|
Renton is more suburban, so don't expect to be able to walk a lot of places. I also don't think it has the flavor that Seattle has as a city--Seattle is a city of neighborhoods. Personally, I'd look for a place in North Seattle (Wallingford, Ballard, Roosevelt, Green Lake) and brave the commute, but that is because I love those neighborhoods. They all have a really cool feel and lots of stuff within walking distance.
If you're in Renton, it's about a 15-20 minute drive to downtown (depending on traffic and if you're able to use the HOV lane).
One thing to consider: can you rent a less-than-ideal place for a while without a lease and get a sense of where you would really like to live in Seattle before committing to a place? There are a lot of choices, depending on what you're looking for.
__________________
If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau
|