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I live in WA state and really just get to WFH when I want to. Many of my team members are full time remote though and there are many wonderful things about WA.

Seattle (where I live) is pretty expensive now.

But living on one of the islands (Bainbridge, Vashon, etc.) could be wonderful (better cost of living, access to beautiful nature, good schools, small community vibe).

Bellingham is lovely and has a university in town and also in a really beautiful part of Washington with access to lakes, Puget Sound, mountains, and so on. It's also right by I5 and Canada is not far away.

If you noticed the running theme is if you love nature, water, and mountains and want to share that with your kids consider WA.

WA state doesn't have state income tax for now, and I've loved the 10 years I've spent here.

Oh yeah, and I guess Portland, OR is cool too. Also pretty, and a happy new more low key than Seattle.

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Vancouver WA is also a good compromise, and if I can get a remote position I would strongly consider moving down there from Seattle. Still a WA resident so you pay no state income tax. Houses are quite affordable compared to Seattle. Close driving distance to Portland. Oregon has no sales tax. It's a bit flatter down there than Bellingham but still quite nice and lots to do within reasonable driving distance.