Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Everett, WA
VS
Naperville, IL
🏆 Naperville leads 16 of 23 categories
Everett
Washington
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$77,806
Violent Crime Index
70
Population
110,847
Naperville
Illinois
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$143,754 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
22 ✓ Safer
Population
149,089 ✓ Larger
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)
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Rent averages $176/mo less ($1,611 vs $1,787)
Milder winters — January highs near 48°F vs 33°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 75°F vs 86°F
Cons
Median income trails Naperville by $65,948/yr
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 10% higher than Naperville
Naperville, IL
Pros
Households earn $65,948 more per year on average
68% less violent crime than Everett
More college-educated — 70.9% hold a bachelor's or higher
Violent crime is well below the national average (83.7 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.3 pts lower (4.5%)
10% cheaper overall cost of living than Everett
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,787/mo
Longer commutes — 32.2 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Everett
Median Home Value
$11k less
$471,200 vs $482,600
Naperville
Cost of Living
10% cheaper
COL index 102.6 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
Naperville
Median Income
$65,948
$143,754 vs $77,806/yr
Naperville
Violent Crime
68% lower
83.7 vs 265.1 per 100k
Naperville
Unemployment
1.3 pp lower
4.5% vs 5.8% unemployment
Naperville
Summer Heat
10.7°F warmer
July avg high 85.5°F vs 74.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Everett, WA | Naperville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 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 ✓ Lower | $482,600⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,611⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,787⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,806 | $143,754 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High | 4.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min ✓ Shorter | 32.2 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 10.9% | 23.5% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 103⚠ High | 30 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 | 22 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High | 42 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (91) | A+ (135) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.1:1 | 13.5:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.9% | 70.9% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% | 97.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Everett School District | Naperville CUSD 203 |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.9°F ✓ Warmer | 32.8°F |
| Avg High — July | 74.8°F | 85.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.2" ✓ Drier | 40.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0" ✓ Less | 24.3" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 110,847 | 149,089 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.4 | 39.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.5% | 74.4% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | 24.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.3% ✓ More | 13.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everett's cost of living index is 113.0 vs Naperville's 102.6 (US average = 100).
Naperville is 10% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Naperville leads 16 of 23 categories. Everett wins 7 and Naperville 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 Naperville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($471,200 vs $482,600 median home), income ($77,806 vs $143,754), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Everett, WA and Naperville, IL are about 1,706 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.