Everett, WA vs Kent, WA

Everett, WA and Kent, WA have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.7% difference in their overall index. Everett scores 134 while Kent scores 139 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Everett is $1,675/month compared to $1,833/month in Kent — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Everett is more affordable at $532,300 median vs $537,500.

Median household income in Everett is $81,502 compared to $90,416 in Kent (-9.9%). While Kent is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Everett spend roughly 24.7% of their income on rent, more than the 24.3% in Kent.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.4°F vs 53.7°F). Kent receives more rainfall at 39.3" per year compared to 33.4" in Everett.