Are there any neighborhoods in Seattle that have a San Francisco vibe? (apartment, crime)

[Flasket]

I would prefer boutiques cafes art galleries restaurants and some nightlife.
I might relocate to Seattle because San Fran has way to much crime nowadays. The cost of living in San Fran is absurd. Seattle seems cheaper.
Also Is there any subway system in Seattle? Do I need a car in order to get to places?

Thanks!

[Vinylly]

I would say Capital Hill is most like San Franciso, specially S.F's Castro Dist. Queen Anne is most like S.F.'s Union Street., Fremont is most like Height Ashbury. However, no place in Seattle has the unique archectecure of S.F. It's too young a city for that. Seattle has hills, but not the increidiable hills of S.F.
Oh, and the Universiy Dist. is very much like Burkeley of course.

[Andy]

Are there any neighborhoods in Seattle that have a San Francisco vibe? I hope not. SF is a model of how NOT to do things.

Try Portland instead. It has lightrail, artsy fartsy crap, and the same dumb /corrupt SF style govt. that jumps all over the latest fad.

[Andy]

Originally Posted by Vinylly

Oh, and the Universiy Dist. is very much like Burkeley of course.

FALSE!!!!!!!!!!! The Ave. is is a Berekleyesque dump, but please don't slander the rest of the U-Dist.

[Ira500]

SF has much better public transit than Seattle as it is more densely populated, but Seattle's isn't bad, and there are certain neighborhoods where it's easy and preferable to live without a car, like downtown,First Hill, Capitol Hill, Queen Anne,North Beacon Hill, and others. Rail is relatively new in Seattle so it's not yet a huge system, but it is expanding.

[Flasket]

Originally Posted by Ira500

SF has much better public transit than Seattle as it is more densely populated, but Seattle's isn't bad, and there are certain neighborhoods where it's easy and preferable to live without a car, like downtown,First Hill, Capitol Hill, Queen Anne,North Beacon Hill, and others. Rail is relatively new in Seattle so it's not yet a huge system, but it is expanding.

Could I live off of 55,000 USD per year and still be happy?
Yeah SF is corrupt. Right now I'm being paid 125,000 USD
Per year in SF. I have a feeling I would be paid much less in Seattle.
I'm a political science professor at berkely currently. Also is Seattle a good place for young people? I'm right now 26 y/o.
Thanks!

[Andy]

Seattle is a good place for young people. With UW, Seattle U., SPU, and multiple community colleges, there is already a built in large base. Plus being a safe, clean, popular city with diverse employment opportunities including some of the hottest tech companies, it is a natural draw for younger people.

As for living on $55,000, that may be possible depending on your housing arrangement and lifestyle. If you need a large apartment in a trendy area, eat out a lot, shop a lot, then you probably will have a tough time. If you are more frugal or can come up with a creative housing solution, then you will be more comfortable. I know plenty of people who make less than 50K in Seattle, but their lifestyle or fortunate housing situation allows them to be comfortable.

[Flasket]

Thanks, Andy!

I found a job as a professor of political science in Seattle that pays 90k per year. It's a bit less then SF but duable. Are there any nice neighborhoods of Seattle that have decent sized homes with a lot of open space With a lot of trees grass and parks?

[Andy]

There are large parks scattered throughout the city, most of which are on the water. The part of Seattle that might best suit your preferences is the northern part of city. Areas north of 85th were the rural areas outside of the city limits in the 1940's, so there are more larger lots scattered about. The area around Carkeek Park is very sylvan and has larger lots. It isn't cheap however. If you go a few block south into Greenwood, it becomes more affordable, but lots are smaller, but still large compared to closer in. The NE part of the city has some nice larger, and sometimes affordable properties, but that area lacks a large signature park, though Sand Point isn't far away.

Because of the native flora, even the denser neighborhoods can seem sylvan and private, so you may be even to find something that works closer in, or near one of the popular, larger parks.

[Flasket]

Originally Posted by Andy

There are large parks scattered throughout the city, most of which are on the water. The part of Seattle that might best suit your preferences is the northern part of city. Areas north of 85th were the rural areas outside of the city limits in the 1940's, so there are more larger lots scattered about. The area around Carkeek Park is very sylvan and has larger lots. It isn't cheap however. If you go a few block south into Greenwood, it becomes more affordable, but lots are smaller, but still large compared to closer in. The NE part of the city has some nice larger, and sometimes affordable properties, but that area lacks a large signature park, though Sand Point isn't far away.

Because of the native flora, even the denser neighborhoods can seem sylvan and private, so you may be even to find something that works closer in, or near one of the popular, larger parks.

I can afford a large house that is UNDER 1.7 million in a good neighborhood.
In San francisco I could not even afford to buy a 2 bed 2 bath 1200 sqft apartment. Seattle seems inexpensive compared to San Fran. Also, what are the best places to catch a taxi cab in Seattle? Any specific areas or streets to catch a cab?

Thanks!