Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Everett, WA
VS
Modesto, CA
🏆 Everett leads 12 of 23 categories
Everett
Washington
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$77,806 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
70 ✓ Safer
Population
110,847
Modesto
California
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$73,375
Violent Crime Index
173⚠ High
Population
218,308 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Everett, WA
Pros
60% less violent crime than Modesto
Violent crime is well below the national average (265.1 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.0 pts lower (5.8%)
Cooler summers — July highs near 75°F vs 95°F
More college-educated — 26.9% hold a bachelor's or higher
Households earn $4,431 more per year on average
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $471,200
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.0)
Property crime (3219.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Cost of living runs 8% higher than Modesto
Modesto, CA
Pros
Homes cost $89k less ($381,800 vs $471,200)
8% cheaper overall cost of living than Everett
Rent averages $114/mo less ($1,497 vs $1,611)
Milder winters — January highs near 56°F vs 48°F
Cons
Violent crime (655.7/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher unemployment (7.8% vs 5.8%)
Median income trails Everett by $4,431/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Everett
Median Income
$4,431
$77,806 vs $73,375/yr
Everett
Violent Crime
60% lower
265.1 vs 655.7 per 100k
Everett
Unemployment
2.0 pp lower
5.8% vs 7.8% unemployment
Modesto
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 105.0 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
Modesto
Median Home Value
$89k less
$381,800 vs $471,200
Modesto
Summer Heat
20.2°F warmer
July avg high 95.0°F vs 74.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Everett, WA | Modesto, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.0⚠ High | 105.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $471,200⚠ High | $381,800⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,611⚠ High | $1,497⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,806 ✓ Higher | $73,375 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.8%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min ✓ Shorter | 29.4 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 10.9% ✓ Higher | 6.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 103⚠ High ✓ Safer | 150⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 ✓ Safer | 173⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High | 115⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (91) ✓ Better | C- (65) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.1:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.8:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.9% ✓ Higher | 19.7% |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% ✓ Higher | 83.6% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Everett School District | Modesto City Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.9°F | 56.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 74.8°F | 95.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.2" | 12.3" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 110,847 | 218,308 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.4 ✓ Older | 34.9 |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.5% | 57.7% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | 26.5% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.3% ✓ More | 13.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everett's cost of living index is 113.0 vs Modesto's 105.0 (US average = 100).
Modesto is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Everett leads 12 of 23 categories. Everett wins 12 and Modesto wins 11. 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 Modesto or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($471,200 vs $381,800 median home), income ($77,806 vs $73,375), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Everett, WA and Modesto, CA are about 716 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.