I’m a professional musician and two summers in a row I was booked to play with a band as part of Rupert, Idaho’s Independence Day celebrations. Every weekend in June their downtown becomes pedestrian only, with great live music, and a wonderful fireworks display. It’s free to the residents, and is a lot of fun. I didn’t know what to expect going to Rupert my first time, but I can confirm that it’s a fun place with a beautiful, idyllic town square, and a city council that cares about keeping residents happy
Do you live in Idaho? I'm thinking of moving out of WA. What's the average price on homes, property, taxes. How's the medical system? How are the people?
I grew up near Rupert Idaho, and my wife actually grew up in Rupert. We moved to Alaska 35 years ago. Last year I went back to visit. The flat skyline sucks the life out of my soul. I tried to find the beauty in the desert, but just couldn't. That is purely subjective, I'm sure some folks love the flat.
I live in Utah and completely agree. I know a couple who moved here because they wanted flat land and desert. They hated all the trees and greenery of Oregon. Baffling.
What are the aversge prices fir a home on about 5acres? What is cost of living? I was born in NW WA lived here all my life. I have a pain disorder where the rain really effects my quality of life so dessert environment sounds nice.
I agree, just looking at this video is depressing. Mountains are my happy place (I’m in Colorado) and most of these places look like a life of just existing, not *living.* I don’t need nightlife, but I do need beautiful, accessible nature.
Bought some cleats for my shoes and a really nice, for the back snow shovel. Senior lady here. I did slip once and lived so after that I took precautions but it's doable. Lawn service doubles as snow clearing. $65 to clear my 50x 25 ft driveway. I think that was in 2017. Epic snow fall. I was snowed in for six weeks. That started my long term food storage sojourn. Vit D and mk-7 (K-2) to keep your bones strong.
Glad to know that there are still places in the Northwest that are semi affordable, sadly most of our smaller towns don’t have much of a job market which sucks for those of us looking to escape the Portland and Seattle craziness
Try the areas off the beaten path on both sides of the Cascades. Both states east of the Cascades are rather chilly in the winter with a tad of snow often.
@@rayc.1396 what are your suggestions? I love the smaller port towns. Lived in Port Orchard for a couple of months but the job I relocated for didn't work out. For my next attempt at relocating, I want to be near the Sound or Dungeoness (sp) Bay...and not quite so close to $eattle.
Thank You. I’m actually comforted in knowing that after I retire, I have good options that are definitely more affordable than remaining in Southern California.
Be aware: These places are fine - if you don't mind being frozen solid in the winter. The reason other places are more costly out here is because they are in the lush western areas closer to the ocean - and the ocean mitigates winter by a huge margin. (We live n the Puget Sound area and it rarely snows.)
That's why older people are now getting roomies. It takes two people to financially make it in a place they both happen to want to live in, but can't afford on their own. I wish to God I had someone like that to go in on a great place to live in be happy for the rest of my life. ( I'm 60 n not getting any younger). Life's getting shorter by the day.
If there are no rentals and nothing to buy. Ho see do you move there unless you have enough money to buy and build. In that case you can live somewhere where there are restaurants, theaters and a symphony. If all you need is four walls, a t.v. and. A fishing reel, then that's the li c e for you. But I need somewhere to go, something to do besides church picnics.
@@helengarrett6378 Some of us that live out here Don't even have a TV I enjoy radio And am a voracious reader Coincidentally Not all of us are Church goer's Nature is our church Silence our bible
In August 2016 I went there. The woman living at Pedro's house was wearing a Vote for Pedro shirt. She helped my girlfriend and me take photos and said some kids recreated the bike jump scene a week prior. Sweet!
I'm surviving in Eugene, Oregon on $990 social security. Only because of SNAP and being able to use VA medical. THe way rents are increasing I don't know how long 990 will work. I'm 75 and believe that if more affordable housing isn't developed then folks like me (and younger low income folks) face a scary future. It seems to be all about affordable housing and the lack of cost of living increases in SSA.
Scary I agree! I am 66 and right behind ya. I had to go on disability ten years ago and the state of WA only assisted with 530 per month to live on. I had to go to RV living on private property and thank god the land owner was kind and generous. Now that I am on full SS my income of 1200 still is not enough and I live in the same RV space for ten years now. It is a tough world we live in now. Glad I was born in the 50's.
We all face a uncertain and scarey future...young people are going to have it extremly difficult if they dont have a bunch of old money or huge insurance policies from their parents.
I lived in Portland, Or and Vancouver, Wa and loved living in both cities for six years.....in Maryland just outside DC now which is lovely, but not my beloved PNW.
It has been Californicated. Young rich professionals are fleeing Cali and bringing high housing costs with them to Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, etc. Pretty soon everything will be as high as Colorado in terms of cost of living.
@@ganymeade5151 I feel sorry for any young person trying to buy in these states, and for the older people being forced out of their home of 25 to 30 years because the property taxes have gone through the roof. Hope all you carpet baggers can sleep at night.
Moscow Idaho has a great farmer's market. About 6 years ago I saw a long line of about 30 people in front of one of the stalls, I asked what all the fuss was about and it was the greatest peach I ever ate.
LMAO. True. Explains why so many average folks are homeless and stuck there. Suggest organizing to demand jobs that pay a living wage and affordable housing. If not, everyone who makes average pay will be homeless and substance addicted to deal with the depression and despair, while the rich are profiting off of the damage.
I don't know the answer myself, but keep in mind that the guy who runs this channel lives in Beaverton himself; It would be surprising if Briggs was not aware of the cost of living in his own area. Maybe he does though, I definitely do not :)
@@RockyRoadCreationsbyDiana Yes, and I don't believe Connell has a hospital. They MIGHT have a doctor. It's been my observation that most are pretty healthy until 72 and then things go downhill.
I can answer that question for all 10 places: Medical quality and availability in those towns is abysmal. Actually closer to non-existent. At least Moscow is a college town so will have some services. Well, Connell is somewhat close to the Tricities, which at least has something. Umatilla isn't too far from tri-cities either if your insurance crosses state lines and Pendleton OR, which isn't super small. For quality and good access, you really need to be closer to Spokane, which has surprisingly great medical care and tons of it, and I suppose Boise would be pretty solid as well. Both have VA hospitals also if you are a vet. That will cost more, but neither are close to Seattle in either distance or cost of living. You can live near Spokane in one of the many 2 cow towns - assuming you don't care about emergency transport - for pretty cheap. It is pretty similar in Boise also. The fact is that no matter where you live, it has tradeoffs. In nearly every case, living rural means limited access to a lot of things, including medical care.
You also need more on the political values since nobody wants to retire among their partisan opponents, and that includes not just party, but also caucus and priority issues. And speaking of local political values, what about Antelope Oregon?
I enjoyed this video very much! I’m glad you pronounced La Grande properly. It’s also quite windy more times than not. It’s Pay ETTE, not Pay it, lol. A fun fact for our family is two of our children were born in Baker and the rest in Baker City because of the name change. It also can be extremely cold in winter and the interstate gets shut down due to hazardous road conditions.
