Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Everett, WA
VS
Richmond, VA
🏆 Richmond leads 12 of 23 categories
Everett
Washington
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$77,806 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
70 ✓ Safer
Population
110,847
Richmond
Virginia
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
98.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$59,606
Violent Crime Index
89
Population
227,171 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Everett, WA
Pros
21% less violent crime than Richmond
Households earn $18,200 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (265.1 vs 380/100k)
Cooler summers — July highs near 75°F vs 90°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $471,200
Higher rents — median is $1,611/mo
Cost of living runs 15% higher than Richmond
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.0)
Richmond, VA
Pros
Homes cost $163k less ($308,300 vs $471,200)
Rent averages $384/mo less ($1,227 vs $1,611)
15% cheaper overall cost of living than Everett
More college-educated — 44.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Smaller class sizes — 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Everett by $18,200/yr
Property crime (3179.4/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Everett
Median Income
$18,200
$77,806 vs $59,606/yr
Everett
Violent Crime
21% lower
265.1 vs 336.9 per 100k
Richmond
Cost of Living
15% cheaper
COL index 98.0 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
Richmond
Median Home Value
$163k less
$308,300 vs $471,200
Richmond
Summer Heat
14.7°F warmer
July avg high 89.5°F vs 74.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Everett, WA | Richmond, VA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.0⚠ High | 98.0 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $471,200⚠ High | $308,300⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,611⚠ High | $1,227 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,806 ✓ Higher | $59,606 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 6.1%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min | 22.0 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.9% | 14.3% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 103⚠ High ✓ Safer | 114⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 ✓ Safer | 89 |
| 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+ (107) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.1:1 | 11.9:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.9% | 44.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% | 88.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Everett School District | Richmond City Public Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.9°F ✓ Warmer | 47.8°F |
| Avg High — July | 74.8°F | 89.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.2" ✓ Drier | 47.1" |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0" ✓ Less | 8.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 110,847 | 227,171 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.4 ✓ Older | 34.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.5% ✓ Higher | 43.2% |
| Under 18 | 20.3% ✓ More | 17.1% |
| Over 65 | 14.3% ✓ More | 13.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everett's cost of living index is 113.0 vs Richmond's 98.0 (US average = 100).
Richmond is 15% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Richmond leads 12 of 23 categories. Everett wins 11 and Richmond wins 12. 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 Richmond or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($471,200 vs $308,300 median home), income ($77,806 vs $59,606), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Everett, WA and Richmond, VA are about 2,344 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.