I need to move to a city where colleges are affordable and the crime rate is low. Also with good, decent, affordable apartments. I was thinking of Seattle, and Syracuse but Syracuse is a tad bit expensive.
Any suggestions?
Btw: it has to have good colleges!
2006-10-02 22:46:08 · 13 answers · asked by Stiggs! 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Seattle
May you also suggest sites I may visit that provide statistics on the cost of living of fevery state in America?
Thx!
2006-10-04 23:43:37 · update #1
No! Seattle is expensive and tuition will be too because you'll have to pay out of state tuition until you establish residency (one year in the state). At UW out of state tuition can cost almost 3 times normal tuition. Rent and housing is very expensive.
2006-10-04 13:18:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Trust me, Seattle is WAY cheaper than California, at least any place decent in California, and nowhere NEAR the cost of living in the Bay Area. Median housing price in SF metro in Q3 2005 was $738,000 v. Seatlle metro $308,000 (source: CNN/Money)
It is true that California has the best bang for the buck in the nation as far as public education is concerned (UC), but the cost of living will kill you.
No matter where you move you'll have to be there for a year before you are considered a resident as far as the public college system is concerned. Out of state tuition for public schools is usually on par with the cost of a private school.
Dallas is pretty cheap as far has housing costs, as it Atlanta.
Charolette, NC is one of the hottest cities in the country right now, but I can't really think of an outstanding college in any of those towns aside from Atlanta (GA Tech and Emory)
Here's a link for you
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0883960.html
2006-10-05 07:52:22 · answer #2 · answered by g_tastyfish 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, this is a very expensive place to live, but it's worth it. Our city is so beautiful. The schools are great. We have community colleges with excellent programs. Of course, the University of WA is a top-rated school. Finally, we have several great employers which makes it easy for college students (interns) or graduates to find decent jobs.
If you decide to come to Seattle, check out the neighborhoods. Consider a roomate or two to afford the better locations.
2006-10-04 19:31:47 · answer #3 · answered by rainy11400 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
fairly lots anyplace in Seattle has, on the least, studios, if not one bedrooms on the fees you gave. the main familiar place for single human beings is Capitol Hill (some blocks up the hill from Downtown). Capitol Hill is likewise the main densely- populated portion of Seattle and has a youthful median age. different factors decrease priced to you're Ballard (in North Seattle), Queen Anne (next to Downtown, and conventional Hill (an up and coming section, additionally above downtown and dwelling house to many of the city's significant hospitals. The link below is the condominium web site run b y Seattle's significant morning newspaper. style interior the factors i discussed interior the hunt engine and notice what leases are obtainable.
2016-10-01 21:21:50 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have lived in both Seattle and the central valley in California. Seattle is alot cheaper on almost everything. I am renting a two bedroom apartment in a ok area for 915.00 a month, and its a older place. I am looking at buying a house and the price is 529,000.00. The schools here are good, but i dont think its worth it. If your going to school and living here you will have to work ALOT to pay your bills.
2006-10-09 04:30:12 · answer #5 · answered by Stacia S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
School is affordable here once you obtain residency (1 year of living here). Living here is not as affordable. We're still cheaper most of California and some of New England, but relatively high compared to the rest of the country.
On the other hand, I've heard excellent things about Evergreen College, which is in Olympia, WA (about an 1.5 hours south/southwest of Seattle). The cost of living in Olympia is much lower as well. Here are a few links about Evergreen College and Olympia:
http://www.evergreen.edu/home.php
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympia,_Washington
2006-10-03 13:49:08 · answer #6 · answered by seattlecutiepie 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It's not affordable, but that depends on what affordable means to you. It's a beautiful area....but the cost is similar to the bay area (California, San Francisco). If you want cheap the only place to go is Oregon or Texas....I'm moving to Sacramento California this weekend and the costs of living are very low there....but so are the job markets. Guess is also depends on your carreer field! Good Luck!
2006-10-02 22:52:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Schools in Washington are among the nations most expensive. Rent in Seattle is very high, along with other living expenses. California is the best in reasonable education costs. Living and rent is also do able in So Cal. Check it out. Cal State Long Beach wonderful school!
P.S. Seattle rains too much!
2006-10-03 13:52:22 · answer #8 · answered by niaflower 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Seattle is fairly expensive. Below are the cost of living indexes (100 = US average).
Overall: 119.8
Food: 109.1
Housing: 148.8
Utilities: 74.2
Transportation: 109.1
Health: 126.3
Miscellaneous: 100.8
Housing in particular is expensive.
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Actually, Syracuse is quite inexpensive.
Overall: 87.6 (27% less expensive than Seattle)
Food: 107.5 (2% less expensive than Seattle)
Housing: 52.1 (65% less expensive than Seattle)
Utilities: 142.7 (92% more expensive than Seattle)
Transportation: 105.0 (4% less expensive than Seattle)
Health: 100.8 (20% less expensive than Seattle)
Miscellaneous: 97.8 (3% less expensive than Seattle)
Housing in Syracuse is far, far cheaper than Seattle. It is even far, far cheaper than the national average.
So, if you can't afford Syracuse, you definitely can't afford Seattle.
2006-10-03 04:47:36 · answer #9 · answered by AF 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure there are affordable apt's in high crime areas.....
2006-10-02 22:54:07 · answer #10 · answered by Dude 1 · 2⤊ 2⤋