Pacific Northwest Makes Forbes No. 1

Seattle took the No. 1 spot on Forbes Most Overpriced Places to Live this year, with Portland, OR making a podium finish as well in the No. 3 spot.
NYC was No. 2, but ridiculously overpaying to be a part of society in the world's mecca can be expected, seeing that it's the epicenter of the universe and is where decisions are made that trickle down to the rest of the country. But Seattle and Portland?
Beauty only gets you so far, but in this case it took the Pacific NW all the way to the top, as these cities don't hold nearly the same influence as any of our country's major hubs. Alluring people with pristine forests and green, well, everything, these towns have make quite a mark on America with their lushness and charm.
It was only yesterday that I mentioned to Heather that Seattle would be a fantastic place to visit for a few days in the summer months; 70 degree highs for walking all day, the sun might actually be out, and the city has culture worth enduring, and everything is shiny and green. But the niceness comes at the price of low-gray clouds and colder weather the other 10 months, precipitating most days during the other three seasons.
So, if you would like to visit either of these overpriced places to vacation or live, be sure to do it from mid-July to early September.