Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Everett, WA
VS
Roswell, GA
🏆 Roswell leads 18 of 23 categories
Everett
Washington
5
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$77,806
Violent Crime Index
70
Population
110,847 ✓ Larger
Roswell
Georgia
18
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$122,924 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
42 ✓ Safer
Population
92,770
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 89°F
Cons
Median income trails Roswell by $45,118/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.0)
Cost of living runs 12% higher than Roswell
Property crime (3219.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Roswell, GA
Pros
Households earn $45,118 more per year on average
40% less violent crime than Everett
More college-educated — 63.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Violent crime is well below the national average (160.1 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.5 pts lower (4.3%)
12% cheaper overall cost of living than Everett
Cons
Nothing stands out — a close match here.
Key Differences at a Glance
Roswell
Cost of Living
12% cheaper
COL index 100.9 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
Roswell
Median Income
$45,118
$122,924 vs $77,806/yr
Roswell
Violent Crime
40% lower
160.1 vs 265.1 per 100k
Roswell
Unemployment
1.5 pp lower
4.3% vs 5.8% unemployment
Roswell
Summer Heat
14.6°F warmer
July avg high 89.4°F vs 74.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Everett, WA | Roswell, GA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.0⚠ High | 100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $471,200⚠ High ✓ Lower | $479,400⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,611⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,619⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,806 | $122,924 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High | 4.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min ✓ Shorter | 29.1 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 10.9% | 25.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 103⚠ High | 45 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 | 42 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High | 49 ✓ 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 | 14.1:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.9% | 63.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% | 94.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Everett School District | Fulton County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.9°F | 51.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 74.8°F | 89.4°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.2" ✓ Drier | 53.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0" | 1.3" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 110,847 ✓ Larger | 92,770 |
| Median Age | 36.4 | 40.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.5% | 70.8% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | 24.0% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.3% | 15.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everett's cost of living index is 113.0 vs Roswell's 100.9 (US average = 100).
Roswell is 12% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Roswell leads 18 of 23 categories. Everett wins 5 and Roswell wins 18. 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 Roswell or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($471,200 vs $479,400 median home), income ($77,806 vs $122,924), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Everett, WA and Roswell, GA are about 2,167 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.