Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Everett, WA
VS
Manchester, NH
🏆 Manchester leads 14 of 23 categories
Everett
Washington
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$77,806 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
70 ✓ Safer
Population
110,847
Manchester
New Hampshire
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
104.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$74,040
Violent Crime Index
88
Population
115,037 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Everett, WA
Pros
21% less violent crime than Manchester
Violent crime is well below the national average (265.1 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 48°F vs 32°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 75°F vs 81°F
Households earn $3,766 more per year on average
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
Manchester, NH
Pros
Homes cost $167k less ($304,700 vs $471,200)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.6 pts lower (4.2%)
Rent averages $249/mo less ($1,362 vs $1,611)
9% cheaper overall cost of living than Everett
More college-educated — 32.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Smaller class sizes — 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Snowy winters — about 53" of snow per year
Median income trails Everett by $3,766/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Everett
Median Income
$3,766
$77,806 vs $74,040/yr
Everett
Violent Crime
21% lower
265.1 vs 336.0 per 100k
Manchester
Cost of Living
9% cheaper
COL index 104.2 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
Manchester
Median Home Value
$167k less
$304,700 vs $471,200
Manchester
Unemployment
1.6 pp lower
4.2% vs 5.8% unemployment
Manchester
Summer Heat
6.3°F warmer
July avg high 81.1°F vs 74.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Everett, WA | Manchester, NH |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.0⚠ High | 104.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $471,200⚠ High | $304,700 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,611⚠ High | $1,362⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,806 ✓ Higher | $74,040 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High | 4.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min | 24.2 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.9% ✓ Higher | 10.5% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 103⚠ High | 84 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 ✓ Safer | 88 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High | 78 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (91) | B (100) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.1:1 | 11.9:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.9% | 32.3% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% ✓ Higher | 88.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Everett School District | Manchester School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.9°F ✓ Warmer | 31.7°F |
| Avg High — July | 74.8°F | 81.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.2" ✓ Drier | 42.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0" ✓ Less | 52.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 110,847 | 115,037 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.4 | 37.0 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.5% ✓ Higher | 48.2% |
| Under 18 | 20.3% ✓ More | 18.2% |
| Over 65 | 14.3% | 14.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everett's cost of living index is 113.0 vs Manchester's 104.2 (US average = 100).
Manchester is 9% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Manchester leads 14 of 23 categories. Everett wins 9 and Manchester wins 14. 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 Manchester or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($471,200 vs $304,700 median home), income ($77,806 vs $74,040), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Everett, WA and Manchester, NH are about 2,438 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.