Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Everett, WA
VS
Norman, OK
🏆 Norman leads 16 of 22 categories
Everett
Washington
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$77,806 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
70
Population
110,847
Norman
Oklahoma
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
91.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$62,849
Violent Crime Index
68 ✓ Safer
Population
127,701 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Everett, WA
Pros
Households earn $14,957 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (265.1 vs 380/100k)
Cooler summers — July highs near 75°F vs 93°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $471,200
Higher rents — median is $1,611/mo
Cost of living runs 22% higher than Norman
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.0)
Norman, OK
Pros
Homes cost $246k less ($224,900 vs $471,200)
Rent averages $607/mo less ($1,004 vs $1,611)
22% cheaper overall cost of living than Everett
Violent crime is well below the national average (260.2 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 45.6% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Cons
Median income trails Everett by $14,957/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Everett
Median Income
$14,957
$77,806 vs $62,849/yr
Norman
Cost of Living
22% cheaper
COL index 91.0 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
Norman
Median Home Value
$246k less
$224,900 vs $471,200
Norman
Summer Heat
17.7°F warmer
July avg high 92.5°F vs 74.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Everett, WA | Norman, OK |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.0⚠ High | 91.0 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $471,200⚠ High | $224,900 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,611⚠ High | $1,004 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,806 ✓ Higher | $62,849 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High | 5.8%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min | 22.6 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.9% ✓ Higher | 9.3% |
| 🔒 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 | 68 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High | 108⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (91) | B+ (104) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.1:1 | 16.6:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.9% | 45.6% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% | 94.0% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Everett School District | NORMAN |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.9°F | 49.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 74.8°F | 92.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.2" | 37.6" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0" ✓ Less | 4.1" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 110,847 | 127,701 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.4 ✓ Older | 31.0 |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.5% | 52.4% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.3% ✓ More | 18.1% |
| Over 65 | 14.3% ✓ More | 13.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everett's cost of living index is 113.0 vs Norman's 91.0 (US average = 100).
Norman is 22% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Norman leads 16 of 22 categories. Everett wins 6 and Norman 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 Norman or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($471,200 vs $224,900 median home), income ($77,806 vs $62,849), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Everett, WA and Norman, OK are about 1,545 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.