Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Everett, WA
VS
Kenosha, WI
🏆 Kenosha leads 15 of 23 categories
Everett
Washington
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$77,806 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
70 ✓ Safer
Population
110,847 ✓ Larger
Kenosha
Wisconsin
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$64,963
Violent Crime Index
75
Population
99,493
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 $12,843 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 48°F vs 31°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 75°F vs 84°F
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
Kenosha, WI
Pros
Homes cost $277k less ($194,400 vs $471,200)
Rent averages $532/mo less ($1,079 vs $1,611)
10% cheaper overall cost of living than Everett
Smaller class sizes — 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Everett by $12,843/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Everett
Median Income
$12,843
$77,806 vs $64,963/yr
Everett
Violent Crime
7% lower
265.1 vs 285.7 per 100k
Kenosha
Cost of Living
10% cheaper
COL index 102.6 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
Kenosha
Median Home Value
$277k less
$194,400 vs $471,200
Kenosha
Summer Heat
9.0°F warmer
July avg high 83.8°F vs 74.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Everett, WA | Kenosha, WI |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.0⚠ High | 102.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $471,200⚠ High | $194,400 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,611⚠ High | $1,079 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,806 ✓ Higher | $64,963 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High | 5.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min | 24.1 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.9% ✓ Higher | 6.4% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 103⚠ High | 62 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 ✓ Safer | 75 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High | 41 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (91) | B (99) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.1:1 | 14.7:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.9% | 27.5% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% | 89.3% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Everett School District | Kenosha School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.9°F ✓ Warmer | 31.3°F |
| Avg High — July | 74.8°F | 83.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.2" | 36.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0" ✓ Less | 36.2" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 110,847 ✓ Larger | 99,493 |
| Median Age | 36.4 ✓ Older | 36.3 |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.5% | 58.7% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | 23.7% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.3% ✓ More | 13.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everett's cost of living index is 113.0 vs Kenosha's 102.6 (US average = 100).
Kenosha is 10% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Kenosha leads 15 of 23 categories. Everett wins 8 and Kenosha wins 15. 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 Kenosha or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($471,200 vs $194,400 median home), income ($77,806 vs $64,963), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Everett, WA and Kenosha, WI are about 1,694 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.