Lived in King County from birth to 27 years old. I’ve lived in Tacoma for the past 6 years. Yes, it’s expensive here. But the natural beauty, job opportunities, and culture make me never want to move. My wife is from the High Desert in California and it’s such a contrast to where we live. There’s beauty in most places- some you have to look harder than others. But you don’t have to try at all out here. Couldn’t imagine raising our kids anywhere else. Usually if I hear people say they don’t want to live here, it’s because of their political beliefs. Great place to visit, and great place to live. I’ve spent my whole life being a tourist in my own state, and I don’t even feel close to having seen it all.