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I was already remote, but I’m moving from Seattle to Denver.

Combination of family and a more favorable climate. The somewhat lower cost of living doesn’t hurt, but it’s not like Denver is cheap.

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I'm actually picking between Seattle and Denver. What about the climate is better between the two?

Pick Seattle if you like rain and Denver if you like skin cream/ moisturizer

Seattle if you never want to deal with icey lanes/roads.

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What about the climate in Denver is better than Seattle? Less rain, or at least rain less often? (Not saying you're wrong, I just wonder.)

Denver gets a lot more sun

Denver only has 30 to 40 days a year without at least partial sun.

300ish days of sunshine a year in Denver versus about half that in Seattle.

And cold as hell winter 5 months of the year.

Yes its freezing and icy for 7 months actually.

I'd take 20F in Colorado over 50F on the east coast anyday. The dry air insulates amazingly.

I'll second that. The lack of humidity really helps keep things comfortable outside when it is cold. That specific heat of water is killer in a Midwest winter.

Low humidity is also why we get the really powdery snow that is great for skiing.

Dude, no. Its always miserable. I have lived in CO for over 30 years and I wouldn't wish it on anyone. Worst place ever.

No East coast is better. If you want dry, check out Arizona or New Mexico.

I just spent my first winter in Boulder (moved from NYC) and thought the winter was incredibly mild. All my friends and family back home kept asking how I was handling the cold, but I thought it was worlds better than slushy, frigid NYC.

Cold is okay as long as you're prepared for it. Wet is annoying even if you're prepared for it.

The best summer in north west is in Seattle.

hence why they all vacation in Vancouver, BC, right? ;)

Lived here my whole life, don't know anyone who goes to Van for the summer. Must be a new thing?

oh Canadians usually come to Seattle or to hike in the mountains of Washington state :)

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