Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Everett, WA
VS
Sioux Falls, SD
🏆 Sioux Falls leads 15 of 23 categories
Everett
Washington
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$77,806 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
70 ✓ Safer
Population
110,847
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
90.3 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$71,785
Violent Crime Index
139⚠ High
Population
193,401 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Everett, WA
Pros
50% less violent crime than Sioux Falls
Violent crime is well below the national average (265.1 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 48°F vs 25°F
Households earn $6,021 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 75°F vs 85°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $471,200
Higher rents — median is $1,611/mo
Cost of living runs 23% higher than Sioux Falls
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.0)
Sioux Falls, SD
Pros
Homes cost $221k less ($250,000 vs $471,200)
Rent averages $646/mo less ($965 vs $1,611)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.5 pts lower (2.3%)
23% cheaper overall cost of living than Everett
Commutes run 10 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 37.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Violent crime (526.7/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (2915.2/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Median income trails Everett by $6,021/yr
Snowy winters — about 45" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Everett
Median Income
$6,021
$77,806 vs $71,785/yr
Everett
Violent Crime
50% lower
265.1 vs 526.7 per 100k
Sioux Falls
Cost of Living
23% cheaper
COL index 90.3 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
Sioux Falls
Median Home Value
$221k less
$250,000 vs $471,200
Sioux Falls
Unemployment
3.5 pp lower
2.3% vs 5.8% unemployment
Sioux Falls
Summer Heat
10.0°F warmer
July avg high 84.8°F vs 74.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Everett, WA | Sioux Falls, SD |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.0⚠ High | 90.3 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $471,200⚠ High | $250,000 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,611⚠ High | $965 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,806 ✓ Higher | $71,785 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High | 2.3% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min | 16.8 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.9% ✓ Higher | 8.3% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 103⚠ High ✓ Safer | 139⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 ✓ Safer | 139⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High | 139⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (91) | B (103) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.1:1 | 14.8:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.9% | 37.0% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% | 93.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Everett School District | Sioux Falls School District 49-5 |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.9°F ✓ Warmer | 25.3°F |
| Avg High — July | 74.8°F | 84.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.2" | 28.3" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0" ✓ Less | 45.3" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 110,847 | 193,401 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.4 ✓ Older | 34.9 |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.5% | 60.0% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | 24.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.3% ✓ More | 13.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everett's cost of living index is 113.0 vs Sioux Falls's 90.3 (US average = 100).
Sioux Falls is 23% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Sioux Falls leads 15 of 23 categories. Everett wins 8 and Sioux Falls wins 15. 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 Sioux Falls or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($471,200 vs $250,000 median home), income ($77,806 vs $71,785), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Everett, WA and Sioux Falls, SD are about 1,259 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.