Been thru Baker City during several of those times. Also spent a week in the Best Western there when had the flu! Seen a doc on a Saturday morning he gave me a couple of shots and some meds and asked me where I was going. I told him I was headed to Houston, TX. He gave me a very stern look and asked again where are you going to stay for the next few days. I told him I was going to stay in bed at the motel and he said OK. I asked why and he told me I was going in the hospital if I said anything different! That was the sickest I have ever been in my life, when I called my daughters back home in Oklahoma they said they were on there way out there. I told them to stay at home cause I was going to lay this one out. They said I must be very sick because in my 35 years of driving this is the first time that I had payed up and not come home!
I'm interested in Sequim, Bellingham or around those areas. I'm accepting that retirement is not going to happen ever. Good thing I enjoy working. And after seeing this video, I would rather keep working and live in a place I love.
@@AlabasterSkin that's what I am starting to hear. A good friend is a realtor in Reno and has friends who are looking to buy in Bellingham. They said the same thing. I would've thought that with the amount of rain and grey days, it wouldn't be as desirable as a sunnier place. But I guess there are many of us who like PNW weather. My California friends either love the sun and heat, or moved to Washington and Oregon while they were still affordable. I'll check out La Conner. Thank you.
Choosing a place to live is more than just cost. Information about shopping, access to medical facilities, and climate would be nice. It would be nice if you had a summary chart comparing the 10 towns with their ratings for crime, education, weather, entertainment, etc.
NO MEDICAL CARE, NO ENTERTAINMENT, HIGH PERCENTAGE OF SERIAL KILLERS COME FROME THESE BACKWOODS AREAS. "Almost zero crime" is just that it's not reported. Our Rotary squashes the news of crime. PNW HAS LOTS OF CRIME ON THE ELDERLY.
Find a town that interests you and hit up Wikipedia, many times it is listed down the page. If they don't show it for your town, try another that is close by.
Most of eastern Washington, eastern Oregon, and western Idaho (where almost every one of these places are) have hot, drier summers, and colder, somewhat snowy winters. It’s mostly high desert type of land, with some small mountain ranges. But I’d say you’d get mostly all 4 seasons.
@@adnarim6057 You're right about that. When people from outside the area hear PNW, they think coastal WA and OR, not the REAL PNW! There is a big difference between the PNW and the INW (Inland North West)
Idaho is beautiful. However, you must be able to afford to live there if you are not employed. Not many jobs in Idaho in most towns. Towns are far apart.
Glenn's Ferry had no jobs and it's over an hour commute to any place that has jobs. It's a very close we don't like outsiders type of community. GF was my hometown. I grew up there. I left because of lack of jobs and opportunity, racism, close minded people.
I'm from Glenns Ferry, but haven't lived there since I graduated from High School. It was a wonderful place to grow up. There are not a lot of places to rent or buy (as stated in the video) - it would be a good place to build a home if you could have a river view. Very little access to health care - even Mountain Home is limited, which is important for people retiring to a place.
Thank you for these informative videos. It would be nice if you looked into RV space rental availability and pricing in these towns along with the apartment information.
Wow! Checking out these cities really felt like I had time traveled back to small town America in the 1950's. Living in a small town in northern MD, I've watched my area become less rural and more and more like extended urban sprawl from Baltimore. Even though it's still in the countryside, it's *expensive* to live here as many commute to high-paying city jobs in Baltimore and DC. Seeing these towns really made me feel like I was back in my childhood - it may just be the pictures you selected, but it looks like corporate America hasn't yet taken over every corner of these towns. Not a Starbucks, McDonalds, or Walmart to be seen (yet). With work from home becoming more normal, I imagine you could save a lot of money living in a place like this.
You wouldn't save money if you had to travel several hours to see a doctor. And the cost of groceries in these small towns is always much higher that in the big box stores.
I was stationed at Mountain Home many, many moons ago and remember people who worked at base and lived in Glenn's Ferry, ID. Sounded good back then too. Think you gave them a solid rating. Well done.
Depending upon the major city, that may or may not work. Seattle's suburbs tend to be more expensive than Seattle itself. Los Angeles ditto - the cheapest housing in LA is mostly IN LA, especially West Hollywood.
If you are rich. Atlanta is extremely expensive and crowded. If you make over $100K/per year, you can live somewhat comfortably. Young professionals have raised the rents.
Love your channel. Keep up the great work! Moscow, Idaho is pronounced, "moss- koe" Rhymes with "row" your boat. I think the residents pronounce it this way to identify anyone not local.
@@marge3863 I graduated from Hernistion High School. My dad and sister live in Stanfield. These aren't my favorite places, but I have to admit Umatilla has a soft spot in my heart since I had a great childhood there.
@@marge3863 South Central? Cool. My mom grew up in Crescent, and she met my dad when he came in for breakfast at the Wagon Wheel Cafe in La Pine. My to-be uncle owned the cafe at the time, and Mom and her sister were waitresses. I still have cousins in Crescent, and my grandparents and uncles are buried in Bend. I was born in Klamath Falls but moved to Umatilla when I was two.
Connel is pronounced with an “Elle” and the “U” in Umatilla is pronounced by saying the letter. Umatilla is 24 miles from the Tri-Cities (Kennewick) and Moscow is less than 30 minutes from Pullman home of Washington State University.
I was thinking about your never ending quest for something to list, how about flea markets & tag sales in general? I used to really like the Packwood Washington town wide yard sale over the Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekends... Canton, TX Trade Days was neat and I know there are others. Just an idea.
Also, most of these towns are very, very conservative not only in lifestyle but politically with a very strong “Christian” approach to the view of the world. I’ve lived in 3 of them. This can greatly affect ones ability to “fit in”. If that is a goal of yours.
Due you correct the average SSI retirement amount is $1500 a month but they don't clear that amount they are required to pay Medicare part D at a coust of $144.00 witch is removed before you get your check and you are also required to pay for part D at a cost of $60.00 so these people only clear less than $1300 a month.
When people report their SS income, they usually report what they get deposited into their bank account. As a reverse mortgage specialist, working exclusively with retired seniors, I review SS income from my clients all the time. I would say that the average is &1,500 to $1,800 net. But that is in So CA, so I don’t know about the rest of the country
@@susankievman642 This stat of $1500 is the SSI natiional average benifit reported by Social Security. It is the gross amount before the reqiured deductions. It inculeds the people that have starting to drawing their SSI at the age of 62 that do not receive medicare until they reach full retirment age of 65 or older. and people that have become disabled again that don't receive medcare for the first two years. I hope clears up some of the facts for you.
I hate snow too, I know I'm living in the wrong state. Born and raised in Minnesota, I currently live in Northern Minnesota where we get snow 8 - 12 feet deep, sometimes all at once in a blizzard.
Thank you for this one and all your other great informative posts. When you can, please consider doing a similar video (< $1500 retirement) for the US upper midwest (Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, etc.)
Idaho is not the Pacific Northwest. It does not have any coastline whatsoever. You forgot to tell us what the healthcare was like in each of those cities because as a retiree access to quality healthcare is one of the top considerations and where to live.
None of these "Pacific Northwest" towns are anywhere near the Pacific. East of the Cascades is the Inland Northwest. They are very different places in climate, culture, etc.
