Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Everett, WA
VS
Suffolk, VA
🏆 Suffolk leads 16 of 23 categories
Everett
Washington
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$77,806
Violent Crime Index
70 ✓ Safer
Population
110,847 ✓ Larger
Suffolk
Virginia
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$87,758 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
98
Population
94,856
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Everett, WA
Pros
29% less violent crime than Suffolk
Violent crime is well below the national average (265.1 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.5 pts lower (5.8%)
Cooler summers — July highs near 75°F vs 87°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $471,200
Cost of living runs 16% higher than Suffolk
Higher rents — median is $1,611/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.0)
Suffolk, VA
Pros
Homes cost $157k less ($314,400 vs $471,200)
16% cheaper overall cost of living than Everett
Rent averages $235/mo less ($1,376 vs $1,611)
Households earn $9,952 more per year on average
More college-educated — 32.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
Smaller class sizes — 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Nothing stands out — a close match here.
Key Differences at a Glance
Everett
Violent Crime
29% lower
265.1 vs 371.0 per 100k
Everett
Unemployment
0.5 pp lower
5.8% vs 6.3% unemployment
Suffolk
Cost of Living
16% cheaper
COL index 97.4 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
Suffolk
Median Income
$9,952
$87,758 vs $77,806/yr
Suffolk
Median Home Value
$157k less
$314,400 vs $471,200
Suffolk
Summer Heat
12.0°F warmer
July avg high 86.8°F vs 74.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Everett, WA | Suffolk, VA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.0⚠ High | 97.4 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $471,200⚠ High | $314,400⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,611⚠ High | $1,376⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,806 | $87,758 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 6.3%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min ✓ Shorter | 29.6 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 10.9% ✓ Higher | 7.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 103⚠ High | 89 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 ✓ Safer | 98 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High | 75 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (91) | B (99) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.1:1 | 14.5:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.9% | 32.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% | 91.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Everett School District | Suffolk City Public Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.9°F | 49.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 74.8°F | 86.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.2" ✓ Drier | 51.8" |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0" ✓ Less | 5.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 110,847 ✓ Larger | 94,856 |
| Median Age | 36.4 | 38.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.5% | 70.4% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | 23.6% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.3% | 14.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everett's cost of living index is 113.0 vs Suffolk's 97.4 (US average = 100).
Suffolk is 16% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Suffolk leads 16 of 23 categories. Everett wins 7 and Suffolk wins 16. 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 Suffolk or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($471,200 vs $314,400 median home), income ($77,806 vs $87,758), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Everett, WA and Suffolk, VA are about 2,414 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.