Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Everett, WA
VS
Raleigh, NC
🏆 Raleigh leads 16 of 23 categories
Everett
Washington
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$77,806
Violent Crime Index
70 ✓ Safer
Population
110,847
Raleigh
North Carolina
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
98.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$78,631 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
129⚠ High
Population
465,517 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Everett, WA
Pros
46% less violent crime than Raleigh
Violent crime is well below the national average (265.1 vs 380/100k)
Cooler summers — July highs near 75°F vs 91°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $471,200
Cost of living runs 15% higher than Raleigh
Higher rents — median is $1,611/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.0)
Raleigh, NC
Pros
Homes cost $124k less ($347,000 vs $471,200)
More college-educated — 52.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.3 pts lower (4.5%)
15% cheaper overall cost of living than Everett
Rent averages $240/mo less ($1,371 vs $1,611)
Commutes run 3 min shorter each way
Cons
Violent crime (488.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (2819.2/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Everett
Violent Crime
46% lower
265.1 vs 488.8 per 100k
Raleigh
Cost of Living
15% cheaper
COL index 98.0 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
Raleigh
Median Income
$825
$78,631 vs $77,806/yr
Raleigh
Median Home Value
$124k less
$347,000 vs $471,200
Raleigh
Unemployment
1.3 pp lower
4.5% vs 5.8% unemployment
Raleigh
Summer Heat
15.8°F warmer
July avg high 90.6°F vs 74.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Everett, WA | Raleigh, NC |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.0⚠ High | 98.0 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $471,200⚠ High | $347,000⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,611⚠ High | $1,371⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,806 | $78,631 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High | 4.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min | 23.7 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.9% | 20.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 103⚠ High ✓ Safer | 131⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 ✓ Safer | 129⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High | 134⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (91) | A- (117) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.1:1 | 15.3:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.9% | 52.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% | 92.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Everett School District | Wake County Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.9°F | 51.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 74.8°F | 90.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.2" ✓ Drier | 49.1" |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0" ✓ Less | 4.5" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 110,847 | 465,517 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.4 ✓ Older | 34.6 |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.5% | 51.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.3% ✓ More | 20.0% |
| Over 65 | 14.3% ✓ More | 11.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everett's cost of living index is 113.0 vs Raleigh's 98.0 (US average = 100).
Raleigh is 15% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Raleigh leads 16 of 23 categories. Everett wins 7 and Raleigh 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 Raleigh or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($471,200 vs $347,000 median home), income ($77,806 vs $78,631), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Everett, WA and Raleigh, NC are about 2,355 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.