BEFORE You Move to WA State...WATCH THIS FIRST! (Living in WA Pros and Cons)

Are you thinking about moving to Washington State in 2026? Before you pack your bags, you need to know the honest pros and cons of living in Washington State. In this video, we break down everything you need to know about life in the Pacific Northwest, from the cost of living in Seattle and Washington State taxes to the reality of the weather. Whether you are looking for homes for sale in Washington or just researching relocating to the PNW, this guide covers the top 10 reasons people love (and hate) living here.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:27 No State Income Tax
02:35 Two States In One: Double The Beauty
03:40 High Quality Healthcare
04:52 Cheap Energy Costs
05:16 Agricultural Hub
06:02 The Great (and Amazing) Outdoors
07:14 Education Flexibility
07:41 Fantastic Coffee
08:18 Low In Bugs
08:47 Strategic Location on Pacific Rim
09:23 Regressive Tax System
09:49 Highest Alcohol Tax in US
10:07 Grey Winters, Smoke-Filled Summers
10:31 Poor Housing Affordability
11:37 The 'Seattle Freeze'
12:49 Traffic & Failing Infrastructure
13:46 Aging Ferry Systems
15:19 Uneven Healthcare in Rural Areas
16:20 High Property Crime and Visible Homelessness
17:36 Deep Political Divides
19:03 How to Decide if WA is Right for You?
19:41 Contact Us/More Information