If you're contemplating a move away from Seattle's sky-high costs, or relocating from out of state and searching for a Pacific Northwest community that offers the best of all worlds, Camas, Washington deserves your full attention.

Tucked along the Washington side of the Columbia River, approximately 20 miles northeast of Portland, Oregon, Camas is one of the region's most sought-after communities. It's small enough to feel like a neighborhood, large enough to offer real amenities, and strategically positioned to give residents access to two major metro areas. Here's everything you need to know.