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Old 04-06-2007, 07:02 PM
 
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I have posted this on the Washington thread as well, I am basically trying to figure out which state would be better, in respects to housing, crime and weather, I know both are often rainy and can get cold, and being a Pgh native, that is certainly not a problem here, but if you could, please give me some feedback, I would appreciate it! THanks!
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Old 04-08-2007, 08:56 PM
 
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Default Portland or Seattle?

We've done a lot of research on living in both areas. I'm from the Seattle area and my husband is from the Pittsburgh PA area. We chose Portland because it's more affordable than Seattle and gives us the same options for his job.
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Old 04-09-2007, 06:39 AM
 
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Thanks so much for your info Kristine!!! Have you found any safe, clean neighborhoods/towns? We want to rent first as the housing market now seems to be going south, we are scared to buy, esp coming from the east coast and not knowing the area very well here.
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Old 04-18-2007, 11:56 AM
 
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I've recently moved from Seattle to Portland so maybe I can be of help.

I loved what Seattle has to offer, bigger city, national sports teams & stadiums located in the city making it easy to catch games. More senic, water and mountains to the east & west. Bigger employers & high tech companys. Of course the issues are high cost of living & traffic.

Portland is very nice as well, the weather is similar & it has a nice trendy downtown area (Pearl district) along with the normal business district. Housing is much cheaper, about $200K lower for a similar house in Seattle, and traffic is a little better.

Both places have similar northern west coast folks, though the drivers are really laid back in Seattle.
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Old 05-05-2007, 06:24 AM
 
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Default Portland/Seattle

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Thanks so much for your info Kristine!!! Have you found any safe, clean neighborhoods/towns? We want to rent first as the housing market now seems to be going south, we are scared to buy, esp coming from the east coast and not knowing the area very well here.
We're leaning toward Multnohmah Village or St. Johns in Portland North. Our first house hunt is scheduled in the next couple of weeks.
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