Is Seattle a bay?

Seattle is divided in half by the Lake Washington Ship Canal, which connects Lake Washington to Puget Sound. The main inlets of Puget Sound are Elliott Bay, Smith Cove, and Shilshole Bay; the main inlet of Lake Washington is Union Bay.

Which city is more expensive Seattle or San Francisco?

The cost of living in San Francisco, CA is 37.1\% higher than in Seattle, WA. You would have to earn a salary of $82,287 to maintain your current standard of living. Employers in San Francisco, CA typically pay 14.3\% more than employeers in Seattle, WA.

Is Seattle cheaper than the Bay Area?

San Francisco is 56.3\% more expensive than Seattle. San Francisco housing costs are 92.9\% more expensive than Seattle housing costs. Health related expenses are 17.7\% more in San Francisco.

Why is Seattle so hilly?

Seattle’s topography is due largely to Pleistocene ice age glaciation. Nearly all of the city’s seven hills are characterized as drumlins (Beacon Hill, First Hill, Capitol Hill, Queen Anne Hill, Mount Baker) or drift uplands (Magnolia, West Seattle).

Is Seattle steep?

Seattle is a relatively compact city with most of the “tourist” attractions within easy walking or transit distance. Some streets are steep, others are not. It is not too difficult, just wear comfortable shoes. The “retail” core is relatively flat.

What is Seattle bay called?

Elliott Bay

Elliott Bay
Ocean/sea sources	Puget Sound
Basin countries	United States
Surface area	21 km2 (8.1 sq mi)
Settlements	Seattle

What makes Seattle unique?

Seattle is known to many as the Emerald City because of its famous, lush evergreen forests. Sat on Puget Sound and opposite Olympic Mountains, Seattle is also a haven for nature lovers. Despite Seattle’s rainy reputation, you can still enjoy sunny springs and summers, when music and food festivals are abundant.