Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Everett, WA
VS
Springfield, MA
🏆 Everett leads 13 of 23 categories
Everett
Washington
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$77,806 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
70 ✓ Safer
Population
110,847
Springfield
Massachusetts
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
98.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$47,677
Violent Crime Index
235⚠ High
Population
155,305 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Everett, WA
Pros
Households earn $30,129 more per year on average
70% less violent crime than Springfield
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.9 pts lower (5.8%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (265.1 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 26.9% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 48°F vs 35°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $471,200
Higher rents — median is $1,611/mo
Cost of living runs 15% higher than Springfield
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.0)
Springfield, MA
Pros
Homes cost $273k less ($198,500 vs $471,200)
Rent averages $564/mo less ($1,047 vs $1,611)
15% cheaper overall cost of living than Everett
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
Smaller class sizes — 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Everett by $30,129/yr
Violent crime (891.4/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (2835.5/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (8.7% vs 5.8%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Everett
Median Income
$30,129
$77,806 vs $47,677/yr
Everett
Violent Crime
70% lower
265.1 vs 891.4 per 100k
Everett
Unemployment
2.9 pp lower
5.8% vs 8.7% unemployment
Springfield
Cost of Living
15% cheaper
COL index 98.4 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
Springfield
Median Home Value
$273k less
$198,500 vs $471,200
Springfield
Summer Heat
10.1°F warmer
July avg high 84.9°F vs 74.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Everett, WA | Springfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.0⚠ High | 98.4 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $471,200⚠ High | $198,500 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,611⚠ High | $1,047 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,806 ✓ Higher | $47,677 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 8.7%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min | 21.0 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.9% ✓ Higher | 7.4% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 103⚠ High ✓ Safer | 195⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 ✓ Safer | 235⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High | 135⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (91) | B- (96) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.1:1 | 11.4:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.9% ✓ Higher | 20.0% |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% ✓ Higher | 79.6% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Everett School District | Springfield |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.9°F ✓ Warmer | 34.8°F |
| Avg High — July | 74.8°F | 84.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.2" ✓ Drier | 50.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0" ✓ Less | 51.7" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 110,847 | 155,305 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.4 ✓ Older | 33.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.5% ✓ Higher | 47.8% |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | 24.4% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.3% ✓ More | 13.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everett's cost of living index is 113.0 vs Springfield's 98.4 (US average = 100).
Springfield is 15% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Everett leads 13 of 23 categories. Everett wins 13 and Springfield wins 10. 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 Springfield or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($471,200 vs $198,500 median home), income ($77,806 vs $47,677), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Everett, WA and Springfield, MA are about 2,415 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.