Kitsap has lots of government jobs with the Navy here. Closer to the OP, cheaper real estate and fewer cars. Silver City brews good beer as does Hood Canal Brewery. Good place for kids.
Not the entertainment available that Seattle area has by far but I'm glad I relocated here from Seattle side. Of course, I'm a codger and a late night for me is if I'm out past 9:00.
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