Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Everett, WA
VS
Roseville, CA
🏆 Roseville leads 19 of 23 categories
Everett
Washington
4
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$77,806
Violent Crime Index
70
Population
110,847
Roseville
California
19
wins
Cost of Living Index
108.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$112,265 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
58 ✓ Safer
Population
148,879 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Everett, WA
Pros
Homes cost $126k less ($471,200 vs $596,700)
Violent crime is well below the national average (265.1 vs 380/100k)
Rent averages $329/mo less ($1,611 vs $1,940)
Cooler summers — July highs near 75°F vs 94°F
Smaller class sizes — 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Roseville by $34,459/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.0)
Property crime (3219.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (5.8% vs 4.5%)
Roseville, CA
Pros
Households earn $34,459 more per year on average
17% less violent crime than Everett
Violent crime is well below the national average (219.2 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.3 pts lower (4.5%)
More college-educated — 44.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 55°F vs 48°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $596,700
Higher rents — median is $1,940/mo
Key Differences at a Glance
Everett
Median Home Value
$126k less
$471,200 vs $596,700
Roseville
Cost of Living
4% cheaper
COL index 108.9 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
Roseville
Median Income
$34,459
$112,265 vs $77,806/yr
Roseville
Violent Crime
17% lower
219.2 vs 265.1 per 100k
Roseville
Unemployment
1.3 pp lower
4.5% vs 5.8% unemployment
Roseville
Summer Heat
18.8°F warmer
July avg high 93.6°F vs 74.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Everett, WA | Roseville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.0⚠ High | 108.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $471,200⚠ High ✓ Lower | $596,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,611⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,940⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,806 | $112,265 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High | 4.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min ✓ Shorter | 27.7 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 10.9% | 19.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 103⚠ High | 62 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 | 58 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High | 68 ✓ 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 | 21.6:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.9% | 44.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% | 95.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Everett School District | Roseville City Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.9°F | 55.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 74.8°F | 93.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.2" | 20.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 110,847 | 148,879 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.4 | 39.8 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.5% | 68.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | 22.7% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.3% | 17.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everett's cost of living index is 113.0 vs Roseville's 108.9 (US average = 100).
Roseville is 4% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Roseville leads 19 of 23 categories. Everett wins 4 and Roseville wins 19. 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 Roseville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($471,200 vs $596,700 median home), income ($77,806 vs $112,265), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Everett, WA and Roseville, CA are about 637 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.