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!!!
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...🌟🙌🏽
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!
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.
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.
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
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
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 🙄😔
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.
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.
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.
@@_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.
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
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.
*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
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!
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!!!
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
*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?
@@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.
It’s because of those goddamn transplants since amazon has established their headquarters here. These transplants are bringing their negative personalities to the roads.
@@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.
I’ve lived in San Antonio, Austin, Houston, Chicago, Orlando and Puerto Rico. Seattle is by far the worst city I’ve ever lived. It’s soul sucking. Been here about 6 months and I’m already making arrangements to move out of Washington. It’s a good place to visit and see nature, absolutely terrible place to live. If you’re social, extroverted, don’t like people driving 20mph under the speed limit in the left lane. Like good costumer service at stores, bars, restaurants. Then do not move here. Things move so slowly here for anything to get done. If you’re used to a fast pace of life you’ll find yourself frustrated at the lack of motivation people have here.
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.
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.
@@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.
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".
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 ☹️
@@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.
@@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.
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
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!!
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 😧😂
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.
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.
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
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.
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....
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?
@@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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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
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
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.💚
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 😂😂
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.
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.
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 😍😍
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.
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. 🤗
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
I’ve lived in Seattle for 11years and think the bus/transit system is amazing! The general opinion amongst people I know that do not ride transit think that it’s bad,. And I did too until I started using it. There are several types of public transportation in Seattle; Seattle metro, sound transit, and the light rail are the three main ones. Metro is local and will get you around the neighborhood. Sound transit gets you from city to city aka Seattle to Bellevue, Tacoma, Kent, Redmond,. And the light rail gets you from the university of Washington to caphill, downtown, south Seattle and the airport!! All using the same card with transfers working seamlessly between all three. I want to make a video on this so bad because I see it misrepresented often. Hope this helped someone
Destiny Reidel same! But luckily for me, my bus stop gives me three options including a rapidride & Express to get to and from work. I can’t imagine for people living in inconvenient areas to commute though :(. Thankful that a lot of companies provide a free orca card!
I think it just depends where you're going/coming from. I've taken the metro and lightrail and it's great for certain routes but really horrible for others, and when I took the bus to work it was on time maybe 10% of the time. Glad you like it though and have had a good experience! Hopefully it'll get better in the coming years :)
@@supplyanddistributions6418 I was just thinking that! I just moved to Washington from Tampa and every time some one complains about transit here I'm just like you should go live in FL for a bit.
Homelessness is a huge problem in Seattle. I left the area in 2015 and when I went back this summer I was shocked at how much worse it’s gotten. Definitely something to be aware of.
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!!!!!
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.
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.
I’ve lived in Seattle my whole life (32 years uggh) and I have been hit on in a public environment less than 10 times. Guys definitely don’t hit on women here.
Jillian Pelkey I’ve had the opposite happen. And men get weirdly aggressive when you turn them down. Like bro I was cute up until I rejected you huh? 😂😂😂
Guys here are quick to rape someone though. And what trips me out is no one does anything to them. If this was back home we would’ve kicked his ass out the neighborhood.
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.
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
Half way through the video I’m wondering does she mention the homeless problem? Because the rent is high , no parking, and needles everywhere that’s seattle nowadays. Wasn’t always that way but now it is.
I wish you’d have addressed gentrification and the impact it’s having on housing. Please don’t move here is all I can say..., but this job market is literally the greatest we’ve had in decades
Oh wow.. that is crazy expensive. I'm over here bitching about the cost of apartments in my city going up from 600 to 700 a month. Buttt.. most places around here pay shit. So 🤷♀️
@@BlackMetalUpTheAss about 25 mins south of cleveland, ohio lol. The next city over has places In the 500s And of you go more towards Cleveland you can rent an entire house for around 700, and it's a decent area
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!)
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.
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.
I moved to Seattle a little over a year ago. And I fell in love. Personally, I quite like the public transportation here. For the first 3 months of moving here I didn’t have a car. I travelled by bus, train, or the rail. I lived in First Hill at that time and travelled for work to Everett and Tacoma all by public transport. I loved living in first hill just cuz I love that I can simply walk to anywhere at any time. But it’s true that mileage means nothing. I hate the traffic and the parking situation!! There’s very very limited parking areas and the parking structures are expensive. Pretty much the only cons I’ve found so far. Anyway, I like it here. 😊 PS- the dating scene here can be sleezy. Haha. I would be in a club at Cap hill and men are pretty brazen regardless if the female is single or not. I met my bf in Seattle and we’ve gone clubbing together with our friends. Even if they see you with a guy, they still come up and dance with you and try to hit on you. Like they don’t care. I haven’t had that happen when I lived in SoCal, Vegas and in Asia. Idk if it was just random occurrences but I ended up hating going to clubs and bars here. Which is fine cuz I’m old already anyway 😂
@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!
