Everett, WA vs Renton, WA

Everett is moderately more affordable than Renton, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Everett scores 134 compared to 150 for Renton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Renton 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 $1,923/month in Renton — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Everett is more affordable at $532,300 median vs $631,400.

Median household income in Everett is $81,502 compared to $96,626 in Renton (-15.7%). While Renton 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 23.9% in Renton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.4°F vs 53.6°F). Renton receives more rainfall at 34.7" per year compared to 33.4" in Everett.