Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Everett, WA
VS
Nashville-Davidson, TN
🏆 Nashville-Davidson leads 13 of 21 categories
Everett
Washington
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$77,806 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
70 ✓ Safer
Population
110,847
Nashville-Davidson
Tennessee
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$71,328
Violent Crime Index
296⚠ High
Population
684,103 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Everett, WA
Pros
76% less violent crime than Nashville-Davidson
Violent crime is well below the national average (265.1 vs 380/100k)
Cooler summers — July highs near 75°F vs 89°F
Households earn $6,478 more per year on average
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $471,200
Cost of living runs 16% higher than Nashville-Davidson
Higher rents — median is $1,611/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.0)
Nashville-Davidson, TN
Pros
Homes cost $120k less ($351,400 vs $471,200)
16% cheaper overall cost of living than Everett
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.2 pts lower (4.6%)
More college-educated — 45.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
Rent averages $219/mo less ($1,392 vs $1,611)
Cons
Violent crime (1124.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (4509.5/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Median income trails Everett by $6,478/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Everett
Median Income
$6,478
$77,806 vs $71,328/yr
Everett
Violent Crime
76% lower
265.1 vs 1124.1 per 100k
Nashville-Davidson
Cost of Living
16% cheaper
COL index 97.4 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
Nashville-Davidson
Median Home Value
$120k less
$351,400 vs $471,200
Nashville-Davidson
Unemployment
1.2 pp lower
4.6% vs 5.8% unemployment
Nashville-Davidson
Summer Heat
14.5°F warmer
July avg high 89.3°F vs 74.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Everett, WA | Nashville-Davidson, TN |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.0⚠ High | 97.4 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $471,200⚠ High | $351,400⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,611⚠ High | $1,392⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,806 ✓ Higher | $71,328 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High | 4.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min | 24.8 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.9% | 15.5% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 103⚠ High ✓ Safer | 263⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 ✓ Safer | 296⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High ✓ Safer | 215⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (91) | A- (110) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.1:1 | — |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.9% | 45.5% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% | 90.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Everett School District | Davidson County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.9°F | 48.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 74.8°F | 89.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.2" ✓ Drier | 54.7" |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0" ✓ Less | 4.7" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 110,847 | 684,103 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.4 ✓ Older | 34.6 |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.5% | 53.8% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | 20.3% |
| Over 65 | 14.3% ✓ More | 12.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everett's cost of living index is 113.0 vs Nashville-Davidson's 97.4 (US average = 100).
Nashville-Davidson is 16% less expensive overall.
Based on the 21 decided categories above, Nashville-Davidson leads 13 of 21 categories. Everett wins 8 and Nashville-Davidson 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 Nashville-Davidson or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($471,200 vs $351,400 median home), income ($77,806 vs $71,328), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Everett, WA and Nashville-Davidson, TN are about 1,968 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.