Living in Bellingham, Washington:
Tips for Moving and Visiting

Bellingham is a bigger city with the feel of a small town. Lots of arts and theater venues bring the community together. The weather is mild all year but we do get a lot of rain as well. We say the rain is what makes our city so lush and green.

Someone moving to my city should know it is extremely expensive to rent an apartment here. The vacancy rate is low and renters have no rights. Most jobs do not pay enough to comfortably cover rent. While it is even more expensive to rent apartments in nearby Seattle, that city at least has more job options than mine does.

Bellingham, once four separate towns, is a medium-sized coastal city. There are many parks and trails throughout the city and to the east is Mount Baker, a volcano with several ski runs. In the city there are museums and theaters and the famous Bellis Fair Mall. There is an activity for every kind of personality in this beautiful corner of the Pacific Northwest.

If visiting Bellingham be aware of the stunning beauty of a sunrise seen over snow-capped mountains. While standing facing East in any open part of the city Mount Baker can be seen dominating the horizon on a clear day. When the sun first lights the purple morning sky, and begins to burn the mountain pink, no greater beauty can be imagined.