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What are the best places to live in Seattle?

I visited Seattle last year and I absolutely loved it. I’m thinking about moving there. Which neighborhoods are the best ones to live in? I want to start looking at apartments to see if I can afford it.

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Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
We totally support moving to a city you love! The best and most popular places to live in
Seattle, Washington
include:
  1. Fremont
  2. Capitol Hill
  3. Ballard
  4. Lower Queen Anne
  5. Belltown
  6. Chinatown-International District
  7. South Lake Union
  8. Beacon Hill
Overall, though, it’s hard to go wrong when choosing a neighborhood in Seattle. It has consistently been ranked as one of the best places to live in the United States, has great outdoor exploration options nearby, and is known to be extremely environmentally-friendly.
However, it’s also worth noting that Seattle can be an expensive place to live. The city is often compared to
L.A.
in terms of cost of living, if that gives you an idea of the types of prices you’ll be paying.
To offset some of the costs of living in Seattle, check out the
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car insurance
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