Moving to Seattle, WA

Last updated 2026-07-10 · MovePlan Editorial Team

Tech jobs, mountains, water, coffee, and rain for 9 months of the year. Worth it for the views.

• Population: 749,256
• Median 2BR rent: $2,900/mo
• Typical local mover cost: $1,300-$4,200
• Popular neighborhoods: Capitol Hill, Ballard, Fremont, Wallingford, West Seattle

Houses on hills are common. Confirm truck access. Rainy moves are normal: pack electronics in plastic bins, not cardboard.

Climate: Mild wet winters, cool dry summers.

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