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Named for the first president of the United States.

Washington is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.

This state is a breathtaking wonderland of perfectly landscaped beauty.

The residents enjoy the highest incomes in the nation.

This is also one of seven states that don’t pay state individual income tax.

With a booming job market fueled by the tech industry in the Seattle area, along with a

temperate climate, it’s easy to see why Washington is one of the most popular states

in the country.

10. Olympia.

Olympia has an exceptional quality of life without a high cost of living.

Olympia offers affordability in the Pacific Northwest, fairly budget-friendly.

The famous Mount Rainier National Park is just over an hour’s drive away is a great

place for outdoor activities.

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As with most cities, the crime rate in Olympia is wanting, but it is generally a great place

for not just young professionals, but families as well.

9. Spokane.

If you’re looking for a city that combines urban living with easy access to nature, Spokane

is an ideal place for you.

This area is home to five universities and two medical schools, boosting the city’s

education score and providing residents with educational activities and job opportunities.

Craft brewer and winemaker are local dream jobs.

Spokane is serious about eating local, and luckily the region has so much to offer.

The city is also a perfect mix of urban and natural, which means the options are endless.

8. Bellingham.

Bellingham is a coastal city in Washington State, near the Canadian border.

East is Mount Baker, a huge snow-capped volcano with ski runs.

The city's population was 91,000 in 2019.

Bellingham's climate is generally mild with both sea and mountain views that include the

San Juan Islands and North Cascades.

Bellingham has a thriving economy that helps the tax base and helps a city attract and

retain talent.

7. Tacoma.

Tacoma is the third most populated city in the state.

It's known for the Museum of Glass, which has works by renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly

among its exhibits.

This city also boasts affordable cost-of-living, beautiful year-round weather, and plenty of

indoor and outdoor activities making it one of the best places to live.

The most common job sectors in Tacoma include administrative, retail, and management.

The highest paid jobs in the Tacoma area include Health Practitioners, Computer & Mathematics,

and firefighting supervisors.

6. Pullman.

Pullman is the largest city in Whitman County.

The population is about 34,000.

This city is where Washington State University located.

Several restaurants, boutiques, and entertainment venues cater to students and keep the town

feeling fun and youthful.

At 68 crimes per 100,000 residents, Pullman has a crime rate that is far below the national

average.

Not too far of a car ride away, you’ll find Palouse Falls State Park, you will be overwhelmed

by the feeling of looking down at this deep waterfall and vast canyon.

5. Kirkland.

Kirkland is suburb east of Seattle, its population is about 90,000, which made it the sixth-largest

city in the county and the thirteenth-largest in the state.

Located on the shores of Lake Washington, Kirkland has stunning scenery and beautiful

beaches.

You can easily enjoy the view of Seattle skyline.

Kirkland also has a strong economy.

Tech giants like Google, IBM, and Microsoft have well-established branch offices in the

area.

It also has wineries, great shopping & restaurant,…

4. Bellevue.

Bellevue locates on opposite shores of Lake Washington.

Like other cities in Washington State, this city has amazing parks that offer everything

from playgrounds to seashore to forest hikes.

Downtown Park has a large lawn, gardens, and a waterfall.

The unemployment rate has continued to decrease over the years.

Bellevue schools rank highly for test scores plays an important factor in deciding if this

area is the right place to live.

3. Bainbridge Island.

Bainbridge Island is a small city in western Washington state.

It is the home of 25,000 residents.

Bainbridge Island is connected to the Kitsap Peninsula by the Agate Pass Bridge, the only

other public way of the island is by the Seattle–Bainbridge ferry.

The city was named the second-best place to live in the United States.

It has the strongest online business community as recognized by Google.

This island has an A-one public school education system and promises a range of family-friendly

outdoor activities.

2. Redmond.

Several companies in the high-tech industry are based in Redmond, this city is commonly

recognized as the home of Microsoft and Nintendo of America, with 67,600 residents.

Redmond is a haven for professionals, but there's also a great place for married couples

and young families with a very low rate of crime.

Redmond, like most of the Pacific Northwest, has a mild climate for its latitude, but still

gets all four seasons.

Summers tend to be warm and dry, with low rainfall and sunny or partly sunny from June

to September.

Winters tend to be cool and wet, with November being the rainiest month of the year.

1. Seattle.

Seattle is the largest city of the state, with 750,000 residents.

Seattle is a well-employed area, with technology jobs at companies like Amazon, Microsoft,

and Zillow, and careers in major industries like biotech

and health care, and maritime industries, including both shipping and fishing.

Natural in Seattle is truly a gem in the Pacific Northwest.

And there are some of other biggest draws in the big city: A great school district,

buzzing nightlife, outdoor activities, short commute times.

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