Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Everett, WA
VS
Sandy, UT
🏆 Sandy leads 17 of 23 categories
Everett
Washington
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$77,806
Violent Crime Index
70
Population
110,847 ✓ Larger
Sandy
Utah
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$108,165 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
65 ✓ Safer
Population
95,635
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 91°F
Milder winters — January highs near 48°F vs 38°F
Smaller class sizes — 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Homes cost $21k less ($471,200 vs $492,300)
Cons
Median income trails Sandy by $30,359/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.0)
Cost of living runs 13% higher than Sandy
Property crime (3219.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Sandy, UT
Pros
Households earn $30,359 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.6 pts lower (2.2%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (246.7 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 44.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
13% cheaper overall cost of living than Everett
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Cons
Snowy winters — about 82" of snow per year
Pricier housing — median home is $492,300
Key Differences at a Glance
Everett
Median Home Value
$21k less
$471,200 vs $492,300
Sandy
Cost of Living
13% cheaper
COL index 100.2 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
Sandy
Median Income
$30,359
$108,165 vs $77,806/yr
Sandy
Violent Crime
7% lower
246.7 vs 265.1 per 100k
Sandy
Unemployment
3.6 pp lower
2.2% vs 5.8% unemployment
Sandy
Summer Heat
15.9°F warmer
July avg high 90.7°F vs 74.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Everett, WA | Sandy, UT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.0⚠ High | 100.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $471,200⚠ High ✓ Lower | $492,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,611⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,640⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,806 | $108,165 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High | 2.2% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min | 23.4 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.9% | 17.7% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 103⚠ High | 69 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 | 65 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High | 76 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (91) | B (102) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.1:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.4:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.9% | 44.5% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% | 95.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Everett School District | Canyons District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.9°F ✓ Warmer | 38.1°F |
| Avg High — July | 74.8°F | 90.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.2" | 21.0" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0" ✓ Less | 81.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 110,847 ✓ Larger | 95,635 |
| Median Age | 36.4 | 36.9 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.5% | 76.5% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | 25.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.3% | 14.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everett's cost of living index is 113.0 vs Sandy's 100.2 (US average = 100).
Sandy is 13% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Sandy leads 17 of 23 categories. Everett wins 6 and Sandy 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 Sandy or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($471,200 vs $492,300 median home), income ($77,806 vs $108,165), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Everett, WA and Sandy, UT are about 722 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.