Cheapest way to move out of state?

Seattle is a great city, but cost of housing and of living in generql is through the roof. Be sure you check that out thoroughly before deciding.

You will need to apply for jobs NOW (before you move) and while waiting for interviews research property rental price...if you get a job that is when you move into a cheap B&B or rent a room in someones home while you start your job and look for somewhere to rent as no landlord will rent to you without proof of income and that way you have proof. You can also research the area, where to purchase furniture, look at second hand good quality furniture basics once you find a place so you know what you need and what will fit until then you save everything you can

You realize that a decent one bedroom apartment in Seattle will cost you about $6000 to move in, right? $2000 deposit, $2000 first month rent, $2000 last month rent. Seattle is very expensive.

What exactly is your question? Not sure how moving is going to be any cheaper than putting your crap in your car unless you can find someone to rideshare with...

to rent an apartment you need A LOT of money for security deposit and first months rent.

Driving distance from Miami to Seattle is anywhere between 3300 miles to 3900 miles depending what route you take. So you can divide that by your car's highway fuel economy to figure out how many gallons of gas you'll need, then multiply by the average price per gallon you think you'll have to pay along the way.

On most of the road trips I've taken in my life I cover between 500-800 miles per day. So plan on at least 5 nights in hotels, maybe up to 7 or 8. Hotel prices vary by city but if you're willing to stay in basic hotel outside of big cities you can probably keep it around $100/night. You could try booking rooms through airbnb for less or you could sleep in your car if you can't afford hotels. Just make sure you pack your car so that you can recline the seats if you plan to sleep in it.

When your funds are limited, both job prospects and rents are huge factors in your decision.

So steps one and two need to be finding out what you can expect to pay for a decent rental--probably a studio or one-bedroom--in a reasonably safe neighborhood and what the job prospects there are.

I don't know about those two cities, but for my city and the ones where our kids live, Craigslist is the go-to place for rentals.

The best place to look for work depends on your skills, education, and experience.

When you make a budget, remember that you will be expected to put down deposits on various things, like a first-and-last month's rent, a utilities deposit, etc. You may also find you must have high-speed internet immediately to conduct a proper job search. Add to that the cost of your phone's service plan, and you eat into your savings dramatically.

You can check thrift stores and discount centers where you live now, plus Craigslist at the new city, to get a price range for the must-have furnishings. IMO, that's a mattress, an upholstered chair or sofa, an end table, a lamp for each room that doesn't have overhead lighting, a table, and a chair to use at that table.

Depending on what you own and plan to take, you'll need to add dishes, glasses, silverware, cooking items, sheets, towels, and a shower curtain. You can gather this stuff up locally at thrift stores or by shopping sales, or even get relatives' donations.