Right now our culture and our economy are undergoing historic changes due to changes in technology and shifts in trends. More people are now working remote and many are now moving away from the coasts in order to take advantage of cheaper land prices inland.
While for many the cheaper prices are a draw, for others, money is a small price to pay to live amongst the beauty of Washington. That said, Washington is still not as expensive as some other locations on the West Coast and many amazing deals can still be found here.