Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Anaheim, CA
VS
Enterprise, NV
🏆 Enterprise leads 18 of 23 categories
Anaheim
California
5
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$88,538
Violent Crime Index
157⚠ High
Population
347,111 ✓ Larger
Enterprise
Nevada
18
wins
Cost of Living Index
104.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$91,165 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
25 ✓ Safer
Population
225,461
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Anaheim, CA
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.2 pts lower (5.4%)
Cooler summers — July highs near 87°F vs 106°F
Milder winters — January highs near 71°F vs 59°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $713,600
Violent crime (596.2/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Higher rents — median is $1,958/mo
Enterprise, NV
Pros
Homes cost $300k less ($413,800 vs $713,600)
84% less violent crime than Anaheim
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
Rent averages $258/mo less ($1,700 vs $1,958)
12% cheaper overall cost of living than Anaheim
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Cons
Higher unemployment (6.6% vs 5.4%)
Hot summers — July highs average 106°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Anaheim
Unemployment
1.2 pp lower
5.4% vs 6.6% unemployment
Enterprise
Cost of Living
12% cheaper
COL index 104.0 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Enterprise
Median Income
$2,627
$91,165 vs $88,538/yr
Enterprise
Violent Crime
84% lower
94.1 vs 596.2 per 100k
Enterprise
Median Home Value
$300k less
$413,800 vs $713,600
Enterprise
Summer Heat
19.0°F warmer
July avg high 105.8°F vs 86.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Anaheim, CA | Enterprise, NV |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 104.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $713,600⚠ High | $413,800⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,958⚠ High | $1,700⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,538 | $91,165 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 6.6%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 28.4 min⚠ High | 23.1 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 7.8% | 10.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 135⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 157⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 102⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C- (74) | B- (94) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.0:1 | 18.3:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.1% | 33.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.8% | 92.3% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Anaheim Elementary | Clark County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 71.0°F ✓ Warmer | 59.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 86.8°F | 105.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.2" | 4.8" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 0.2" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 347,111 ✓ Larger | 225,461 |
| Median Age | 35.4 | 35.6 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.6% | 62.4% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.9% | 23.6% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.2% ✓ More | 10.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Anaheim's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Enterprise's 104.0 (US average = 100).
Enterprise is 12% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Enterprise leads 18 of 23 categories. Anaheim wins 5 and Enterprise wins 18. 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 Anaheim to Enterprise or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($713,600 vs $413,800 median home), income ($88,538 vs $91,165), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Anaheim, CA and Enterprise, NV are about 207 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.