Review of Spokane, Washington


Living in Spokane, WA
Star Rating - 8/24/2009
My wife and I have lived all over the U.S. due to corporate transfers. We have lived from coast to coast and border to border. In seeking the ideal place to live we did some research and made a spreadsheet outling the key things that were important to us. Some of those things included healthcare; cost of living, culture, climate, etc.

Hands down Spokane, WA was the winner. It would be very hard to find a better quality of life for the price. And the added bonus is the overall friendliness of the people. We are from Southern California and I can tell you that life there is nothing like it is here. We have incredible healthcare facilities, universities, cultural activities, great outdoor activities, and unbelievably low cost of living and a year round four season climate WITHOUT HUMIDITY!

A friend of mine characterized Spokane as a Big, Little Town and "the best kept secret in the West."
Barry | Spokane Valley, WA
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Dear Barry, My husband and I also live in Southern California and we are looking to move to Spokane, Wa to work and retire. Now that you and your wife has lived there over a year, would you write the same review? What area of Spokane do you live. Are you retired as well as your wife? Could you please let us know what areas of Spokane we should stay away from when looking for a home to purchase........Did you find it easy for you and your wife to make friend? I would love to hear from you....thanks!
Macy | Vista, CA | Report Abuse
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