Seattle blends big-city amenities—world-class coffee, restaurants, live music, museums and vibrant neighborhoods—with immediate access to ferries, beaches, hiking and ski areas, so multi-week assignments feel like mini vacations rather than boring stints. Efficient transit and plentiful short-term rental options make living there convenient and varied.
Nearby Bellevue and Tacoma (both within about an hour) add extra dining, shopping and cultural venues and make easy weekend escapes around Puget Sound.