Offered job in Burien--where should I live? Can I afford the area? (x-post from Seattle)

I’m a 28 year old single female from the Midwest who was offered a job in a school in Burien. I would definitely like to take it but am a little overwhelmed. Would it be too difficult to live here on a teacher’s salary? Would it be possible/advisable to live in Seattle and commute to Burien? (I’ve read bad things about the traffic). I’d prefer to live in a more urban/happening area with people my age, but realize beggars can’t be choosers.

I’d really appreciate any advice and am hoping I can make this work. Thanks :)

Submitted July 24, 2016 at 07:17PM by CPK333 http://ift.tt/2alSvAK