@@tenderheart7530 I don't need to look at a map. I know the entire NW like the back of my hand. "Anywhere near the ocean" is arbitrary. Seattle is not anywhere near the ocean yet I bet the OP considers it part of the Pacific NW. Even with no traffic, Seattle to the ocean is about a 3-hour drive. Portland is nowhere near the ocean either.
Preston, Idaho and La Grande, Oregon get very cold in winter. Prosser, Connell and Ritzville, WA, and Umatilla, OR get very hot in the summer. Info only. Not bashing any of them
One thing they all have in common: not a single one of them is in the gentrified region west of the Cascades. Moscow is really nice, though--nice enough to make a part of me hope not too many people find out about it.
When a town’s government arrests a minister and wife for singing in a parking lot, I’m sure not going to consider it a friendly place to visit nor live.
Just a heads up, I’m living in Guatemala on about $500 a month. Fresh fruit & vegetables at the market (or grow your own) & I’m talking about avocados at less than $.40 each! The soil is super fertile & the coffee is amazing, I’m currently in San Martín Jilotepeque & an AIRBNB for 30 days can be had for under $300. I’m not sure how to go about renting a house, but my next spot I’m renting for 6 months at Lake Atitlan for less than $250 a month...just saying, it’s not all crime ridden cartel bullshit in Central America
Con-Ell is how you pronounce Connell! It's right near Prosser. Baker is cold as balls in the winter..... gnarly that time of year! I'm a couple towns over from your aunt, if you have an aunt actually living in Ritzville! heh heh heh And No Kidding, but my sis moved to Rupert just 2 years ago, seems to dig it.
What's fun is to hear out of staters make a run at some of the Native place names! Umatilla is one of the easier ones, but still gets a couple versions of it. Puyallup, Stillaguamish, Humptulips, Stehekin etc.... How about a Reservations of the US one? Most know almost nothing about 'em!
@@UncleBildo Everyone should take a stab at this one, its a lake in north Idaho, Lake Pend Oreille. Doesn't pronounce anything like the spelling, but there is a town on the north end of the lake, that's how you pronounce it. Good luck all.
Worst traffic in the history of Wyoming for that haha. I went out to the Laramie peak area to watch the eclipse and there were several thousand people out in a very remote area that usually would never see more than a handful of people coming through in a week haha.
@@mrvwbug4423 I stayed in Boise but observed the eclipse from Weiser - biggest thing to happen to Weiser in a long time. My third eclipse, and by far the best.
YES! Go there or Texas not here. :) No offense, California. I would have stayed in San Francisco longer than 5 years 05-10 but the writting was on the wall. Add to it that a 250sqft studio over the Bay Bridge Xway was $835.00 a month then and it's $1200.00 now!
One of my children went to U of Idaho in Moscow. Seriously, what a gem of a little city! It has everything you need from medical services, a lovely downtown, and even a Walmart. It's super clean, well kept up, and there's plenty to do in the outdoors too. Oh, have fun following college sports with the Vandals at their adorable and pristine college campus. There's even nice little restaurants scene downtown too. You won't feel as isolated and out of touch as you would in most of the towns listed in this video. Plenty of apartments available because of the college too.
@@GrnXnham and the stretch between Moscow and Pullman is a pleasure to drive...or better yet, bike (as there is a gorgeous paved bike trail that connects the two places).
Might be a really strong investment for someone to start putting up apartment buildings in a few of these extra small towns. There is such a growing need for retirees. Keeping rents low, you could still make a good return while you are helping a community. Or maybe renovating some old houses into shared residences.
thanks so much for doing this! seriously. i really appreciate it. i got priced out of seattle 20 years ago, and now i'm being priced out of vancouver, wa, so before i retire, i'd like to find something a bit cheaper.
Moved from the Vancouver area to Tennessee. Cost so much less it’s amazing. Housing is about 60 % , property taxes are about 25% fuel is 35% less. Can actually afford to live.
10) Prosser, WA 9) Preston, ID 8) Legrand, OR 7) Connell, WA 6) Moscow, ID 5) Payett, ID 4) Baker City, OR 3) Umatilla, OR 2) Glenn's Ferry, ID 1) Rupert, ID
Western Montana should be considered as part of the Northwest. Follow the eastern Idaho state line straight north and follow that line right through Montana and that by most is considered the Northwest US region.
The title is "Top 10 Towns to Retire of Live on $1500 in the PACIFIC NORTHWEST, so Western Montana doesn't really qualify. In fact, all the towns he listed don't really qualify because they're all east of the Cascades.
@@ColonelKlink100 I agree with you. He should have said "Northwest," but I figured he doesn't know this part of the country, so I decided to not mention it since I was tagging his wrongful perception of the Northwest boundary lines.
Most of these towns are very hot in summer and freezing in winter so your utilities are high you will get relief in spring and fall on your high utility bill. I like trees and these towns don't have them but I like them cause there sunny. I like Richland Wash with that huge river. 👍
Moscow, ID is actually pronounced Moss-koe not Moss-cow. I live in La Grande and have lived here for more than 15 years. If outdoor life is more important to you than nightlife and upscale restaurants, La Grande is a great place to live - as long as you have a good job or work remotely, I highly recommend it. I-84 runs through town so you have easy access to an major interstate. The pros are real estate prices are still low compared to the west side of the state. Due to being in a valley surrounded by mountains, the weather is a bit more temperate than other parts of of the state east of the cascades. It still gets snow and can get pretty cold - just not a cold as other areas. There is a low crime rate with most crimes being property crimes of opportunity (leaving valuables in you vehicle or leaving say, an expensive bike outside). As for the downside - it’s about two hours one way to a city of any size where you can do major shopping like Costco or a mall. While the hospital can treat most minor illnesses and injuries, major trauma and life threatening illnesses often require being life flighted out to a larger hospital. Given that La Grande is in a valley and you have to go over a mountain pass to leave the area no matter which direction you’re traveling, that can be a problem in winter. I-84 can frequently be closed due to weather and/or accidents and there really aren’t any good detours to get around the closure. This area, like most all of the cities and towns on the east side of the Cascades, is fairly conservative. It’s not really an issue overall and people seem to get along but, depending on your political views, this is either a plus or a minus. I’m a flaming democratic socialist but I keep to myself and just ignore the far right folks.
Awe man, You missed a great oppor-pun-ity! In the Le Grande piece, talking about the economy “employment is not [grande] here” 😆. Still another great video 🤙 Hooyah
I liked Prosper, Washington! I love the Pacific Northwest! I would like to have a Tiny Home in Washington, maybe in an adult Community near Spokane! My Nephew just moved there in June, 2022! It is not too far from Seattle and it is near National Parks and Rivers, and not far from beautiful forests! Sounds perfect for me and my cat; I am thinking of adopting a dog too!
Payette, ID is across the Snake River from Ontario, OR and not too far from Boise. That and it's milder winters makes it's location more attractive if you still want to be not too far from a bigger population centre.
