Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Elk Grove, CA
VS
Everett, WA
🏆 Elk Grove leads 17 of 23 categories
Elk Grove
California
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
108.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$115,864 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
50 ✓ Safer
Population
176,105 ✓ Larger
Everett
Washington
6
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.
Elk Grove, CA
Pros
Households earn $38,058 more per year on average
28% less violent crime than Everett
Violent crime is well below the national average (189.9 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 37.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 56°F vs 48°F
4% cheaper overall cost of living than Everett
Cons
Higher rents — median is $2,076/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $560,500
Longer commutes — 33.1 min average each way
Everett, WA
Pros
Rent averages $465/mo less ($1,611 vs $2,076)
Violent crime is well below the national average (265.1 vs 380/100k)
Homes cost $89k less ($471,200 vs $560,500)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.6 pts lower (5.8%)
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 75°F vs 93°F
Cons
Median income trails Elk Grove by $38,058/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
Cost of living runs 4% higher than Elk Grove
Key Differences at a Glance
Elk Grove
Cost of Living
4% cheaper
COL index 108.9 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
Elk Grove
Median Income
$38,058
$115,864 vs $77,806/yr
Elk Grove
Violent Crime
28% lower
189.9 vs 265.1 per 100k
Elk Grove
Summer Heat
17.8°F warmer
July avg high 92.6°F vs 74.8°F
Everett
Median Home Value
$89k less
$471,200 vs $560,500
Everett
Unemployment
0.6 pp lower
5.8% vs 6.4% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Elk Grove, CA | Everett, WA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 108.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 113.0⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $560,500⚠ High | $471,200⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,076⚠ High | $1,611⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $115,864 ✓ Higher | $77,806 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.4%⚠ High | 5.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 33.1 min⚠ High | 26.9 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 16.7% ✓ Higher | 10.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 53 ✓ Safer | 103⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 50 ✓ Safer | 70 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 59 ✓ Safer | 153⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (96) ✓ Better | B- (91) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 22.7:1 | 19.1:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 37.0% ✓ Higher | 26.9% |
| High School or Higher | 90.7% ✓ Higher | 88.6% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Elk Grove Unified | Everett School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 56.0°F ✓ Warmer | 47.9°F |
| Avg High — July | 92.6°F ✓ Warmer | 74.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.1" ✓ Drier | 40.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 3.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 176,105 ✓ Larger | 110,847 |
| Median Age | 38.7 ✓ Older | 36.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 73.8% ✓ Higher | 48.5% |
| Under 18 | 25.9% ✓ More | 20.3% |
| Over 65 | 13.3% | 14.3% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Elk Grove's cost of living index is 108.9 vs Everett's 113.0 (US average = 100).
Elk Grove is 4% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Elk Grove leads 17 of 23 categories. Elk Grove wins 17 and Everett wins 6. 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 Elk Grove to Everett or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($560,500 vs $471,200 median home), income ($115,864 vs $77,806), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Elk Grove, CA and Everett, WA are about 661 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.