I'm ready to break up with Texas. I moved to Austin eight years ago and never thought I'd want to leave. It's a great city with relatively affordable housing, access to outdoor green spaces and an unparalleled music and arts scene .
It's easy to get around without a car ( I ride a moped ) and you barely have to walk a mile without running into a body of water, which is probably what I love the most. Despite the upsides, it's time to chase my dream of living in Seattle. Before you ask me about the wet weather, I'll say it's one of the many reasons why I want to leave Texas.
We haven't seen rain in months. I'm also really craving a city with reliable public transportation, and Seattle checks that box. As a Gen Zer in my 20s juggling student loan debt and high rent costs, I know that saving money to move West will require a solid budget and loads of discipline.
Luckily, I'm a personal finance writer with great tips from experts on how to find a balance between paying off debt and saving money . How I'm budgeting to move West I've casually considered relocating to Seattle for some time, but after my most recent visit this summer, I knew it was time to start plotting my move. I sat down and ran the numbers, asking myself the most obvious question: Can I really afford this? More specifically, how much will it cost to get there, and how much will I spend on housing? To pull off this move by myself without accumulating any debt (and to allow for some financial padding just in case), .