Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Everett, WA
VS
Tampa, FL
🏆 Tampa leads 17 of 23 categories
Everett
Washington
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$77,806 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
70 ✓ Safer
Population
110,847
Tampa
Florida
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$66,802
Violent Crime Index
117⚠ High
Population
388,768 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Everett, WA
Pros
40% less violent crime than Tampa
Violent crime is well below the national average (265.1 vs 380/100k)
Households earn $11,004 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 75°F vs 91°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $471,200
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 rents — median is $1,611/mo
Tampa, FL
Pros
Homes cost $138k less ($333,200 vs $471,200)
More college-educated — 43.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.6 pts lower (5.2%)
Milder winters — January highs near 71°F vs 48°F
Rent averages $189/mo less ($1,422 vs $1,611)
10% cheaper overall cost of living than Everett
Cons
Violent crime (444.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Everett by $11,004/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Everett
Median Income
$11,004
$77,806 vs $66,802/yr
Everett
Violent Crime
40% lower
265.1 vs 444.6 per 100k
Tampa
Cost of Living
10% cheaper
COL index 103.4 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
Tampa
Median Home Value
$138k less
$333,200 vs $471,200
Tampa
Unemployment
0.6 pp lower
5.2% vs 5.8% unemployment
Tampa
Summer Heat
16.2°F warmer
July avg high 91.0°F vs 74.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Everett, WA | Tampa, FL |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.0⚠ High | 103.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $471,200⚠ High | $333,200⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,611⚠ High | $1,422⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,806 ✓ Higher | $66,802 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High | 5.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min | 24.8 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.9% | 16.0% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 103⚠ High | 98 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 ✓ Safer | 117⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High | 70 ✓ 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 ✓ Smaller | 19.7:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.9% | 43.3% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% | 89.0% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Everett School District | HILLSBOROUGH |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.9°F | 71.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 74.8°F | 91.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.2" ✓ Drier | 49.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 110,847 | 388,768 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.4 ✓ Older | 35.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.5% | 50.5% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | 20.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.3% ✓ More | 13.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everett's cost of living index is 113.0 vs Tampa's 103.4 (US average = 100).
Tampa is 10% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Tampa leads 17 of 23 categories. Everett wins 6 and Tampa 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 Tampa or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($471,200 vs $333,200 median home), income ($77,806 vs $66,802), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Everett, WA and Tampa, FL are about 2,526 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.