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So I really can't narrow it down to 2 choices but I am looking to move from nyc into one of these states sometime mid to late 2019. I work as an LPN and currently make $25/hr. So I am looking for similar wages or even more. I also am considering these places because there isn't income tax and am losing around 1000 a month.
I am in the process of getting a driver's license so my driving record won't be too much really. But I'm not sure if there's such a place for new driver's to get used to driving. I'm a female in her mid-20s and I'm looking for a good arts community as well. I'd also want my own studio too as well.
Seattle is the one place where you could easily live without a car. But it's also by far the most expensive. You won't avoid taxes here...property taxes (via your landlord if you rent) and sales taxes make up the difference. Another positive would be that nurses are probably in high demand.
I could deal (and am used to) with the sales taxes. I really don't spend that often and apparently you could go to nearby Oregon to avoid that. Thanks for the heads up on the property tax. I am a single female so I am definitely renting. And I've already used those COL calculators and according to them with what I make I should be fine. Seattle isn't as expensive as nyc.
Seattle is quite expensive, especially if you’re looking for a studio for yourself as opposed to renting with roommates. Even for a studio, be prepared to be looking at rent + utilities + parking ranging close to $2,000 per month.
Seattle is quite expensive, especially if you’re looking for a studio for yourself as opposed to renting with roommates. Even for a studio, be prepared to be looking at rent + utilities + parking ranging close to $2,000 per month.
A 2016 article in the Seattle times said that out of tens of thousands of new apartments built recently in the city of Seattle, the parking count averaged 0.6 per unit. Nearly all buildings have fewer spaces than units, and many have none at all.
Of course that's partially self-selecting...the buildings that pencil are the ones with less parking, which are also in places that don't require parking or don't require much, but it also speaks to a culture that doesn't require driving.
I could deal (and am used to) with the sales taxes. I really don't spend that often and apparently you could go to nearby Oregon to avoid that. Thanks for the heads up on the property tax. I am a single female so I am definitely renting. And I've already used those COL calculators and according to them with what I make I should be fine. Seattle isn't as expensive as nyc.
Well everyone has to spend. Not just on luxury items but household necessities, so in that regard it’s unavoidable. Fortunately groceries are not taxed. And Oregon is not close enough to be able to take advantage of the tax savings on a regular basis. Not usually worth the mileage, unless you have some big ticket items to purchase. I did go down there to make some large purchases a few weeks ago and saved about $100 in sales tax.
If you don’t live in the city you can get a cheaper place. The south sound suburbs will be a better deal.
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