Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Everett, WA
VS
Fremont, CA
🏆 Fremont leads 17 of 23 categories
Everett
Washington
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$77,806
Violent Crime Index
70
Population
110,847
Fremont
California
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$169,023 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
52 ✓ Safer
Population
228,795 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Everett, WA
Pros
Homes cost $760k less ($471,200 vs $1,231,500)
Rent averages $1213/mo less ($1,611 vs $2,824)
Violent crime is well below the national average (265.1 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
5% cheaper overall cost of living than Fremont
Smaller class sizes — 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Fremont by $91,217/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 4.0%)
Fremont, CA
Pros
Households earn $91,217 more per year on average
26% less violent crime than Everett
More college-educated — 61.9% hold a bachelor's or higher
Violent crime is well below the national average (195.7 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.8 pts lower (4.0%)
Milder winters — January highs near 58°F vs 48°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $1,231,500
Higher rents — median is $2,824/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 118.2)
Longer commutes — 33.1 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Everett
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 113.0 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Everett
Median Home Value
$760k less
$471,200 vs $1,231,500
Fremont
Median Income
$91,217
$169,023 vs $77,806/yr
Fremont
Violent Crime
26% lower
195.7 vs 265.1 per 100k
Fremont
Unemployment
1.8 pp lower
4.0% vs 5.8% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Everett, WA | Fremont, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 118.2⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $471,200⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,231,500⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,611⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,824⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,806 | $169,023 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High | 4.0%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min ✓ Shorter | 33.1 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 10.9% | 28.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 103⚠ High | 75 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 | 52 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High | 111⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (91) | B+ (107) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.1:1 ✓ Smaller | 24.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.9% | 61.9% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% | 93.1% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Everett School District | Fremont Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.9°F | 58.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 74.8°F | 77.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.2" | 14.4" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 110,847 | 228,795 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.4 | 38.6 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.5% | 60.7% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | 23.0% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.3% ✓ More | 13.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everett's cost of living index is 113.0 vs Fremont's 118.2 (US average = 100).
Everett is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Fremont leads 17 of 23 categories. Everett wins 6 and Fremont wins 17. 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 Everett to Fremont or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($471,200 vs $1,231,500 median home), income ($77,806 vs $169,023), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Everett, WA and Fremont, CA are about 724 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.