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Washington State is one of the most desirable places to live in the United States. It has stunning natural beauty, a vibrant culture, and a tremendous quality of life. According to rankings from Bestplaces.net, Washington State ranks highly for its educational opportunities, job market, housing affordability, safety index, and climate. The state also offers excellent recreational activities such as hiking and boating. With its abundance of outdoor activities and great quality of life, living in Washington State is an attractive option for many people.

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Over 3 years ago

I've lived in Washington my whole life, and it's my home, I can't imagine living anywhere else, but it's getting so ridiculously expensive to live here... But the  More

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WA has been my home since 1996. I’ve lived in other states and travelled widely so am aware of pros / cons of other localities. Our state is green, with beautiful  More

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Over 3 years ago

I didn't think this Washington state economy was any help, it didn't tell me anything really, except for everything I knew before.  More

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