Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Everett, WA
VS
Oklahoma City, OK
🏆 Oklahoma City leads 14 of 23 categories
Everett
Washington
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$77,806 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
70 ✓ Safer
Population
110,847
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
91.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$64,251
Violent Crime Index
178⚠ High
Population
681,088 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Everett, WA
Pros
61% less violent crime than Oklahoma City
Violent crime is well below the national average (265.1 vs 380/100k)
Households earn $13,555 more per year on average
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 Oklahoma City
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.0)
Oklahoma City, OK
Pros
Homes cost $275k less ($196,700 vs $471,200)
Rent averages $599/mo less ($1,012 vs $1,611)
22% cheaper overall cost of living than Everett
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.3 pts lower (4.5%)
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 33.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Violent crime (676.0/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Everett by $13,555/yr
Property crime (2893.5/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Everett
Median Income
$13,555
$77,806 vs $64,251/yr
Everett
Violent Crime
61% lower
265.1 vs 676.0 per 100k
Oklahoma City
Cost of Living
22% cheaper
COL index 91.0 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
Oklahoma City
Median Home Value
$275k less
$196,700 vs $471,200
Oklahoma City
Unemployment
1.3 pp lower
4.5% vs 5.8% unemployment
Oklahoma City
Summer Heat
18.3°F warmer
July avg high 93.1°F vs 74.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Everett, WA | Oklahoma City, 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 | $196,700 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,611⚠ High | $1,012 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,806 ✓ Higher | $64,251 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High | 4.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min | 22.0 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.9% ✓ Higher | 8.5% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 103⚠ High ✓ Safer | 162⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 ✓ Safer | 178⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High | 138⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (91) ✓ Better | C+ (87) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.1:1 | 16.2:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.9% | 33.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% ✓ Higher | 87.7% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Everett School District | OKLAHOMA CITY |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.9°F | 49.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 74.8°F | 93.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.2" | 37.0" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0" ✓ Less | 6.7" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 110,847 | 681,088 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.4 ✓ Older | 34.9 |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.5% | 59.5% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | 25.0% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.3% ✓ More | 13.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everett's cost of living index is 113.0 vs Oklahoma City's 91.0 (US average = 100).
Oklahoma City is 22% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Oklahoma City leads 14 of 23 categories. Everett wins 9 and Oklahoma City wins 14. 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 Oklahoma City or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($471,200 vs $196,700 median home), income ($77,806 vs $64,251), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Everett, WA and Oklahoma City, OK are about 1,527 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.