Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Everett, WA
VS
Little Rock, AR
🏆 Little Rock leads 16 of 23 categories
Everett
Washington
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$77,806 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
70 ✓ Safer
Population
110,847
Little Rock
Arkansas
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
89.1 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$58,697
Violent Crime Index
440⚠ High
Population
202,218 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Everett, WA
Pros
84% less violent crime than Little Rock
Households earn $19,109 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 92°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $471,200
Higher rents — median is $1,611/mo
Cost of living runs 24% higher than Little Rock
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.0)
Little Rock, AR
Pros
Homes cost $265k less ($205,800 vs $471,200)
Rent averages $605/mo less ($1,006 vs $1,611)
24% cheaper overall cost of living than Everett
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.4 pts lower (4.4%)
Commutes run 9 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 44.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Violent crime (1672.0/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Everett by $19,109/yr
Property crime (5214.3/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Everett
Median Income
$19,109
$77,806 vs $58,697/yr
Everett
Violent Crime
84% lower
265.1 vs 1672.0 per 100k
Little Rock
Cost of Living
24% cheaper
COL index 89.1 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
Little Rock
Median Home Value
$265k less
$205,800 vs $471,200
Little Rock
Unemployment
1.4 pp lower
4.4% vs 5.8% unemployment
Little Rock
Summer Heat
16.9°F warmer
July avg high 91.7°F vs 74.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Everett, WA | Little Rock, AR |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.0⚠ High | 89.1 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $471,200⚠ High | $205,800 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,611⚠ High | $1,006 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,806 ✓ Higher | $58,697 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High | 4.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min | 18.3 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.9% ✓ Higher | 8.8% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 103⚠ High ✓ Safer | 363⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 ✓ Safer | 440⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High ✓ Safer | 248⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (91) | B+ (104) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.1:1 | 15.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.9% | 44.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% | 92.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Everett School District | LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.9°F | 50.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 74.8°F | 91.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.2" ✓ Drier | 52.4" |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0" ✓ Less | 3.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 110,847 | 202,218 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.4 | 36.6 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.5% | 54.4% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | 23.5% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.3% | 15.0% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everett's cost of living index is 113.0 vs Little Rock's 89.1 (US average = 100).
Little Rock is 24% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Little Rock leads 16 of 23 categories. Everett wins 7 and Little Rock wins 16. 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 Little Rock or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($471,200 vs $205,800 median home), income ($77,806 vs $58,697), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Everett, WA and Little Rock, AR are about 1,781 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.