[Superman]

Good point, Dan.

Also, if you are an angler, we have ocean-going trout (Steelhead) and landlocked salmon (Bluebacks).

If you're wanting to be in the Everett area, I might suggest Bellingham. It is beloved. There is a college there, and the atmosphere is a nice, slow mixture of sleepy small town, active arts community, academia and pseudo-urbanity. And.....its a little ways away from Everett. Personally, I think there is a "sweet spot" in terms of how close to in-laws you should live. Different for everybody but about 300 miles has worked well for me for decades. One hour might be better for you. Next door is just a bad idea, no matter how much you love them.