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Considering the cities, I'm guessing this is a Boeing job. I wonder if there's a pay differential.
The vast majority of the southeast lies in the Cfa climate zone. Humid subtropical or warm oceanic. While the high temps may differ from place-to-place, to me it's still humid AF. Charleston is no exception (nor is Atlanta).
The vast majority of the southeast lies in the Cfa climate zone. Humid subtropical or warm oceanic. While the high temps may differ from place-to-place, to me it's still humid AF. Charleston is no exception (nor is Atlanta).
I actually live here, and I don't care what climate zone we're in. There is a major difference, whether you believe it or not. Anyone that lives here will confirm it as well. There is no way that a coastal climate is identical to a 1,000+ feet above sea level place wedged into the Foothills. There can be and often is a noticeable difference in humidity and temps.
Don't bother with SC. Go to Seattle cause you may not get that opportunity again. Just live in Bellevue for cheaper rent and call it a night.
Well, don't go to Bellevue for cheaper rent. It's expensive. Go north or south for cheaper rents.
Seattle is sort of expensive, but you can also live without a car. Singles and couples often do, though probably not many want to with kids.
If it's Boeing, the buses are typically decent but the plants/offices are still not very central or easy to get to. I don't know the stats, but most probably drive. The good news is housing tends to be cheaper near industrial areas and airports, which is where these are.
Well, don't go to Bellevue for cheaper rent. It's expensive. Go north or south for cheaper rents.
Seattle is sort of expensive, but you can also live without a car. Singles and couples often do, though probably not many want to with kids.
If it's Boeing, the buses are typically decent but the plants/offices are still not very central or easy to get to. I don't know the stats, but most probably drive. The good news is housing tends to be cheaper near industrial areas and airports, which is where these are.
Bellevue is expensive now? Wth. Well I probably shouldn't be surprised. That was the hot spot for techies years ago too. It was only a matter of time.
You might be thinking another area. Bellevue (the eastern suburbs in general) have been expensive for generations. There are some areas of relative affordability of course, like parts of of South Bellevue.
Yes, the job is with Boeing. I'm somewhat torn between the two choices because as appealing as Washington state sounds, the distance and lifestyle adjustment concerns me, being from FL. I have also been told there will be future opportunities to transfer to Seattle if I start in SC.
Well, don't go to Bellevue for cheaper rent. It's expensive. Go north or south for cheaper rents.
Seattle is sort of expensive, but you can also live without a car. Singles and couples often do, though probably not many want to with kids.
If it's Boeing, the buses are typically decent but the plants/offices are still not very central or easy to get to. I don't know the stats, but most probably drive. The good news is housing tends to be cheaper near industrial areas and airports, which is where these are.
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Originally Posted by allenk893
Bellevue is expensive now? Wth. Well I probably shouldn't be surprised. That was the hot spot for techies years ago too. It was only a matter of time.
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Originally Posted by mhays25
You might be thinking another area. Bellevue (the eastern suburbs in general) have been expensive for generations. There are some areas of relative affordability of course, like parts of of South Bellevue.
Once again, look at numbers before going with your gut.
Salaries on average make it more affordable where cities in the Southeast largely lag in that department , with a similar cost of living. Which is how the SF Bay area was recently found to be more affordable than Orlando if renting.
Yes, the job is with Boeing. I'm somewhat torn between the two choices because as appealing as Washington state sounds, the distance and lifestyle adjustment concerns me, being from FL. I have also been told there will be future opportunities to transfer to Seattle if I start in SC.
Sounds like you want SC. Some people like being in familiar territory. Others consider it an adventure and an opportunity to explore a different (and very geographically stunning) corner of the country, especially when young. Different strokes.
Yes, the job is with Boeing. I'm somewhat torn between the two choices because as appealing as Washington state sounds, the distance and lifestyle adjustment concerns me, being from FL. I have also been told there will be future opportunities to transfer to Seattle if I start in SC.
In this situation, it could be a good idea to start out in SC and then spend some time scoping out Washington to see if it would be a place you would want to transfer to when the opportunity arises. Maybe spend a week there in January and see if the constant overcast and rain is something you could tolerate.
Yes, the job is with Boeing. I'm somewhat torn between the two choices because as appealing as Washington state sounds, the distance and lifestyle adjustment concerns me, being from FL. I have also been told there will be future opportunities to transfer to Seattle if I start in SC.
It WOULD be a pretty major lifestyle adjustment, Seattle is completely different than any city in the SE. You really should visit Seattle first. I always thought I'd take it over most of the SE or east coast cities because I really love the idea of living in a big walkable city on the west coast and with those mountains and greenery.... but after visiting it a few times, I would never actually live there.
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