Bellingham use to be the place to retire with affordable housing. Not so much anymore. I've heard the comparison of it being like Boulder. CO. It's a college town, where it has become less affordable. Been seeing more people from Seattle, Portland, and abroad moving to Bellingham. Much more easy going, still a vibrant downtown despite CV19, outdoorsy culture, and possibly the most microbreweries per capital for all you beer lovers. 🍺🍻
And you forgot to mention that anything east of the cascades is cold in the winter and hot in the summer. Anything west of the Cascades is congested, congested, congested and takes forever to get anywhere. Did I mention congested? Road rage is a real issue along with shootings every day.
Pretty much the entirety of Eastern Washington and Oregon and all of Idaho. That includes the tri-cities and spokane. A few places west of the cascades will open up but will be shitholes like Idaho, and the eastern side of Oregon and Washington.
Umatilla is pronounced YOU-MA-TILLA. And the move of the town in the sixties was because the completion of the dam DOWNRIVER from Umatilla was supposed to flood the part of town closest to the river ... but it didn’t happen! Not a bad town and there are jobs - Amazon, a prison, Walmart hub.
I’m a professional musician and two summers in a row I was booked to play with a band as part of Rupert, Idaho’s Independence Day celebrations. Every weekend in June their downtown becomes pedestrian only, with great live music, and a wonderful fireworks display. It’s free to the residents, and is a lot of fun. I didn’t know what to expect going to Rupert my first time, but I can confirm that it’s a fun place with a beautiful, idyllic town square, and a city council that cares about keeping residents happy
Do you live in Idaho? I'm thinking of moving out of WA. What's the average price on homes, property, taxes. How's the medical system? How are the people?
Washington also has no state income tax. I live in a small town in WA and after leaving CA have never looked back, absolutely love it here.
They have sales tax. Used to live in Vancouver,Wa., where everyone drove across the river to Oregon to do groceries 😂
Where exactly?
Dont bring your CA BS 2 WA
@@jmf1976jmf As if Seattle was any better.. Lol.. Keep your own house in order, 76.
@@envAmerica Seattle is arguably the worst city in the country now.
I grew up near Rupert Idaho, and my wife actually grew up in Rupert. We moved to Alaska 35 years ago. Last year I went back to visit. The flat skyline sucks the life out of my soul. I tried to find the beauty in the desert, but just couldn't. That is purely subjective, I'm sure some folks love the flat.
Not many do!...that is why these places are so low-tier...quality of life means more than cheap rent.
I live in Utah and completely agree. I know a couple who moved here because they wanted flat land and desert. They hated all the trees and greenery of Oregon. Baffling.
What are the aversge prices fir a home on about 5acres? What is cost of living? I was born in NW WA lived here all my life. I have a pain disorder where the rain really effects my quality of life so dessert environment sounds nice.
I agree, just looking at this video is depressing. Mountains are my happy place (I’m in Colorado) and most of these places look like a life of just existing, not *living.* I don’t need nightlife, but I do need beautiful, accessible nature.
Moscow: a great small city for us who like to walk; to the store, theater, cafe.
that sounds amzing! love it
And the fact that you have a great church there where Doug Wilson is one of the elders.
Scott- what church is it? Elders=mormon???
This is quite true -- I have family there and whenever I visit them, we never need to drive
That's because there is no parking! 🤣🤣 The city is overcrowded, and the new buildings look like shart. It's bleh.
Be aware that Moscow is an awesome place to live, but they get a lot of snow there, and when one is retired, breaking a hip is not high on one's list.
It is very easy to do that around 60 something.
Neither is shoveling snow! No thanks, I did 20 years of that in Ohio.
It's also pronounced Mos- coe. Also no mosquitoes!
A lot of snow? It gets almost no snow compared to up north in Sandpoint.
Bought some cleats for my shoes and a really nice, for the back snow shovel. Senior lady here. I did slip once and lived so after that I took precautions but it's doable. Lawn service doubles as snow clearing. $65 to clear my 50x 25 ft driveway. I think that was in 2017. Epic snow fall. I was snowed in for six weeks. That started my long term food storage sojourn. Vit D and mk-7 (K-2) to keep your bones strong.
Glad to know that there are still places in the Northwest that are semi affordable, sadly most of our smaller towns don’t have much of a job market which sucks for those of us looking to escape the Portland and Seattle craziness
Try the areas off the beaten path on both sides of the Cascades. Both states east of the Cascades are rather chilly in the winter with a tad of snow often.
@@rayc.1396 what are your suggestions? I love the smaller port towns. Lived in Port Orchard for a couple of months but the job I relocated for didn't work out. For my next attempt at relocating, I want to be near the Sound or Dungeoness (sp) Bay...and not quite so close to $eattle.
@@rayc.1396 If you are nearer to the Columbia River (or any large river), that helps to moderate the winter temperature.
@@themadlibrarian2933 The Gorge gets pretty snowy in the winter
@Felicia, greetings from Port Orchard
Thank You. I’m actually comforted in knowing that after I retire, I have good options that are definitely more affordable than remaining in Southern California.
Just don’t bring the shitty, aka liberal California, politics and policies here. Otherwise welcome
Be aware: These places are fine - if you don't mind being frozen solid in the winter. The reason other places are more costly out here is because they are in the lush western areas closer to the ocean - and the ocean mitigates winter by a huge margin. (We live n the Puget Sound area and it rarely snows.)
Truth 😂
Snow is fine. People are just wimps and used to California “weather”
It goes to show that most people need to keep working or supplement their income with ebay or something just to pay for expenses. This is so true.
aaaahh, $1500 a month. Guess ill retire when im dead.
Lol
Oh nobody in my family lives that long. So not worried lol .
Lol 1500 is not that much at all
That's why older people are now getting roomies. It takes two people to financially make it in a place they both happen to want to live in, but can't afford on their own. I wish to God I had someone like that to go in on a great place to live in be happy for the rest of my life. ( I'm 60 n not getting any younger). Life's getting shorter by the day.
I threw a boomerang a few weeks ago.
I now live in constant fear.
😂🤣😁
Worry no more. Your boomerang hit my dog Muwawa.
If there are no rentals and nothing to buy. Ho see do you move there unless you have enough money to buy and build. In that case you can live somewhere where there are restaurants, theaters and a symphony. If all you need is four walls, a t.v. and. A fishing reel, then that's the li c e for you. But I need somewhere to go, something to do besides church picnics.
@@helengarrett6378
Some of us that live out here
Don't even have a TV
I enjoy radio
And am a voracious reader
Coincidentally
Not all of us are Church goer's
Nature is our church
Silence our bible
@@helengarrett6378 It could get pretty boring when the weather is too bad to go hiking.
Preston Idaho, the home of Napoleon Dynamite.
Haha that’s the first thing I thought!
In August 2016 I went there. The woman living at Pedro's house was wearing a Vote for Pedro shirt. She helped my girlfriend and me take photos and said some kids recreated the bike jump scene a week prior. Sweet!
@@AnklepantsSkateZine I’ll bet those were some sweet jumps.
And Aryan Nations where the collective IQ is that of a tree stump. That includes the whole state.
