Everett, MA vs Phoenix, AZ
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Everett
65.8
#1607 nationally
Phoenix
66.7
#1514 nationally
Everett leads in walk score (83 vs 41). Phoenix leads in cost of living index (106 vs 145). Phoenix leads in average commute (26.7 min vs 36.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Everett, MA | Phoenix, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.8 (#1607) | 66.7 (#1514) |
| Population | 50,318 | 1,650,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $640,422 | $408,770 |
| Median Household Income | $77,796 | $65,891 |
| Average Commute | 36.5 min | 26.7 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+3.5 |
D
65.8 Score
Everett, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$640,422
Population
50,318
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
83
Northeast
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D
66.7 Score
Phoenix, AZ
Valley of the Sun with explosive growth
Median Home
$408,770
Population
1,650,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southwest
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