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
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
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.”
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!!
I wish you would’ve talked about Seattle’s homeless issue. It’s important for people to know that they may not feel safe walking alone in the areas they choose to live in. I grew up right outside of Seattle and I’ve seen the city get worse and worse through the years. I definitely avoid certain areas and pay extra for parking in safer places. Yes I understand they are just humans trying their best, but there’s always bad eggs.
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.
Portland is no less expensive... I pay almost $900 for a 150 square foot studio downtown, the burbs are about the same as what you said it is for Seattle!
my fiancé and I have visited twice and we always talking about moving there. We’re not huge fans of Florida and just want to get away. It’s just so pricey. Loved this video. Thanks Taylor!
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
I live in Kirkland (Seattle suburb - Eastside). I've lived here for nearly 4 years with no car. I work from home, though. I regularly do weekend getaways, so I just rent a car from Enterprise when I need it. It's convenient because I don't have to maintain the vehicle, or pay to park it, etc. Renting the car when you need it is the way to go. No car living in Seattle is totally doable.
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 💚
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💖
I can contest to living in Washington, born and raised here! It’s amazing! I see why people transplant here, and I’m all for it. With all the different cultures and people, we have grown this area into something else. Like Taylor said, it’s expensive but worth it. You may have to put your dimes and dreams all in, but anyone can do it. The most beautiful part about not just Seattle is the amount of scenery. We are ocean to desert highlands in no more than a 5 hour road trip. If or when you visit Seattle, make sure to rent a car and hit the ferry rides west or catch the 90 towards the cascades, you will love it! 🖤🖤🖤
My daughter lives in Portland and I have been to Seattle exactly twice. Both times it rained for about 2 seconds, and was beautuful for the rest of the day! The first time, I visited, I caught a giant dead fish that one of the guys threw at me at the Pike Place Fish Market, went up in the Space Needle and had coffee at the original Starbuck's. The second time we went out on the pier at the Pike Place Market and visited the Gas Works Park which is the coolest park ever! I love Seattle!
I just came back from Seattle today and I live in Memphis...yes say what you want that my city is bad but we’re in the south and I’m not even going to lie the people in Seattle are NIIIIIIIIICE. I had a number of people wave to me and my friend, say hello to us first, smile and hold long conversations and lastly help us get around. I was only there 3 days but I am not a believer of the Seattle freeze.
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.
*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.
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. 😞
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.....
Being a Seattle native I noticed how over the years buildings kept going up and the cost of living rising with it. Soon there won't be any room and crowded as hell.
Come to the Eastern side of the state when you want some sunshine and friendly hello’s. We also say “Good Morning” to strangers all the time. I can show you where the grapes for wine and hops for beer are grown and some amazing farm to table restaurants are.
As much as I love being from Seattle and living in Washington my whole life I hate the price range in Seattle Renton and Federal way Literally over price for the old interior apartments Let’s not talk about the new development apartments 1,800 and up.. Hello from the other side Gig Harbor 👋🏻
afic10 😩 even in the “bad” areas like in the south bronx where I live.... the rent is ridiculous! A One bedroom run down with no hot water/heat in 20 degree weather a few times a month and rarely walking on clean hallway floors will cost you $2,000. Edit: only amenity is the front door key (better hope you catch the super to grab ur copy) I gotta level up man 🙏🏼
I've moved three times in the city of Seattle and I have no idea where the hell someone would find a $1,400, or even $1,600 two bedroom. I have a studio with a walk-in closet in an old building in a good area and my rent is $1450, includes utilities, 10th floor with a nice view. My friends all agree that it's a good deal.
The average two bedroom apartment in the Greenwood and Greenlake neighborhood with a washer/dryer in a newish building is between $2400 and $2700 a month with no included utilities. Parking is also becoming super rare. A lot of newly built buildings with studios don't offer parking at all for people renting a studio or open one bedroom floorplan
I lived in Upper QA actually right near the Canal! And our rent was $4400 and we had 7 people living with us in a 4 bedroom. - When looking for a single room apartment, it was averaging about $1600-1900! Very expensive. I now live in Kent but commute to Seattle for work! 😊 - Favorite Neighborhoods: - Queen Anne, Ballard, Wedgewood (family vibes) and Montlake! - Mercer Street is a tragedy 😂 hahaha mileage means nothing = best advice ever for living here.
I live in Nashville. Population has grown over 300% in two decades. This has impacted the cost of living immensely. A nice one bedroom apartment around 800 sq. ft near downtown will run you around $2000 a month, but that's on the low end. Even nicer buildings close to music row or Broadway, division st, the gulch, demonbreun will run you a LOT more. Some upwards of $4-5000 a month. It's often cheaper to just buy a house here than it is to rent an apartment.