@@Tsalinger sounds like you’re from there, then
I'm surviving in Eugene, Oregon on $990 social security. Only because of SNAP and being able to use VA medical. THe way rents are increasing I don't know how long 990 will work. I'm 75 and believe that if more affordable housing isn't developed then folks like me (and younger low income folks) face a scary future. It seems to be all about affordable housing and the lack of cost of living increases in SSA.
Scary I agree! I am 66 and right behind ya. I had to go on disability ten years ago and the state of WA only assisted with 530 per month to live on. I had to go to RV living on private property and thank god the land owner was kind and generous. Now that I am on full SS my income of 1200 still is not enough and I live in the same RV space for ten years now. It is a tough world we live in now. Glad I was born in the 50's.
It's not easy. Just a rent share is a crazy price here
We all face a uncertain and scarey future...young people are going to have it extremly difficult if they dont have a bunch of old money or huge insurance policies from their parents.
Most Americans won't be retiring anymore😢
I lived in Portland, Or and Vancouver, Wa and loved living in both cities for six years.....in Maryland just outside DC now which is lovely, but not my beloved PNW.
Idaho no longer cheap it has been discovered and prices all over the state have sky rocketed.
It has been Californicated. Young rich professionals are fleeing Cali and bringing high housing costs with them to Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, etc. Pretty soon everything will be as high as Colorado in terms of cost of living.
@@ganymeade5151 I feel sorry for any young person trying to buy in these states, and for the older people being forced out of their home of 25 to 30 years because the property taxes have gone through the roof. Hope all you carpet baggers can sleep at night.
@@ganymeade5151 and az
@@ganymeade5151 realtors will tell you that most of those moving are coming from Washington.
Not where I live in Idaho!!!!
Moscow Idaho has a great farmer's market. About 6 years ago I saw a long line of about 30 people in front of one of the stalls, I asked what all the fuss was about and it was the greatest peach I ever ate.
If you live in Beaverton on 1500 amonth,you can live in a tent.
Yeah same here in Seattle. Hey most people do.
LMAO. True. Explains why so many average folks are homeless and stuck there. Suggest organizing to demand jobs that pay a living wage and affordable housing. If not, everyone who makes average pay will be homeless and substance addicted to deal with the depression and despair, while the rich are profiting off of the damage.
I don't know the answer myself, but keep in mind that the guy who runs this channel lives in Beaverton himself; It would be surprising if Briggs was not aware of the cost of living in his own area. Maybe he does though, I definitely do not :)
@@willjensen5595 rent in beaverton is going to be 1500 a month. I I've in a cheaper metro city in 800sqft house and my rent is 1200
In the Forests
When you do videos like this, would you please discuss the quality and availability of medical services for retirees? Thank you.
That's a huge concern.
@@RockyRoadCreationsbyDiana Yes, and I don't believe Connell has a hospital. They MIGHT have a doctor. It's been my observation that most are pretty healthy until 72 and then things go downhill.
I can answer that question for all 10 places: Medical quality and availability in those towns is abysmal. Actually closer to non-existent. At least Moscow is a college town so will have some services.
Well, Connell is somewhat close to the Tricities, which at least has something. Umatilla isn't too far from tri-cities either if your insurance crosses state lines and Pendleton OR, which isn't super small.
For quality and good access, you really need to be closer to Spokane, which has surprisingly great medical care and tons of it, and I suppose Boise would be pretty solid as well. Both have VA hospitals also if you are a vet.
That will cost more, but neither are close to Seattle in either distance or cost of living. You can live near Spokane in one of the many 2 cow towns - assuming you don't care about emergency transport - for pretty cheap. It is pretty similar in Boise also.
The fact is that no matter where you live, it has tradeoffs. In nearly every case, living rural means limited access to a lot of things, including medical care.
Any town near a University should have a great medical facility....there were a couple on the list....
You also need more on the political values since nobody wants to retire among their partisan opponents, and that includes not just party, but also caucus and priority issues. And speaking of local political values, what about Antelope Oregon?
I enjoyed this video very much! I’m glad you pronounced La Grande properly. It’s also quite windy more times than not.
It’s Pay ETTE, not Pay it, lol.
A fun fact for our family is two of our children were born in Baker and the rest in Baker City because of the name change. It also can be extremely cold in winter and the interstate gets shut down due to hazardous road conditions.
Been thru Baker City during several of those times. Also spent a week in the Best Western there when had the flu! Seen a doc on a Saturday morning he gave me a couple of shots and some meds and asked me where I was going. I told him I was headed to Houston, TX. He gave me a very stern look and asked again where are you going to stay for the next few days. I told him I was going to stay in bed at the motel and he said OK. I asked why and he told me I was going in the hospital if I said anything different! That was the sickest I have ever been in my life, when I called my daughters back home in Oklahoma they said they were on there way out there. I told them to stay at home cause I was going to lay this one out. They said I must be very sick because in my 35 years of driving this is the first time that I had payed up and not come home!
He hardly said any of the names correctly. You can tell he's never been to the NW.
Yeah like Umatila It not UM a tila , it's U ma til a.
I was born and raised in Washington. Go to those cities and you will see why they are cheaper
Yeah, try the REAL side of the PNW. Good luck finding a place that cheap 😂
I'm interested in Sequim, Bellingham or around those areas. I'm accepting that retirement is not going to happen ever. Good thing I enjoy working. And after seeing this video, I would rather keep working and live in a place I love.
Abundant crystal meth.
@@feliciasampson8032 Bellingham is surprisingly expensive. Maybe La Conner?
@@AlabasterSkin that's what I am starting to hear. A good friend is a realtor in Reno and has friends who are looking to buy in Bellingham. They said the same thing.
I would've thought that with the amount of rain and grey days, it wouldn't be as desirable as a sunnier place. But I guess there are many of us who like PNW weather. My California friends either love the sun and heat, or moved to Washington and Oregon while they were still affordable.
I'll check out La Conner. Thank you.
Choosing a place to live is more than just cost. Information about shopping, access to medical facilities, and climate would be nice. It would be nice if you had a summary chart comparing the 10 towns with their ratings for crime, education, weather, entertainment, etc.
You can look all that up for yourself on the internet instead of asking this streamer to do that.
NO MEDICAL CARE, NO ENTERTAINMENT, HIGH PERCENTAGE OF SERIAL KILLERS COME FROME THESE BACKWOODS AREAS. "Almost zero crime" is just that it's not reported. Our Rotary squashes the news of crime. PNW HAS LOTS OF CRIME ON THE ELDERLY.
Need to include how hot are summers & how cold winters.tnx.
Well, if it's of interest to you, I was in Connell, WA in August and it was 113°
Find a town that interests you and hit up Wikipedia, many times it is listed down the page. If they don't show it for your town, try another that is close by.
Most of eastern Washington, eastern Oregon, and western Idaho (where almost every one of these places are) have hot, drier summers, and colder, somewhat snowy winters. It’s mostly high desert type of land, with some small mountain ranges. But I’d say you’d get mostly all 4 seasons.
@@adnarim6057 You're right about that. When people from outside the area hear PNW, they think coastal WA and OR, not the REAL PNW! There is a big difference between the PNW and the INW (Inland North West)
@@timothycook2917 Was it a dry heat or was it humid Humid is much worse than dry heat.
