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Vancouver, Washington is a city located in the Pacific Northwest with a population of approximately 185,000. It is known for its scenic beauty, affordable cost of living, and diverse community. Many people choose to live in this city due to its proximity to Portland, Oregon, and its thriving job market. However, there are also some drawbacks to living in Vancouver, such as high property taxes and occasional traffic congestion. To get a better understanding of what it is like to live in Vancouver, let's take a look at what some users have to say about their experiences in this city.

- "I have been living in Vancouver for 10 years now, and I absolutely love it here. The natural beauty of this place is unparalleled, with its gorgeous parks and rivers. The people here are friendly and welcoming, and the cost of living is much more affordable compared to other cities in this region." - Sarah T.

- "I moved to Vancouver from Seattle last year, and it was the best decision I ever made. The housing market here is much more reasonable, and the job opportunities are endless. Plus, the food scene is amazing, with so many local restaurants and food trucks to choose from. I couldn't be happier with my move." - Mark D.

- "I have lived in Vancouver my whole life, and while it has its perks, it can also be a bit dull. There isn't much to do in terms of nightlife, and the city can feel a bit suburban at times. But overall, it's a great place to raise a family and the schools here are excellent." - Emily L.

- "I moved to Vancouver for work, and I have to say, it's been a bit of a disappointment. The traffic can be horrendous during rush hour, and the cost of living has been steadily increasing. Also, the city doesn't offer much in terms of cultural events or diversity. I'm considering moving back to the East Coast soon." - Max S.

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Current state of affairs - 1/10/2008
I've lived in Vancouver/Clark Co for 36 years. At one time it was beautiful. Vancouver is attractive to many because no income tax, reasonable sales tax, property tax better than Oregon..excellent schools (Vancouver School District).The proximity to Portland is a plus. Truly CAN be skiing, at the beach, in the desert, hiking, in 1 1/2hrs.. However...the growth here in Vancouver is ill-planned, regardless of how many times Vancouver and Clark Co redo the growth plan..since with the pathetic zoning and poor design it looks like a patchwork quilt...flag lots, tiny infill lots...revised traffic standards which allow traffic to idle at intersections & crawl at a pace that just adds polution...There are some very nice neighborhoods..Downtown Vancouver is being "revitalized"...great park & trail system within Vanc. & Clark Co...but much of it is very ugly...who builds townhomes in a old field...nothing within walking distance...not a coffee shop, not a grocery store...everything requires Read More

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Beautiful City Close to Portland - 9/19/2007
Vancouver Washington is the place to live in the USA. There is no sales tax across the river in Oregon. The schools are great here. The property tax is low and there is no state income tax.

What more can you ask Read More

Surprising Crime Rate - 6/18/2007
We moved to Vancouver mid-2006 and were surprised at the high property crime. We live in what seems like a great neighborhood but have seen vandalism, arson, theft from cars and house break-ins all very close to Read More

No sales or income tax - 5/16/2007
Live in Washington (no income tax) and shop in Oregon (no sales Read More

Suburb on the River - 3/12/2007
Vancouver located next to it's larger neighbor Portland Oregon, is ideally located. Any thing you want, cultural events,international airport,thousands of restaurant's name it it's not more than a few minutes drive away. If you want a change of scenery a two hour drive will have you at the Oregon, or Washington coast,in a deep forest with lakes all around, or if you prefer desert with high butte's. Take a drive along the Columbia rive scenic hiway,or a cruise. Like to snow ski, that's also with in the same driving range. If your bored with your choices of activities or surroundings take a drive in any Read More

Good quality of life - if you can take the rain - 2/21/2007
Vancouver and Camas are nice communities to live in. Camas has great schools with active parent organizations. Very low crime too. Proximity to Portland shopping and attractions without the higher costs, taxes, traffic, Read More

climate/nature - 1/18/2007
breathtaking scenery here. lots to do. across the river from portland oregon. cost of living is a little high but better than many. but the damp climate is killing my back injury in the winter and i sadly may have to move to someplace dryer. ug. nice medium sized town, Read More

Cheaper than Portland - 11/30/2006
Most residents of Vancouver use it as a way to live by Portland without actually having to pay city prices. They commute across one of two bridges into Portland jamming up the freeways to either shop or go to work. There isn't much fun to be had in the actual city of Vancouver itself. Portlanders tend to be a much more interesting Read More

A relief from Portland, OR - 10/14/2006
Once you cross the border into WA on I-5, what a relief!! I find Portland to be an old run down city. Vancouver has good and bad pockets to live in. It is easy to get around but commuting into Portland can be gridlock. I worked in the schools as a subsitute teacher. They are doing better than Portland who can't keep it open for a full school year. Classrooms are 30 students avg. in elementary. They do still have music and P.E. which were cut in CA or an elementary teacher had to plan it all. I liked the access to Long Beach WA and Columbian Gorge in OR. Portland, OR people are not too friendly to outsiders, drive exactly the speed limit, and will not let you merge or change lanes to save your life! Vancouver enjoys the best of both worlds, no state income tax in WA and no sales tax in OR. Portland airport is nice and can get you where you want to go. Oregon's declining economy and schools are trickling over the border. I found the news comical, you will get Portland OR news. Read More

Inflated housing boom may lead to exaggerated prop - 10/3/2006
Upward pressure on housing prices has led to hidden costs associated with over-inflated property taxes. Assessments often over-estimate current market realities, resulting in a higher actual net tax Read More

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