Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Everett, WA
VS
Hampton, VA
🏆 Hampton leads 19 of 23 categories
Everett
Washington
4
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$77,806 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
70
Population
110,847
Hampton
Virginia
19
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$64,430
Violent Crime Index
65 ✓ Safer
Population
137,217 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Everett, WA
Pros
Violent crime is well below the national average (265.1 vs 380/100k)
Households earn $13,376 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.7 pts lower (5.8%)
Cooler summers — July highs near 75°F vs 87°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $471,200
Higher rents — median is $1,611/mo
Cost of living runs 16% higher than Hampton
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.0)
Hampton, VA
Pros
Homes cost $251k less ($219,800 vs $471,200)
Rent averages $356/mo less ($1,255 vs $1,611)
Violent crime is well below the national average (247.6 vs 380/100k)
16% cheaper overall cost of living than Everett
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Smaller class sizes — 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Everett by $13,376/yr
Property crime (2882.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (6.5% vs 5.8%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Everett
Median Income
$13,376
$77,806 vs $64,430/yr
Everett
Unemployment
0.7 pp lower
5.8% vs 6.5% unemployment
Hampton
Cost of Living
16% cheaper
COL index 97.4 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
Hampton
Violent Crime
7% lower
247.6 vs 265.1 per 100k
Hampton
Median Home Value
$251k less
$219,800 vs $471,200
Hampton
Summer Heat
12.5°F warmer
July avg high 87.3°F vs 74.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Everett, WA | Hampton, VA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.0⚠ High | 97.4 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $471,200⚠ High | $219,800 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,611⚠ High | $1,255 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,806 ✓ Higher | $64,430 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 6.5%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min | 22.3 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.9% ✓ Higher | 7.0% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 103⚠ High | 94 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 | 65 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High | 137⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (91) | B (101) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.1:1 | 13.8:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.9% | 27.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% | 92.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Everett School District | Hampton City Public Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.9°F | 49.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 74.8°F | 87.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.2" ✓ Drier | 47.8" |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0" | 2.7" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 110,847 | 137,217 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.4 | 36.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.5% | 55.6% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | 21.3% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.3% | 15.9% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everett's cost of living index is 113.0 vs Hampton's 97.4 (US average = 100).
Hampton is 16% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Hampton leads 19 of 23 categories. Everett wins 4 and Hampton wins 19. 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 Hampton or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($471,200 vs $219,800 median home), income ($77,806 vs $64,430), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Everett, WA and Hampton, VA are about 2,416 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.