Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Everett, WA
VS
Phoenix, AZ
🏆 Phoenix leads 17 of 23 categories
Everett
Washington
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$77,806 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
70 ✓ Safer
Population
110,847
Phoenix
Arizona
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
98.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$72,092
Violent Crime Index
210⚠ High
Population
1,609,456 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Everett, WA
Pros
67% less violent crime than Phoenix
Violent crime is well below the national average (265.1 vs 380/100k)
Cooler summers — July highs near 75°F vs 104°F
Households earn $5,714 more per year on average
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $471,200
Higher rents — median is $1,611/mo
Cost of living runs 15% higher than Phoenix
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.0)
Phoenix, AZ
Pros
Homes cost $131k less ($340,200 vs $471,200)
Rent averages $289/mo less ($1,322 vs $1,611)
15% cheaper overall cost of living than Everett
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.6 pts lower (5.2%)
Milder winters — January highs near 65°F vs 48°F
More college-educated — 31.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Violent crime (799.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Hot summers — July highs average 104°F
Median income trails Everett by $5,714/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Everett
Median Income
$5,714
$77,806 vs $72,092/yr
Everett
Violent Crime
67% lower
265.1 vs 799.6 per 100k
Phoenix
Cost of Living
15% cheaper
COL index 98.4 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
Phoenix
Median Home Value
$131k less
$340,200 vs $471,200
Phoenix
Unemployment
0.6 pp lower
5.2% vs 5.8% unemployment
Phoenix
Summer Heat
29.2°F warmer
July avg high 104.0°F vs 74.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Everett, WA | Phoenix, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.0⚠ High | 98.4 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $471,200⚠ High | $340,200⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,611⚠ High | $1,322 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,806 ✓ Higher | $72,092 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High | 5.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min | 25.7 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.9% | 14.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 103⚠ High ✓ Safer | 171⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 ✓ Safer | 210⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High | 111⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (91) | B (98) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.1:1 | 15.7:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.9% | 31.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% ✓ Higher | 83.9% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Everett School District | Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.9°F | 65.4°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 74.8°F | 104.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.2" | 8.5" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0" | 0.2" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 110,847 | 1,609,456 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.4 ✓ Older | 34.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.5% | 56.4% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | 24.5% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.3% ✓ More | 11.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everett's cost of living index is 113.0 vs Phoenix's 98.4 (US average = 100).
Phoenix is 15% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Phoenix leads 17 of 23 categories. Everett wins 6 and Phoenix wins 17. 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 Phoenix or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($471,200 vs $340,200 median home), income ($77,806 vs $72,092), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Everett, WA and Phoenix, AZ are about 1,124 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.