half of nearly all of the city\u2019s downtown buildings are registered on the Historic Registry. It\u2019s a city that feels more like a small town and in our opinion, the perfect jumping off point for folks wanting to get their toes wet in Washington.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bellingham\"><\/span><b>Bellingham<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bellingham is an overlooked town that just may be what you are looking for. Its population is a healthy 94,000, anchored by a vibrant Western Washington University. The town sits 88 miles north of Seattle and 55 miles south of Vancouver. Getting there is easy on the I-5 freeway or via Amtrak. Skiing is nearby at Mount Baker, and you are surrounded by all the out of doors you can eat. Gallup has ranked the city as one of the happiest places in the US, and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forbes<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> placed it high on the list for retirement. Homes are cheaper than Seattle too. Not a bad thing.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h4>So, who is Bellingham for?<\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want a quieter lifestyle, are outdoorsy, but yearn for a nearby jolt of international sophistication, this town may be your best bet. The city has many fine dining restaurants, started by pioneering Seattle chefs. The university offers entertainment, and if you can work remote, this is a great option. It\u2019s hip without the urban drive. This is definitely worth exploring if you can.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_thoughts_on_the_best_places_to_live_in_Washington_state\"><\/span>Final thoughts on the best places to live in Washington state.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We love states like Washington because they offer so many great cities to choose from. In fact, there were so many, that we had to kick things off by giving you a list of three towns worth checking out, too.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With that said, we imagine you\u2019re experiencing a bit of analysis paralysis right now\u2026 with all the great places to choose from, where does one call home?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for a big city, you have to go with Seattle. There isn\u2019t another option. But, if you\u2019re open to living in a slightly smaller city, you can rule out Seattle and go with Spokane or Tacoma.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of where you decide to call home, always remember, Bellhop will help you get there\u2026 and that\u2019s a promise.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you decide to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/moving-to-washington-state\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">move in or to Washington<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, don\u2019t hesitate to reach out. We coordinate local and long-distance moving services in Washington, and we would love to help!<\/span><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Best Places to Live in Washington State Washington is wild. It is untamed. 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