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Tacoma Washington
Tacoma is Washington state's third-largest city, and the county seat of Pierce County. It is blessed by jaw dropping scenery, located at the foot of 14,000 ft. Mount Rainier and overlooking Puget Sound. It has long been an important port, especially for the lumber industry, but today it is a thriving city with a revitalized downtown that caters to residents and visitors alike with its shopping, dining, theaters and award-winning arts and architecture. Population: approximately 199,826 residents
Climate: Tacoma has a temperate climate due to its immediate proximity to Puget Sound, and it gets almost 39 inches of rain a year resulting in lush landscaping and a dream environment for gardening in retirement.
Cost of living: Overall, the cost of living in Tacoma, WA is 4.9% greater than the Washington average, and 8% greater than the national average according to http://www.areavibes.com/tacoma-wa/cost-of-living/.
Housing costs: Retirees will enjoy relocation to Tacoma, as the median home value in Tacoma, WA is 19.9% less than the Washington average and 14% greater than the national average.
Colleges and Universities: Tacoma boasts two major universities that have continuing education classes for retirees: The University of Puget Sound http://www.pugetsound.edu/, and Pacific Lutheran University http://www.plu.edu/. Other colleges include Bates Technical College, Bryman College, Crown College, and Tacoma Community College. Transportation: Tacoma has it all! It is divided by I-5, an interstate highway extending from the Canadian to Mexican borders. It is located 18 miles south of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The major public transportation provider, serving Tacoma and Pierce County, with daily express commuter buses to Seattle and Olympia. And unique to Tacoma is its ferry service which is the largest ferry system in the United States, consisting of more than 25 boats and handling over 600 trips daily. Tacoma is also served by Amtrak for passenger trains.
Travel and tourism: Tacoma has been named one of the most livable areas in the country, which should attract retirees. It was also recently listed as the 19th most walkable city in the country, an important part of retirement exercise as well as being able to save money on gas. Close proximity to the mountains and its location on a major body of water create an environment for endless outdoor recreation. For more information on things to see and do in Tacoma, check out http://www.traveltacoma.com.
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