Glenn’s Ferry sounds nice. Love Idaho, have friends that retired there from Hawaii. They say the love it!
Idaho is beautiful. However, you must be able to afford to live there if you are not employed. Not many jobs in Idaho in most towns. Towns are far apart.
Glenn's Ferry had no jobs and it's over an hour commute to any place that has jobs. It's a very close we don't like outsiders type of community. GF was my hometown. I grew up there. I left because of lack of jobs and opportunity, racism, close minded people.
I'm from Glenns Ferry, but haven't lived there since I graduated from High School. It was a wonderful place to grow up. There are not a lot of places to rent or buy (as stated in the video) - it would be a good place to build a home if you could have a river view. Very little access to health care - even Mountain Home is limited, which is important for people retiring to a place.
Thank you for these informative videos. It would be nice if you looked into RV space rental availability and pricing in these towns along with the apartment information.
You can find that information yourself on the internet.
And tiny home friendly
Wow! Checking out these cities really felt like I had time traveled back to small town America in the 1950's. Living in a small town in northern MD, I've watched my area become less rural and more and more like extended urban sprawl from Baltimore. Even though it's still in the countryside, it's *expensive* to live here as many commute to high-paying city jobs in Baltimore and DC. Seeing these towns really made me feel like I was back in my childhood - it may just be the pictures you selected, but it looks like corporate America hasn't yet taken over every corner of these towns. Not a Starbucks, McDonalds, or Walmart to be seen (yet). With work from home becoming more normal, I imagine you could save a lot of money living in a place like this.
You wouldn't save money if you had to travel several hours to see a doctor. And the cost of groceries in these small towns is always much higher that in the big box stores.
Thanks Briggs, southern Idaho is in my sights. Can't wait for next week, may change climates a little.
Also, it's Moss-Coe. Great review of all the little gems in the PNW!
That’s the first giveaway when someone ain’t from Moscow - when they say it “Moss-COW.”
Moscow Idaho is a beautiful little city and I'd be shocked if you can find an apartment for under 700.
While all are formally in the "Pacific Northwest", they're all in the "desert" of the PNW (east of the Cascades)
That’s what makes then cheaper
If the town doesn't have any rental units, it shouldn't be on your list.
There are those of us retired people who just take our homes with us.
I agree. You can't live there is there are no rental units.
Unless you plan to buy.
If you are living on $1500 a month you probably can't afford to buy.
@@zelliatorsema9579 Not everyone is on $1500 a month who wants to move to a low cost of living area. Try thinking outside of the box. Geez.
I was stationed at Mountain Home many, many moons ago and remember people who worked at base and lived in Glenn's Ferry, ID. Sounded good back then too. Think you gave them a solid rating. Well done.
I was stationed at Mountain Home AFB too. Glenn's Ferry is very peaceful.
how about doing a series on the least expensive but best suburban towns around major cities? like, Atlanta is nice, but try this suburb
Depending upon the major city, that may or may not work. Seattle's suburbs tend to be more expensive than Seattle itself. Los Angeles ditto - the cheapest housing in LA is mostly IN LA, especially West Hollywood.
If you are rich. Atlanta is extremely expensive and crowded. If you make over $100K/per year, you can live somewhat comfortably. Young professionals have raised the rents.
unless you’re a Chinese
That’s a great idea!
Love your channel. Keep up the great work! Moscow, Idaho is pronounced, "moss- koe" Rhymes with "row" your boat. I think the residents pronounce it this way to identify anyone not local.
Rhymes with Idaho! Briggs did get Yakima right, that is impressive!
Mispronounced Connell, Moscow, Umatilla...research, research.
@@wrzipper YES!! When it is at the beginning of every encyclopedia article, there's no excuse, unless it's something like Puyallup.
@@Hypatia52 I lived in Auburn Wa. for 10 years and someone told me early on to remember it as "Puke it all up" .....
@@newmexrob99 And to think, now it's cul-de-sac & suburbia heaven!
My mom was born in Payette Idaho in a hotel in 1920. It’s a great place to live. Baker City is a nice place too
And pronoinced Pay EEEte!
I grew up as a kid in Umatilla. It's pronounced YOO-matilla.
Ha, I live in Hermiston and was going to tell him the same thing. It's You matilla. lol
Lived in Hermiston and Echo.
@@marge3863 I graduated from Hernistion High School. My dad and sister live in Stanfield. These aren't my favorite places, but I have to admit Umatilla has a soft spot in my heart since I had a great childhood there.
@@timelston4260 I like Echo more than Hermiston but they have a soft spot for me to. Now south Central Oregonian.
@@marge3863 South Central? Cool. My mom grew up in Crescent, and she met my dad when he came in for breakfast at the Wagon Wheel Cafe in La Pine. My to-be uncle owned the cafe at the time, and Mom and her sister were waitresses. I still have cousins in Crescent, and my grandparents and uncles are buried in Bend. I was born in Klamath Falls but moved to Umatilla when I was two.
Loving this series! Even tho it's about retirement it also provides me insight for just dirt cheap cities
If there are no places to live, you cannot live there. Real estate is practically non existent.
Please more vids like this on the Pacific Northwest! Thanks.
mountains and beaches
One thing I love about small towns is they have fresh and chemical free foods.
Connel is pronounced with an “Elle” and the “U” in Umatilla is pronounced by saying the letter. Umatilla is 24 miles from the Tri-Cities (Kennewick) and Moscow is less than 30 minutes from Pullman home of Washington State University.
PNW native here. As D De said: YOU ma tilla, not OO ma tilla.
Hearing him say Connel, I thought it was a town I'd never heard of. Took a while to realize what he was talking about, lulz.
Best thing about Ritzville is I-90 goes East AND West there!
Serial killers like that.
I was thinking about your never ending quest for something to list, how about flea markets & tag sales in general?
I used to really like the Packwood Washington town wide yard sale over the Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekends... Canton, TX Trade Days was neat and I know there are others.
Just an idea.
The biggest employer in Connell is the Coyote Ridge Correctional Center.
Also, most of these towns are very, very conservative not only in lifestyle but politically with a very strong “Christian” approach to the view of the world. I’ve lived in 3 of them. This can greatly affect ones ability to “fit in”. If that is a goal of yours.
True and no one wants to say it.... Christian? WOW.
So what
Portland for you buddy
Maybe its changed but I did business there many years ago and it was racist.
Due you correct the average SSI retirement amount is $1500 a month but they don't clear that amount they are required to pay Medicare part D at a coust of $144.00 witch is removed before you get your check and you are also required to pay for part D at a cost of $60.00 so these people only clear less than $1300 a month.
When people report their SS income, they usually report what they get deposited into their bank account. As a reverse mortgage specialist, working exclusively with retired seniors, I review SS income from my clients all the time. I would say that the average is &1,500 to $1,800 net. But that is in So CA, so I don’t know about the rest of the country
@@susankievman642 This stat of $1500 is the SSI natiional average benifit reported by Social Security. It is the gross amount before the reqiured deductions. It inculeds the people that have starting to drawing their SSI at the age of 62 that do not receive medicare until they reach full retirment age of 65 or older. and people that have become disabled again that don't receive medcare for the first two years. I hope clears up some of the facts for you.
