Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Erie, PA
VS
Everett, WA
🏆 It's a dead heat — 11 categories each
Erie
Pennsylvania
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
91.5 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$43,135
Violent Crime Index
99
Population
94,826
Everett
Washington
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$77,806 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
70 ✓ Safer
Population
110,847 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Erie, PA
Pros
Homes cost $370k less ($101,500 vs $471,200)
Rent averages $802/mo less ($809 vs $1,611)
22% cheaper overall cost of living than Everett
Commutes run 9 min shorter each way
Living costs sit below the national average (index 91.5)
Smaller class sizes — 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Everett by $34,671/yr
Higher unemployment (6.8% vs 5.8%)
Snowy winters — about 104" of snow per year
Everett, WA
Pros
Households earn $34,671 more per year on average
29% less violent crime than Erie
Violent crime is well below the national average (265.1 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.0 pts lower (5.8%)
Milder winters — January highs near 48°F vs 35°F
More college-educated — 26.9% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $471,200
Higher rents — median is $1,611/mo
Cost of living runs 22% higher than Erie
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.0)
Key Differences at a Glance
Erie
Cost of Living
22% cheaper
COL index 91.5 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
Erie
Median Home Value
$370k less
$101,500 vs $471,200
Erie
Summer Heat
6.3°F warmer
July avg high 81.1°F vs 74.8°F
Everett
Median Income
$34,671
$77,806 vs $43,135/yr
Everett
Violent Crime
29% lower
265.1 vs 375.6 per 100k
Everett
Unemployment
1.0 pp lower
5.8% vs 6.8% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Erie, PA | Everett, WA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 91.5 ✓ Cheaper | 113.0⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $101,500 ✓ Lower | $471,200⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $809 ✓ Lower | $1,611⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $43,135 | $77,806 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8%⚠ High | 5.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.2 min ✓ Shorter | 26.9 min |
| Work From Home % | 5.8% | 10.9% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 96 ✓ Safer | 103⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 99 | 70 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 92 ✓ Safer | 153⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (90) | B- (91) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.9:1 ✓ Smaller | 19.1:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.4% | 26.9% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% | 88.6% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Erie City SD | Everett School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 35.2°F | 47.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 81.1°F ✓ Warmer | 74.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.0" | 40.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 104.3" | 3.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 94,826 | 110,847 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 35.0 | 36.4 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 52.6% ✓ Higher | 48.5% |
| Under 18 | 21.4% ✓ More | 20.3% |
| Over 65 | 15.5% ✓ More | 14.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Erie's cost of living index is 91.5 vs Everett's 113.0 (US average = 100).
Erie is 22% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, It's a dead heat — 11 categories each. Erie wins 11 and Everett wins 11. 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 Erie to Everett or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($101,500 vs $471,200 median home), income ($43,135 vs $77,806), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Erie, PA and Everett, WA are about 2,069 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.