Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Everett, WA
VS
Lawrence, KS
🏆 Lawrence 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
Lawrence
Kansas
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
91.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$59,834
Violent Crime Index
121⚠ High
Population
95,103
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Everett, WA
Pros
43% less violent crime than Lawrence
Households earn $17,972 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (265.1 vs 380/100k)
Cooler summers — July highs near 75°F vs 89°F
Milder winters — January highs near 48°F vs 38°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $471,200
Higher rents — median is $1,611/mo
Cost of living runs 22% higher than Lawrence
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.0)
Lawrence, KS
Pros
Homes cost $224k less ($247,300 vs $471,200)
Rent averages $573/mo less ($1,038 vs $1,611)
22% cheaper overall cost of living than Everett
More college-educated — 55.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.6 pts lower (5.2%)
Cons
Violent crime (461.5/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Everett by $17,972/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Everett
Median Income
$17,972
$77,806 vs $59,834/yr
Everett
Violent Crime
43% lower
265.1 vs 461.5 per 100k
Lawrence
Cost of Living
22% cheaper
COL index 91.0 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
Lawrence
Median Home Value
$224k less
$247,300 vs $471,200
Lawrence
Unemployment
0.6 pp lower
5.2% vs 5.8% unemployment
Lawrence
Summer Heat
13.8°F warmer
July avg high 88.6°F vs 74.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Everett, WA | Lawrence, KS |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.0⚠ High | 91.0 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $471,200⚠ High | $247,300 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,611⚠ High | $1,038 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,806 ✓ Higher | $59,834 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High | 5.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min | 19.3 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.9% | 11.7% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 103⚠ High ✓ Safer | 114⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 ✓ Safer | 121⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High | 103⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (91) | A- (116) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.1:1 | 14.4:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.9% | 55.5% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% | 95.9% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Everett School District | Lawrence |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.9°F ✓ Warmer | 38.3°F |
| Avg High — July | 74.8°F | 88.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.2" | 39.4" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0" ✓ Less | 10.4" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 110,847 ✓ Larger | 95,103 |
| Median Age | 36.4 ✓ Older | 28.8 |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.5% ✓ Higher | 43.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.3% ✓ More | 16.3% |
| Over 65 | 14.3% ✓ More | 12.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everett's cost of living index is 113.0 vs Lawrence's 91.0 (US average = 100).
Lawrence is 22% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Lawrence leads 13 of 23 categories. Everett wins 10 and Lawrence 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 Lawrence or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($471,200 vs $247,300 median home), income ($77,806 vs $59,834), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Everett, WA and Lawrence, KS are about 1,477 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.