Living in Seattle

We are situated in the beautiful Pacific Northwest (PNW), home to mountains, beaches, forests and everything in between. We invite you to use this page to explore the places we go and things we do in this beautiful state!

Why We Love it Here:

“The trees are always green and the tap water is delicious.”

“It’s so outdoorsy and relaxed!”

“Breweries! and the weather.”

“Sunny Weather, amazing food and outdoor activities.”

“All the things to do! Downtown has events going on all the time, the food is amazing, and it’s easy to make friends.”

“The majesty of June-August”

We encourage you to check out our interactive map! It points out our favorite places, where our trainees live, our training sites and transit around Seattle!

Can you live on a resident’s salary in Seattle?

Average rent in Seattle by neighborhood
The UW Residents are unionized – via this, trainees receive yearly lump sum payouts for transit and home call
There’s no state income tax in Washington!
UW will match up to 5% of your salary for retirement plans

Childcare Information

Explore Housing & Living in Seattle

Compare Cost of Living
Seattle Neighborhood Tour
Housing Perks available to UW Employees
Information for Seattle renters
Craigslist – Current rentals in the Seattle area
The Stranger – Events and things to do in Seattle
Visit Seattle – Where to go and what to do during your Seattle visit!
Washington Trails Association (WTA) – An exhaustive list of hikes in Washington!
The Mountaineers – Classes and events for Washingtonians who want to get out in nature!

Living in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) and the Weather

UW Right as Rain – Healthy Living the PNW Way
Winter Activities in Washington!
Take a peek at the city through the Space Needle’s Webcam
Biking and Bike Commuting in Seattle
- Check out the city’s Bicycle Master Plan outlining the improvements and efforts to create a robust connected citywide bike network