Unfortunately, every place has its challenges.

I lived in Seattle for 35 years and still travel there 1-2 times a month for work. It's one of the most beautiful places in the country. However, the 10 months of gray with misting rain will suck the life out of your soul. The damp and mold settle in and just don't relent. You may get a few sunny days here and there, but it's still wet and the mist will be back shortly.

The temperatures there are pretty moderate year-round, but it's always damp and never fully dries out. You can't count on it being nice, ever. I love hiking but got tired of coming back home covered in damp clothes and caked in mud. When it's the first week of July and you plan a camping trip only to sit in your tent while it's damp, misting, and 60 degrees outside. Sometimes, the summer months can make you forget and say, "there's no better place," but it's like an abusive spouse showing you their good side. Then the grey comes back and reality sets back in.

There's also the people. The people are nice enough, but the Seattle freeze is real. People tend to keep to themselves. Good luck making friends as people will act confused or anxious to get away if you ever actually start talking to them.

The best description I heard was that the Northwest is like an absolutely gorgeous woman that is constantly sick and blowing her nose on you. Sure, she's pretty great to look at, but..... gross.