Is moving from Seattle worth it? I've heard the freeze is still in affect in Portland but I'm more worried about prices. I WFH mostly and pull down like 120k a year, Seattle is getting crazy expensive rent wise and crazy full. I'd like to find somewhere new but stick to the PNW.

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I second that with Freelancer. Vancouver is cheaper, free of homelessness filth, easy commute to Portland downtown and you’d save in state income tax

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I truly hope city claims back it’s charm. All the taxes levied upon locals to help those zombies with free medical, dental and monthly allowances gets stop because it certainly not helping current situation.

Just recently I heard some homeless stole a vehicle, crashed and killed several people and cops can’t do shit. Outrageous!!

I personally think if you're going to buy a home Portland will be cheaper, not sure about actual rent in the city proper though. It's certainly less full than Seattle IMO.

I moved from Seattle and bought a house, I definitely don’t think I ever could have afforded to do so in Seattle. But sometimes I really miss it.

Rent in a very nice apartment is around 1500 in Portland they have a lot of deals with 6 weeks free, car parking is somewhat troublesome however

Vancouver Washington is cheaper and taxes are cheaper

I agree! My sister just moved in there this year. She said a lot of good things about the area and encouraged me to move there too.

Vancouver, WA might be a reasonable happy medium

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