Gotta head for Bothell, Washington, and the newly renovated Anderson School , which opened this week. Have you counted the number of construction cranes around South Lake Union alone? Want a job? Not trying to get all snooty about this, but in the Academic Ranking of World Universities , the University of Washington ranked 15th in the world for the quality of its education. In Oregon, pro football fans cheer for — oh, the Seattle Seahawks. Share story. By Brian J. Most Read Life Stories Finally, somewhere in Ballard where you can get a beer, plus 7 more Seattle-area bar openings New segment of King County Eastside trail opens near Newcastle Beach Park Skillet caramelized cabbage with yogurt and dill is a surprisingly dazzling dish Is Portland America's most vegan-friendly city?
The beautiful mountain scenery is a plus. In the rest of the article, we describe life in both Washington State and Oregon to help you choose the right state to retire in. This tax adds to the total of your purchases. However, Oregon makes up for this lost revenue by taking more income and property taxes. However, it gets pretty wet, particularly during the rainy season, extending from October to April.
You can expect an average of 35 to 40 inches to 1, mm of precipitation in lowlands and 60 to inches 1, to 3, mm in coastal areas. These figures vary with various locations within the state.
You would find warmer summers and cooler winters in Eastern Washington. Prepare for snow because you might get as much as inches Nmm of snowfall in the cascades. You might also want to keep that umbrella close all year round in Washington. Washington has a pretty low crime rate of Oregon is also pretty safe, with 2. Property crime is A cost of living index allows you to compare what it costs to live in one place against another, revealing how far your money will go in different areas.
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Apart from that, we also have a major junior hockey team, the Portland Winterhawks, and the Portland Pickles, a Class A baseball team. One thing you will learn quickly while living in Oregon is that Oregonians are constantly thinking about the Big One — a disastrous 8.
So heads up! The diversity in landscape and the plethora of things to do make living in Oregon a true delight. I hope you found this list helpful. Thanks for the honest information. We visited Oregon for the first time this summer and fell in love!
In many ways, it sounds like Arizona current home , only with a coast. If you drove aggressively back home, we hate that here. If you are in a hurry, Oregon will drive you mad. We like our friendly ways and we like being low key, dressing casually and spending time in nature, quietly.
Loud, egotistical people have no place here. Oregon might be a good fit if you are a peaceful person with a kind heart and a love of the outdoors. The hipster glory days of Portland are gone now, so if that is what you seek, you will only find its shadow now.
Some simple rules, drive carefully and slowly, never honk at anyone, let people merge onto the freeway, slow down for them, mind your own business, smile a lot, be nice.
Do those things and you will fit in fine. And yeah, we still look squinty eyed at Californians and nobody does that more than Californians who became Oregonians.
Moving to Oregon? Quick Stats With a population of 4. The nature is unbelievable One of my favorite things about living in Oregon is the epic natural scenery. From towering volcanic peaks to breathtaking beaches and vast deserts, Oregon has it all. Cyclists rejoice! To each their own, I guess. As someone that lives in Oregon, I find it incredibly easy to vote from the comfort of home.
Now, if only we can make election day a national holiday… 7. Oregonians care about the environment Oregonians take great pride in their love for the environment. Access to the Oregon Coast One of the best things about living in Oregon is having access to the striking Oregon coastline.
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