Everett, WA vs Olympia, WA

Olympia is moderately more affordable than Everett, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Everett scores 134 compared to 121 for Olympia, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Everett can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Everett is $1,675/month compared to $1,509/month in Olympia — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Olympia is more affordable at $457,900 median vs $532,300.

Median household income in Everett is $81,502 compared to $76,930 in Olympia (+5.9%). The higher salaries in Everett partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Everett spend roughly 24.7% of their income on rent, more than the 23.5% in Olympia.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.4°F vs 50.5°F). Olympia receives more rainfall at 50.6" per year compared to 33.4" in Everett.