Planning a move from Los Angeles to Seattle: How much money needed for a single person to make the move?
I'm planning on moving to the Redmond/University/Bellevue area [a wide area, I know]; I would be moving alone, minimal items to move [maybe 2 bags worth of stuff], and possibly looking into either renting a studio or a room in a house; as for what type of job-oh... I've only returned from a year+ living in Japan, so would probably just be looking for customer service or retail work. I've found I really do like working with people, and as I have fairly simple tastes in things, I don't need a lot of money. So-any advice on how much money I should have available to make a successful move, would be so appreciated.
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You should have at least $2,000.00. I would suggest that, unless you have a close friend there, avoid Redmond or Bellevue. Look for a place within the City of Seattle, like Wedgewood, Lake City, Ballard, or Magnolia. It's easier for commuting to Downtown where the jobs are.
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Well, you'll have to have 2 months rent upfront, a security deposit, and have at least a few months rent put away for emergencies. You'll also need to pay for things once you get into your place and for activations & deposits for your utilities. Figure $100 to activate your cable and possibly as much for your phone. Good luck with your move.
