Moving from Los Angeles, CA to Seattle, WA
Your Complete Guide
Cost of Living Comparison
Best Stops Along the Way
Breaking up a 1,135-mile drive? Here are great places to stop between Los Angeles, CA and Seattle, WA.
Bakersfield, CA
A Central Valley city known for its country music scene and agricultural industry. The birthplace of the Bakersfield Sound in country music.
Bakersfield Sound country music, oil industry, and agriculture
Sacramento, CA
California's capital city known as America's Farm-to-Fork Capital. A rapidly growing city with a revitalized downtown and proximity to wine country.
Farm-to-fork dining, Old Sacramento, and state government
Portland, OR
A creative and eco-conscious Pacific Northwest city known for its food carts, craft breweries, and quirky culture. Keep Portland Weird is the motto.
Food carts, craft beer, Powell's Books, and bike-friendly culture
State Transition Guide: California → Washington
Moving from California to Washington? Here's what you need to know about updating your documents.
Driver's License
Vehicle Registration
Things to Know About Washington
- No state income tax but sales tax can exceed 10% in some areas
- Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing, and Starbucks are headquartered here
- Rain is frequent west of the Cascades—east side is much drier