Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Everett, WA
VS
Orem, UT
🏆 Orem 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
Population
110,847 ✓ Larger
Orem
Utah
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.1 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$77,568
Violent Crime Index
46 ✓ Safer
Population
97,100
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)
Cooler summers — July highs near 75°F vs 93°F
Milder winters — January highs near 48°F vs 38°F
Smaller class sizes — 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,611/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $471,200
Cost of living runs 16% higher than Orem
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.0)
Orem, UT
Pros
34% less violent crime than Everett
Rent averages $321/mo less ($1,290 vs $1,611)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.4 pts lower (3.4%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (174.5 vs 380/100k)
Homes cost $78k less ($392,900 vs $471,200)
16% cheaper overall cost of living than Everett
Cons
Snowy winters — about 45" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Orem
Cost of Living
16% cheaper
COL index 97.1 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
Orem
Violent Crime
34% lower
174.5 vs 265.1 per 100k
Orem
Median Home Value
$78k less
$392,900 vs $471,200
Orem
Unemployment
2.4 pp lower
3.4% vs 5.8% unemployment
Orem
Summer Heat
17.7°F warmer
July avg high 92.5°F vs 74.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Everett, WA | Orem, UT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.0⚠ High | 97.1 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $471,200⚠ High | $392,900⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,611⚠ High | $1,290 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,806 ✓ Higher | $77,568 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High | 3.4% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min | 19.7 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.9% | 13.5% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 103⚠ High | 53 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 | 46 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High | 65 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (91) | B (99) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.1:1 ✓ Smaller | 24.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.9% | 42.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% | 93.9% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Everett School District | Alpine District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.9°F ✓ Warmer | 37.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 74.8°F | 92.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.2" | 17.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0" ✓ Less | 44.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 110,847 ✓ Larger | 97,100 |
| Median Age | 36.4 ✓ Older | 26.8 |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.5% | 59.9% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | 27.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.3% ✓ More | 10.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everett's cost of living index is 113.0 vs Orem's 97.1 (US average = 100).
Orem is 16% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Orem leads 16 of 23 categories. Everett wins 7 and Orem 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 Orem or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($471,200 vs $392,900 median home), income ($77,806 vs $77,568), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Everett, WA and Orem, UT are about 741 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.