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Tacoma, WA
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Population: 215,766
My husband and I moved to Tacoma five years ago after having lived in eight other cities in New England, the Midwest, the South, and the Southwest USA over a period of 25 years. Our experience of the city is mixed and we are planning on making our last move in the next 2 - 3…
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Issaquah, WA
City: 27.9mi / 44.9km
Population: 38,707
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University Place, WA
City: 4.8mi / 7.8km
Population: 33,661
I always reveled in the small town feel when living in University Place Washington. The thriving city has a population of over 31,000 and was named for its private liberal arts school, the University of Puget Sound that was founded in 1800. The city has great appeal and…
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Ruston, WA
City: 4mi / 6.5km
Population: 1,329
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Vashon, WA
City: 13.5mi / 21.7km
Population: 10,400
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Steilacoom, WA
City: 8.4mi / 13.5km
Population: 6,366
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Covington, WA
City: 18.4mi / 29.6km
Population: 21,131
I feel really safe when i am in Covington, Washington. This city has a tight nit community that makes all of the city residents feel safe. Never do you have to worry about any type of domestic violence or crime because there are a number of groups that promote safety. With a…
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Tanglewilde, WA
City: 20.5mi / 33km
Population: 7,033
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Newcastle, WA
City: 23.7mi / 38.2km
Population: 12,078
Located in the affluent Eastside area of the Seattle metropolitan area, Newcastle, Washington is an idyllic bedroom community offering big city convenience and small-town atmosphere. I love living in Newcastle because of its proximity to both Seattle and Bellevue and because of…
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Fircrest, WA
City: 3mi / 4.8km
Population: 6,844
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Lacey, WA
City: 21.5mi / 34.6km
Population: 50,827
If you want to / have to live anywhere between Olympia & Tacoma, Lacey would be ok. I've lived in the area about 5 years. In that 5 ears the entire area from Olympia to Tacoma has seen a HUGE uptick in homeless. It's now Jan 2021 and COVID is making things much worse. 2020 we…
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North Puyallup, WA
City: 9.3mi / 14.9km
Population: 1,970
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Renton, WA
City: 19.9mi / 32km
Population: 101,871
Jan 27/ 2013 review Our family lives in Renton since 1999. This city is safe, clean, lot's of outdoor activities, and has good shopping spots. Relative to other King county places Renton is one of the most affordable cities. Cost of living is lower than in Seattle, Bellevue or…
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Bigelow Highlands, Olympia, WA
Neighborhood: 24.3mi / 39.1km
Population: 804
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Auburn, WA
City: 12.2mi / 19.7km
Population: 80,914
Really not finding much to enjoy about living here. Half of drivers cannot merge, they merely get pushed into traffic by the fog line while the other half play need for speed on public roads, commute to and from work is very dangerous and stressful. In a typical day I pass 4 car…
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White Center, WA
City: 18.5mi / 29.8km
Population: 15,995
White Center is a small suburb of Seattle, located west of Downtown Seattle, in King County, Washington. Living in white center is more affordable than living directly in Seattle, but the city itself is still close to Downtown. The population is very diverse, and the area itself…
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Puyallup, WA
City: 9.5mi / 15.2km
Population: 41,666
I have lived here for more than 30 years. people have gotten so disrespectful. People here are rude and disrespectful. No real policing of the area. They just try to be everyones friend instead of handing out the tickets. I have seen a vehicle do an illegal turn with no turn…
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Normandy Park, WA
City: 13.6mi / 21.9km
Population: 6,643
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Des Moines, WA
City: 11.7mi / 18.9km
Population: 31,983
Des Moines, Washington has been a blessing for me. I have lived in plenty of other parts of the country and even the general King County area and I can confidently say that Des Moines is an excellent place to live, and a cost-effective choice as well. It should go without saying…
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Lakeland North, WA
City: 10.2mi / 16.4km
Population: 14,042
Lakeland North is a small town located in the Puget Sound Region of Washington State. This suburban area is not too heavily populated, with most of its residents being homeowners. Living in Lakeland North is a beautiful experience, we have great weather, lots of rain to keep the…
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Fairwood, WA
City: 20mi / 32.2km
Population: 19,400
I've been living in Fairwood for 8 years and have raised my three kids in this small town that has very friendly people and a great culture of work and family life enjoyment. The community is very laid back and has a small town charm, but also has all the shops, restaurants, and…
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Edgewood, WA
City: 8.3mi / 13.3km
Population: 12,010
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North End, Tacoma, WA
Neighborhood: 1.8mi / 2.9km
Population: 23,478
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Pacific, WA
City: 9.7mi / 15.7km
Population: 7,122
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Kent, WA
City: 14.9mi / 24km
Population: 130,038
This place used to be a good place to live in back in 2013. Everything has gone downhill from there. I remember leaving mail in the mailbox for a week and it will still be there. Those days are long gone. Lots of homeless people (even in the neighborhoods), drug problems are…
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Fairwood CDP (Spokane County), WA
City: 20mi / 32.2km
Population: 8,055
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South Hill, WA
City: 12.2mi / 19.7km
Population: 64,104
I lived in South Hill, Washington for most of my 20s. South Hill is a census-designated area just south of Puyallup, Washington. I was lucky to find a home in my price range that sat on the Puyallup County Fairgrounds. Housing can be expensive in the South Hill area, and there…
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Castlewood, Olympia, WA
Neighborhood: 24.4mi / 39.3km
Population: n/a
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Boulevard Park, WA
City: 19.3mi / 31km
Population: 4,197
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Burien, WA
City: 16.4mi / 26.4km
Population: 51,588
This community in Olde Town Burien is the best place to live. There are many robberies and the Burien police department do not come unless they know you or it’s serious. I’ve witnessed car theft and they don’t bat an eye. If you have an old vehicle which can be stolen I suggest…
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Cain Road, Olympia, WA
Neighborhood: 25.1mi / 40.4km
Population: 1,625
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