Best Places to Live in Washington

If you’re looking for some ideas on where to live in Washington, you’ve come to the right place!

Obviously, the best place to live is a fairly subjective thing. It all depends on your lifestyle, your family, your job, your hobbies, and your budget. 

Here are some key questions to ask yourself when looking for the best place to live for YOU in Washington:

• What is the cost of housing? (Home prices and rent)
• What is the job market like in the area? 
• How is commuting and transportation? 
• How good are public schools in the area?
• Is it a safe place to live? 
• What is the culture like? 
• What is there to do for fun? 
• What is the weather and climate like throughout the year?

With that said, our picks for the best places to live in Washington include:

1. Bellevue
2. Seattle
3. Spokane

Read why they made the list below!

1. Bellevue

Bellevue is located in King County within the Seattle area of Washington.

With a population of 145,000, Bellevue ranks 5th largest in Washington. It’s a medium-sized city with a suburban and urban feel in most areas. 

Bellevue’s climate is classified as a mild oceanic climate with frequent rain from October to May and warm summers. Average highs range from 43 to 78 throughout the year, with August being the hottest month on average. 

Average lows range from 32 to 57, with January being the coldest month of the year on average. 

Here’s how we rate Bellevue on a few key categories:

2. Seattle

Seattle is located in King County within the central western region of Washington.

With a population of 725,000, Seattle ranks largest in Washington. It’s a large city with an urban feel in most areas. 

Seattle experiences cool, wet winters with mild, dry summers. 

Here’s how we rate Seattle on a few key categories:

3. Spokane

Spokane is located in Spokane County within the eastern region of Washington.

With a population of 217,000, Spokane ranks 2nd largest in Washington. It’s a medium-sized city with a suburban feel in most areas. 

Spokane’s climate is classified as a warm summer humid continental climate with significant precipitation in the winter and warm, dry summers. Average highs range from 34 to 84 throughout the year, with July being the hottest month on average. 

Average lows range from 29 to 57, with January being the coldest month of the year on average. 

Here’s how we rate Spokane on a few key categories:

Next Steps: Prepare for your Move

Moving to a new state or new city can be a pretty daunting process! Trust us, we’ve been there. 

That’s why we’ve created this site to help you along the way. Check out some of our other resources as you continue down the path towards your new home:

• Moving to Washington Checklist
• What’s it like living in Washington?

Plus, we’ve made it easy for you to shop and compare all different types of insurance policies as you prepare for your move. (Expert tip: This is one of the BEST ways to save some money). Get started below:

• Car Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Home Insurance
• Renter’s Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Motorcycle Insurance