Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Everett, WA
VS
Santa Clara, CA
🏆 Santa Clara 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
Santa Clara
California
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
112.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$165,352 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
48 ✓ Safer
Population
128,058 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Everett, WA
Pros
Homes cost $969k less ($471,200 vs $1,440,200)
Rent averages $1230/mo less ($1,611 vs $2,841)
Violent crime is well below the national average (265.1 vs 380/100k)
Cooler summers — July highs near 75°F vs 81°F
Cons
Median income trails Santa Clara by $87,546/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 4.2%)
Santa Clara, CA
Pros
Households earn $87,546 more per year on average
31% less violent crime than Everett
More college-educated — 64.6% hold a bachelor's or higher
Violent crime is well below the national average (182.0 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.6 pts lower (4.2%)
Commutes run 3 min shorter each way
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $1,440,200
Higher rents — median is $2,841/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 112.9)
Property crime (2501.9/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Everett
Median Home Value
$969k less
$471,200 vs $1,440,200
Both cities
Cost of Living
≈ Equal
Both near 113.0 on the COL index
Santa Clara
Median Income
$87,546
$165,352 vs $77,806/yr
Santa Clara
Violent Crime
31% lower
182.0 vs 265.1 per 100k
Santa Clara
Unemployment
1.6 pp lower
4.2% vs 5.8% unemployment
Santa Clara
Summer Heat
6.0°F warmer
July avg high 80.8°F vs 74.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Everett, WA | Santa Clara, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.0⚠ High | 112.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $471,200⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,440,200⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,611⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,841⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,806 | $165,352 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High | 4.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min | 23.6 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.9% | 21.9% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 103⚠ High | 76 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 | 48 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High | 119⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (91) | A- (110) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.1:1 | 19.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.9% | 64.6% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% | 94.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Everett School District | Santa Clara Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.9°F | 59.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 74.8°F | 80.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.2" | 15.6" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 110,847 | 128,058 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.4 ✓ Older | 34.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.5% ✓ Higher | 41.9% |
| Under 18 | 20.3% ✓ More | 18.0% |
| Over 65 | 14.3% ✓ More | 11.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everett's cost of living index is 113.0 vs Santa Clara's 112.9 (US average = 100).
Santa Clara is 0% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Santa Clara leads 17 of 23 categories. Everett wins 6 and Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($471,200 vs $1,440,200 median home), income ($77,806 vs $165,352), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Everett, WA and Santa Clara, CA are about 733 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.