Heavy snow will always keep the clowns out.
Not clowns. Just hate snow.
I hate snow too, I know I'm living in the wrong state. Born and raised in Minnesota, I currently live in Northern Minnesota where we get snow 8 - 12 feet deep, sometimes all at once in a blizzard.
good. i dont like clowns
Thank you for this one and all your other great informative posts. When you can, please consider doing a similar video (< $1500 retirement) for the US upper midwest (Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, etc.)
Idaho is not the Pacific Northwest. It does not have any coastline whatsoever. You forgot to tell us what the healthcare was like in each of those cities because as a retiree access to quality healthcare is one of the top considerations and where to live.
None of these "Pacific Northwest" towns are anywhere near the Pacific. East of the Cascades is the Inland Northwest. They are very different places in climate, culture, etc.
What does "anywhere near the Pacific" mean?
I don't consider Seattle to be very close to the Pacific ocean because it is a long drive.
@@nobodyimportant7804
He is talking about hundreds of miles. If you look at a map you will understand. ☺️
@@tenderheart7530 I don't need to look at a map. I know the entire NW like the back of my hand.
"Anywhere near the ocean" is arbitrary. Seattle is not anywhere near the ocean yet I bet the OP considers it part of the Pacific NW.
Even with no traffic, Seattle to the ocean is about a 3-hour drive.
Portland is nowhere near the ocean either.
@@nobodyimportant7804
Then reread the original poster’s comment.
Seattle has nothing to do with it.
@@tenderheart7530 and yet, all the towns in the video are in the Pacific Northwest.
Thank you so much for this video! 🙏
Preston, Idaho and La Grande, Oregon get very cold in winter. Prosser, Connell and Ritzville, WA, and Umatilla, OR get very hot in the summer. Info only. Not bashing any of them
One thing they all have in common: not a single one of them is in the gentrified region west of the Cascades.
Moscow is really nice, though--nice enough to make a part of me hope not too many people find out about it.
Shut yo mouth, people will learn about it.
Moscow sucks. Dont move there.
(Re-post if you dont think peoples should move there.)
When a town’s government arrests a minister and wife for singing in a parking lot, I’m sure not going to consider it a friendly place to visit nor live.
@@Sunshine-oz5cp Singing in public especially singing hymns, Chirstmas songs, etc should incur the death penalty.
I couldn’t imagine living in any of these towns
Just a heads up, I’m living in Guatemala on about $500 a month. Fresh fruit & vegetables at the market (or grow your own) & I’m talking about avocados at less than $.40 each! The soil is super fertile & the coffee is amazing, I’m currently in San Martín Jilotepeque & an AIRBNB for 30 days can be had for under $300. I’m not sure how to go about renting a house, but my next spot I’m renting for 6 months at Lake Atitlan for less than $250 a month...just saying, it’s not all crime ridden cartel bullshit in Central America
Are you required to get the so called vaccine to stay in the country
Im on my way maybe a bit further..
Chili
Con-Ell is how you pronounce Connell! It's right near Prosser. Baker is cold as balls in the winter..... gnarly that time of year! I'm a couple towns over from your aunt, if you have an aunt actually living in Ritzville! heh heh heh And No Kidding, but my sis moved to Rupert just 2 years ago, seems to dig it.
What's fun is to hear out of staters make a run at some of the Native place names! Umatilla is one of the easier ones, but still gets a couple versions of it. Puyallup, Stillaguamish, Humptulips, Stehekin etc.... How about a Reservations of the US one? Most know almost nothing about 'em!
@@UncleBildo Everyone should take a stab at this one, its a lake in north Idaho, Lake Pend Oreille. Doesn't pronounce anything like the spelling, but there is a town on the north end of the lake, that's how you pronounce it. Good luck all.
I'm a "local"..... Pond O Ray!
Why would anyone choose to live in Connell
Sammamish threw me for a loop!
Can't wait until you do the Midwest.
Funny to run across this. I am home shopping from Twin Falls, ID. I have family in Rupert. As a retiree, it will be added to the list of look-sees.
Idaho = Mississippi w/ mountains.
Briggs, this is the video I've been waiting for!!! LOVE the Pacific Northwest! Thanks for everything you do!
I drove through the mother of all traffic jams in Payette the afternoon of 21 August 2017. All those eclipse people. :-)
Worst traffic in the history of Wyoming for that haha. I went out to the Laramie peak area to watch the eclipse and there were several thousand people out in a very remote area that usually would never see more than a handful of people coming through in a week haha.
@@mrvwbug4423 I stayed in Boise but observed the eclipse from Weiser - biggest thing to happen to Weiser in a long time. My third eclipse, and by far the best.
Top 10 cheap secluded towns with high speed internet. Asking for a friend.
Oh yea, all of us old people need the internet to watch "The World according to Briggs"
I'd like that too, for vacation in some years.
SERIOUSLY!! that's the new river and railroad upon which towns are built
Chattanooga
Remote workers hunt for these little towns too
If I ever leave California, this is the area of the country that I would move to. Everything just seems so peaceful.
But damn cold, I reckon.
YES! Go there or Texas not here. :) No offense, California. I would have stayed in San Francisco longer than 5 years 05-10 but the writting was on the wall. Add to it that a 250sqft studio over the Bay Bridge Xway was $835.00 a month then and it's $1200.00 now!
Oregon is amazing! (if you just close your eyes and forget Portland exists...)
@@ghosttownguy7472 That's not fair. Portland's a gem. Just ignore the homeless epidemic and riots in the streets.
@@hectorcardenas2171 Not really that bad. Unless you're used to a really warm climate. It's nothing compared to the Dakotas or Minnesota, etc..
One of my children went to U of Idaho in Moscow. Seriously, what a gem of a little city! It has everything you need from medical services, a lovely downtown, and even a Walmart. It's super clean, well kept up, and there's plenty to do in the outdoors too. Oh, have fun following college sports with the Vandals at their adorable and pristine college campus. There's even nice little restaurants scene downtown too. You won't feel as isolated and out of touch as you would in most of the towns listed in this video. Plenty of apartments available because of the college too.
And if you can't find something in Moscow, Pullman WA is just a few miles away. Between the two towns, you can find everything you need.
@@GrnXnham and the stretch between Moscow and Pullman is a pleasure to drive...or better yet, bike (as there is a gorgeous paved bike trail that connects the two places).
Might be a really strong investment for someone to start putting up apartment buildings in a few of these extra small towns. There is such a growing need for retirees. Keeping rents low, you could still make a good return while you are helping a community. Or maybe renovating some old houses into shared residences.
thanks so much for doing this! seriously. i really appreciate it. i got priced out of seattle 20 years ago, and now i'm being priced out of vancouver, wa, so before i retire, i'd like to find something a bit cheaper.
Moved from the Vancouver area to Tennessee. Cost so much less it’s amazing. Housing is about 60 % , property taxes are about 25% fuel is 35% less. Can actually afford to live.
Another stellar video!! This is such a great series. Love all of your stuff!
Thanks so much!
Thanks again for the info.
You bet!
LOL! I live in Moscow Id.! Now if I only had 1500mo I'd be livin large!!!
