Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Baltimore, MD
VS
Enterprise, NV
🏆 Enterprise leads 13 of 23 categories
Baltimore
Maryland
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.7⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$58,349
Violent Crime Index
423⚠ High
Population
584,548 ✓ Larger
Enterprise
Nevada
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
104.0⚠ High
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.
Baltimore, MD
Pros
Homes cost $211k less ($202,900 vs $413,800)
Rent averages $465/mo less ($1,235 vs $1,700)
Cooler summers — July highs near 90°F vs 106°F
Smaller class sizes — 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Enterprise by $32,816/yr
Violent crime (1606.2/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (4157.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Longer commutes — 30.1 min average each way
Enterprise, NV
Pros
94% less violent crime than Baltimore
Households earn $32,816 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 59°F vs 44°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $413,800
Higher rents — median is $1,700/mo
Hot summers — July highs average 106°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Baltimore
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 102.7 vs 104.0 (100 = US avg)
Baltimore
Median Home Value
$211k less
$202,900 vs $413,800
Enterprise
Median Income
$32,816
$91,165 vs $58,349/yr
Enterprise
Violent Crime
94% lower
94.1 vs 1606.2 per 100k
Enterprise
Summer Heat
15.7°F warmer
July avg high 105.8°F vs 90.1°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Baltimore, MD | Enterprise, NV |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 102.7⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 104.0⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $202,900 ✓ Lower | $413,800⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,235 ✓ Lower | $1,700⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $58,349 | $91,165 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.9%⚠ High | 6.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.1 min⚠ High | 23.1 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.4% ✓ Higher | 10.4% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 333⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 423⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 198⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (95) ✓ Better | B- (94) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 14.4:1 ✓ Smaller | 18.3:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 34.9% ✓ Higher | 33.7% |
| High School or Higher | 87.1% | 92.3% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Baltimore City Public Schools | Clark County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 43.7°F | 59.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 90.1°F | 105.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.7" | 4.8" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 19.3" | 0.2" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 584,548 ✓ Larger | 225,461 |
| Median Age | 36.0 ✓ Older | 35.6 |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.8% | 62.4% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.4% | 23.6% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.8% ✓ More | 10.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Baltimore's cost of living index is 102.7 vs Enterprise's 104.0 (US average = 100).
Baltimore is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Enterprise leads 13 of 23 categories. Baltimore wins 10 and Enterprise wins 13. 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 Baltimore to Enterprise or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($202,900 vs $413,800 median home), income ($58,349 vs $91,165), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Baltimore, MD and Enterprise, NV are about 2,109 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.