Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Alexandria, VA
VS
Everett, WA
🏆 Alexandria leads 14 of 23 categories
Alexandria
Virginia
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
108.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$113,179 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
58 ✓ Safer
Population
157,594 ✓ Larger
Everett
Washington
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$77,806
Violent Crime Index
70
Population
110,847
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Alexandria, VA
Pros
Households earn $35,373 more per year on average
More college-educated — 66.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
17% less violent crime than Everett
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.6 pts lower (3.2%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (219.1 vs 380/100k)
Smaller class sizes — 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $655,700
Higher rents — median is $1,983/mo
Property crime (2640.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Longer commutes — 30.1 min average each way
Everett, WA
Pros
Homes cost $185k less ($471,200 vs $655,700)
Rent averages $372/mo less ($1,611 vs $1,983)
Violent crime is well below the national average (265.1 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 3 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 75°F vs 90°F
Cons
Median income trails Alexandria by $35,373/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.0)
Property crime (3219.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (5.8% vs 3.2%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Alexandria
Cost of Living
4% cheaper
COL index 108.6 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
Alexandria
Median Income
$35,373
$113,179 vs $77,806/yr
Alexandria
Violent Crime
17% lower
219.1 vs 265.1 per 100k
Alexandria
Unemployment
2.6 pp lower
3.2% vs 5.8% unemployment
Alexandria
Summer Heat
14.8°F warmer
July avg high 89.6°F vs 74.8°F
Everett
Median Home Value
$185k less
$471,200 vs $655,700
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Alexandria, VA | Everett, WA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 108.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 113.0⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $655,700⚠ High | $471,200⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,983⚠ High | $1,611⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $113,179 ✓ Higher | $77,806 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% ✓ Lower | 5.8%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.1 min⚠ High | 26.9 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 22.1% ✓ Higher | 10.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 85 ✓ Safer | 103⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 58 ✓ Safer | 70 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 126⚠ High ✓ Safer | 153⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (110) ✓ Better | B- (91) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 15.1:1 ✓ Smaller | 19.1:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 66.0% ✓ Higher | 26.9% |
| High School or Higher | 93.7% ✓ Higher | 88.6% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Alexandria City Public Schools | Everett School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 44.8°F | 47.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 89.6°F ✓ Warmer | 74.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.8" | 40.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 13.7" | 3.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 157,594 ✓ Larger | 110,847 |
| Median Age | 37.4 ✓ Older | 36.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 42.7% | 48.5% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 18.1% | 20.3% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.3% | 14.3% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Alexandria's cost of living index is 108.6 vs Everett's 113.0 (US average = 100).
Alexandria is 4% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Alexandria leads 14 of 23 categories. Alexandria wins 14 and Everett wins 9. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Alexandria to Everett or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($655,700 vs $471,200 median home), income ($113,179 vs $77,806), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Alexandria, VA and Everett, WA are about 2,315 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.