Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Everett, WA
VS
Hemet, CA
🏆 Hemet leads 13 of 23 categories
Everett
Washington
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$77,806 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
70 ✓ Safer
Population
110,847 ✓ Larger
Hemet
California
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$49,901
Violent Crime Index
112⚠ High
Population
89,651
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Everett, WA
Pros
Households earn $27,905 more per year on average
38% less violent crime than Hemet
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.7 pts lower (5.8%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (265.1 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 10 min shorter each way
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
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.0)
Property crime (3219.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Hemet, CA
Pros
Homes cost $194k less ($277,200 vs $471,200)
Rent averages $254/mo less ($1,357 vs $1,611)
Milder winters — January highs near 66°F vs 48°F
5% cheaper overall cost of living than Everett
Cons
Median income trails Everett by $27,905/yr
Higher unemployment (9.5% vs 5.8%)
Longer commutes — 36.8 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Everett
Median Income
$27,905
$77,806 vs $49,901/yr
Everett
Violent Crime
38% lower
265.1 vs 424.8 per 100k
Everett
Unemployment
3.7 pp lower
5.8% vs 9.5% unemployment
Hemet
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 107.9 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
Hemet
Median Home Value
$194k less
$277,200 vs $471,200
Hemet
Summer Heat
20.3°F warmer
July avg high 95.1°F vs 74.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Everett, WA | Hemet, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.0⚠ High | 107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $471,200⚠ High | $277,200 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,611⚠ High | $1,357⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,806 ✓ Higher | $49,901 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 9.5%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min ✓ Shorter | 36.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 10.9% ✓ Higher | 7.6% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 103⚠ High | 98 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 ✓ Safer | 112⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High | 78 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (91) ✓ Better | C (78) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.1:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.9:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.9% ✓ Higher | 13.9% |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% ✓ Higher | 79.9% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Everett School District | Hemet Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.9°F | 65.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 74.8°F | 95.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.2" | 12.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 110,847 ✓ Larger | 89,651 |
| Median Age | 36.4 | 39.0 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.5% | 61.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | 24.1% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.3% | 22.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everett's cost of living index is 113.0 vs Hemet's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Hemet is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Hemet leads 13 of 23 categories. Everett wins 10 and Hemet wins 13. 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 Hemet or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($471,200 vs $277,200 median home), income ($77,806 vs $49,901), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Everett, WA and Hemet, CA are about 1,019 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.