Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Everett, WA
VS
Norwalk, CT
🏆 Norwalk leads 13 of 22 categories
Everett
Washington
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$77,806
Violent Crime Index
70
Population
110,847 ✓ Larger
Norwalk
Connecticut
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$97,879 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
22 ✓ Safer
Population
91,050
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)
Rent averages $250/mo less ($1,611 vs $1,861)
Cooler summers — July highs near 75°F vs 85°F
Milder winters — January highs near 48°F vs 38°F
Homes cost $21k less ($471,200 vs $491,800)
Cons
Median income trails Norwalk by $20,073/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 7% higher than Norwalk
Norwalk, CT
Pros
68% less violent crime than Everett
Households earn $20,073 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (85.0 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 42.6% hold a bachelor's or higher
7% cheaper overall cost of living than Everett
Smaller class sizes — 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,861/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $491,800
Key Differences at a Glance
Everett
Median Home Value
$21k less
$471,200 vs $491,800
Norwalk
Cost of Living
7% cheaper
COL index 106.5 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
Norwalk
Median Income
$20,073
$97,879 vs $77,806/yr
Norwalk
Violent Crime
68% lower
85.0 vs 265.1 per 100k
Norwalk
Summer Heat
10.0°F warmer
July avg high 84.8°F vs 74.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Everett, WA | Norwalk, CT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.0⚠ High | 106.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $471,200⚠ High ✓ Lower | $491,800⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,611⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,861⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,806 | $97,879 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.9%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min ✓ Shorter | 27.3 min |
| Work From Home % | 10.9% | 11.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 103⚠ High | 42 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 | 22 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High | 72 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (91) | A- (113) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.1:1 | 12.5:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.9% | 42.6% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% | 88.6% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Everett School District | Norwalk School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.9°F ✓ Warmer | 38.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 74.8°F | 84.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.2" ✓ Drier | 51.4" |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0" ✓ Less | 34.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 110,847 ✓ Larger | 91,050 |
| Median Age | 36.4 | 40.0 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.5% | 54.8% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.3% ✓ More | 19.4% |
| Over 65 | 14.3% | 15.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everett's cost of living index is 113.0 vs Norwalk's 106.5 (US average = 100).
Norwalk is 6% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Norwalk leads 13 of 22 categories. Everett wins 9 and Norwalk 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 Norwalk or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($471,200 vs $491,800 median home), income ($77,806 vs $97,879), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Everett, WA and Norwalk, CT are about 2,407 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.