Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Everett, WA
VS
New York, NY
🏆 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
New York
New York
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
112.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$76,607
Violent Crime Index
177⚠ High
Population
8,622,467 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Everett, WA
Pros
Homes cost $261k less ($471,200 vs $732,100)
60% less violent crime than New York
Commutes run 14 min shorter each way
Violent crime is well below the national average (265.1 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.8 pts lower (5.8%)
Cooler summers — July highs near 75°F vs 85°F
Cons
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.0)
Property crime (3219.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
New York, NY
Pros
More college-educated — 40.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Smaller class sizes — 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $732,100
Violent crime (671.0/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 112.5)
Higher unemployment (7.6% vs 5.8%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Everett
Median Income
$1,199
$77,806 vs $76,607/yr
Everett
Violent Crime
60% lower
265.1 vs 671.0 per 100k
Everett
Median Home Value
$261k less
$471,200 vs $732,100
Everett
Unemployment
1.8 pp lower
5.8% vs 7.6% unemployment
New York
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 112.5 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
New York
Summer Heat
10.0°F warmer
July avg high 84.8°F vs 74.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Everett, WA | New York, NY |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.0⚠ High | 112.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $471,200⚠ High ✓ Lower | $732,100⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,611⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,714⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,806 ✓ Higher | $76,607 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.6%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min ✓ Shorter | 41.1 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 10.9% | 13.0% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 103⚠ High ✓ Safer | 151⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 ✓ Safer | 177⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High | 113⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (91) | B+ (108) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.1:1 | 12.8:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.9% | 40.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% ✓ Higher | 83.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Everett School District | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2 |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.9°F ✓ Warmer | 39.7°F |
| Avg High — July | 74.8°F | 84.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.2" ✓ Drier | 47.1" |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0" ✓ Less | 24.5" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 110,847 | 8,622,467 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.4 | 37.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.5% ✓ Higher | 32.9% |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | 20.6% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.3% | 15.5% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everett's cost of living index is 113.0 vs New York's 112.5 (US average = 100).
New York is 0% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Everett leads 12 of 23 categories. Everett wins 12 and New York 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 New York or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($471,200 vs $732,100 median home), income ($77,806 vs $76,607), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Everett, WA and New York, NY are about 2,397 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.