Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Everett, WA
VS
Omaha, NE
🏆 Omaha leads 16 of 23 categories
Everett
Washington
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$77,806 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
70 ✓ Safer
Population
110,847
Omaha
Nebraska
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
92.5 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$70,202
Violent Crime Index
97
Population
489,201 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Everett, WA
Pros
28% less violent crime than Omaha
Violent crime is well below the national average (265.1 vs 380/100k)
Households earn $7,604 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 48°F vs 32°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 75°F vs 85°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $471,200
Higher rents — median is $1,611/mo
Cost of living runs 21% higher than Omaha
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.0)
Omaha, NE
Pros
Homes cost $261k less ($210,300 vs $471,200)
Rent averages $512/mo less ($1,099 vs $1,611)
21% cheaper overall cost of living than Everett
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.6 pts lower (4.2%)
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 39.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Property crime (3161.8/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Median income trails Everett by $7,604/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Everett
Median Income
$7,604
$77,806 vs $70,202/yr
Everett
Violent Crime
28% lower
265.1 vs 369.0 per 100k
Omaha
Cost of Living
21% cheaper
COL index 92.5 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
Omaha
Median Home Value
$261k less
$210,300 vs $471,200
Omaha
Unemployment
1.6 pp lower
4.2% vs 5.8% unemployment
Omaha
Summer Heat
10.4°F warmer
July avg high 85.2°F vs 74.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Everett, WA | Omaha, NE |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.0⚠ High | 92.5 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $471,200⚠ High | $210,300 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,611⚠ High | $1,099 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,806 ✓ Higher | $70,202 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High | 4.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min | 19.3 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.9% | 11.5% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 103⚠ High ✓ Safer | 118⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 ✓ Safer | 97 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High | 151⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (91) | B- (95) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.1:1 | 16.7:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.9% | 39.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% | 90.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Everett School District | OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.9°F ✓ Warmer | 32.3°F |
| Avg High — July | 74.8°F | 85.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.2" | 33.1" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0" ✓ Less | 27.1" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 110,847 | 489,201 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.4 ✓ Older | 35.1 |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.5% | 57.9% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | 24.5% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.3% ✓ More | 13.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everett's cost of living index is 113.0 vs Omaha's 92.5 (US average = 100).
Omaha is 20% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Omaha leads 16 of 23 categories. Everett wins 7 and Omaha 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 Omaha or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($471,200 vs $210,300 median home), income ($77,806 vs $70,202), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Everett, WA and Omaha, NE are about 1,358 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.