1500 piece a cake, especially in Moscow, have a look at what we do!
You’re amazing man! Thanks for making this video!
I Love this series! I find it very helpful when you also mention home prices.
Please include Wisconsin in the Deep North, and possibly the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Parking lot shots are beautiful. Makes me want to pack up.
10) Prosser, WA
9) Preston, ID
8) Legrand, OR
7) Connell, WA
6) Moscow, ID
5) Payett, ID
4) Baker City, OR
3) Umatilla, OR
2) Glenn's Ferry, ID
1) Rupert, ID
Hey Briggs I really like your videos, maybe you could do one with Tennessee South Carolina and North Carolina that would be cool.
Western Montana should be considered as part of the Northwest. Follow the eastern Idaho state line straight north and follow that line right through Montana and that by most is considered the Northwest US region.
The title is "Top 10 Towns to Retire of Live on $1500 in the PACIFIC NORTHWEST, so Western Montana doesn't really qualify. In fact, all the towns he listed don't really qualify because they're all east of the Cascades.
@@ColonelKlink100 I agree with you. He should have said "Northwest," but I figured he doesn't know this part of the country, so I decided to not mention it since I was tagging his wrongful perception of the Northwest boundary lines.
I honestly didn’t expect anywhere in Oregon to be on this list. I always forget about the eastern half of the state!
Please TOP BEST town safest
Lol, you pronounce Pocatella like the natives the do. Love it. ❤️
Pocatello
I live in Keizer Oregon on about $1500 a month. And that includes my car payment and Comcast cable.
I have a pension and social security.
But thanks for the effort picking up 10 best choices! Maybe $2K.
Most of these towns are very hot in summer and freezing in winter so your utilities are high you will get relief in spring and fall on your high utility bill. I like trees and these towns don't have them but I like them cause there sunny. I like Richland Wash with that huge river. 👍
Moscow, ID is actually pronounced Moss-koe not Moss-cow.
I live in La Grande and have lived here for more than 15 years. If outdoor life is more important to you than nightlife and upscale restaurants, La Grande is a great place to live - as long as you have a good job or work remotely, I highly recommend it. I-84 runs through town so you have easy access to an major interstate.
The pros are real estate prices are still low compared to the west side of the state. Due to being in a valley surrounded by mountains, the weather is a bit more temperate than other parts of of the state east of the cascades. It still gets snow and can get pretty cold - just not a cold as other areas. There is a low crime rate with most crimes being property crimes of opportunity (leaving valuables in you vehicle or leaving say, an expensive bike outside).
As for the downside - it’s about two hours one way to a city of any size where you can do major shopping like Costco or a mall. While the hospital can treat most minor illnesses and injuries, major trauma and life threatening illnesses often require being life flighted out to a larger hospital. Given that La Grande is in a valley and you have to go over a mountain pass to leave the area no matter which direction you’re traveling, that can be a problem in winter. I-84 can frequently be closed due to weather and/or accidents and there really aren’t any good detours to get around the closure.
This area, like most all of the cities and towns on the east side of the Cascades, is fairly conservative. It’s not really an issue overall and people seem to get along but, depending on your political views, this is either a plus or a minus. I’m a flaming democratic socialist but I keep to myself and just ignore the far right folks.
Can we get a list on four corners states? That’d be very nice and I’d appreciate it. If not, no worries. Love the videos!
Great idea!
I love that idea. Lived in San Diego, though. Way too crowded and pricey but it was heaven on Earth in the late 70's!
Stop being selfish :) jk
Thank you so very much. So many new town to research for my retirement. I would prefer Oregon.
High property taxes in Oregon.
High State Taxes in Oregon ....if U dont mind paying at least $500 a month and that was over 11 years ago....
Awe man, You missed a great oppor-pun-ity! In the Le Grande piece, talking about the economy “employment is not [grande] here” 😆. Still another great video 🤙 Hooyah
The last seen was awesome! Very professional
I think my husband and I might drive around and actually investigate these places..! See what they are really like!
The Inland North West (INW) is worth a road trip.
Did you do it? What did you find?
love this video! wish you could have added more places
I liked Prosper, Washington! I love the Pacific Northwest! I would like to have a Tiny Home in Washington, maybe in an adult Community near Spokane! My Nephew just moved there in June, 2022! It is not too far from Seattle and it is near National Parks and Rivers, and not far from beautiful forests! Sounds perfect for me and my cat; I am thinking of adopting a dog too!
Payette, ID is across the Snake River from Ontario, OR and not too far from Boise. That and it's milder winters makes it's location more attractive if you still want to be not too far from a bigger population centre.
Housing shooting up though.
Bellingham use to be the place to retire with affordable housing. Not so much anymore. I've heard the comparison of it being like Boulder. CO. It's a college town, where it has become less affordable. Been seeing more people from Seattle, Portland, and abroad moving to Bellingham. Much more easy going, still a vibrant downtown despite CV19, outdoorsy culture, and possibly the most microbreweries per capital for all you beer lovers. 🍺🍻
Bellingham is ridiculous now
@@beckyorstevejohnson7838 - As in pricing or other?
Racist town and ridiculous. I promise. It’s boo boo. Not a damn thing to do in Bellingham
B'ham is the arctic of the state in winter.
@@star_dante - Not really. That would be more in the interior of Washington State. Say Omak.
And you forgot to mention that anything east of the cascades is cold in the winter and hot in the summer. Anything west of the Cascades is congested, congested, congested and takes forever to get anywhere. Did I mention congested? Road rage is a real issue along with shootings every day.
The figures are off by quite a lot. Totally underestimated.
I know your listing rents, but Moscow ID realestate is expensive.
It is becoming Californicated.
Thanks. I’d be interested in a $2,500- $3,000 living expenses series.
Anywhere in Michigan, Indiana or Ohio
Pretty much the entirety of Eastern Washington and Oregon and all of Idaho.
That includes the tri-cities and spokane.
A few places west of the cascades will open up but will be shitholes like Idaho, and the eastern side of Oregon and Washington.
Washington is such a beautiful state
Love the state of Washington. Just have to stay away from the politics on the west side of the state!
@@garypollard9770 that’s mainly in downtown Seattle even 20-30 mins outside the city it’s not bad
@Wild Bird soo what ? I’m not democrat but I don’t let that crap get to me live your life
Rupert, just sounds like a nice place. 👍
Rupert or Glenn’s Ferry either would be nice, if you could find a place to live!
I currently live in anacortes Washington, really thinking about moving because it is to expensive.
@James Ramey, darn I'm getting priced out in Bremerton. I love Anacorted and want to move there
@@reneekimball1314 it is beautiful here. Might be about the same as Bremerton?
Well that sucks both beautiful towns Bremerton and Anacorted sad for sure.....
Can you please do top 10 best seafood towns in USA? Thanks.
Newport Oregon would be in top 10!
Umatilla is pronounced YOU-MA-TILLA. And the move of the town in the sixties was because the completion of the dam DOWNRIVER from Umatilla was supposed to flood the part of town closest to the river ... but it didn’t happen! Not a bad town and there are jobs - Amazon, a prison, Walmart hub.