Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Centennial, CO
VS
Sunrise Manor, NV
🏆 Sunrise Manor leads 12 of 23 categories
Centennial
Colorado
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$124,617 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
45
Population
107,702
Sunrise Manor
Nevada
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
98.9 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$52,476
Violent Crime Index
25 ✓ Safer
Population
198,325 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Centennial, CO
Pros
Households earn $72,141 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 5.7 pts lower (3.4%)
More college-educated — 61.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Violent crime is well below the national average (172.8 vs 380/100k)
Cooler summers — July highs near 87°F vs 106°F
Commutes run 3 min shorter each way
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $586,500
Higher rents — median is $1,949/mo
Cost of living runs 7% higher than Sunrise Manor
Snowy winters — about 64" of snow per year
Sunrise Manor, NV
Pros
Homes cost $322k less ($265,000 vs $586,500)
Rent averages $759/mo less ($1,190 vs $1,949)
46% less violent crime than Centennial
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 61°F vs 45°F
7% cheaper overall cost of living than Centennial
Cons
Median income trails Centennial by $72,141/yr
Higher unemployment (9.1% vs 3.4%)
Longer commutes — 29.2 min average each way
Hot summers — July highs average 106°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Centennial
Median Income
$72,141
$124,617 vs $52,476/yr
Centennial
Unemployment
5.7 pp lower
3.4% vs 9.1% unemployment
Sunrise Manor
Cost of Living
7% cheaper
COL index 98.9 vs 105.5 (100 = US avg)
Sunrise Manor
Violent Crime
46% lower
94.1 vs 172.8 per 100k
Sunrise Manor
Median Home Value
$322k less
$265,000 vs $586,500
Sunrise Manor
Summer Heat
18.4°F warmer
July avg high 105.7°F vs 87.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Centennial, CO | Sunrise Manor, NV |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.5⚠ High | 98.9 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $586,500⚠ High | $265,000 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,949⚠ High | $1,190 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $124,617 ✓ Higher | $52,476 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% ✓ Lower | 9.1%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.0 min ✓ Shorter | 29.2 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 21.2% ✓ Higher | 4.0% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 60 | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 45 | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 81 | 25 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (115) ✓ Better | C (81) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.2:1 ✓ Smaller | 18.3:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 61.3% ✓ Higher | 10.7% |
| High School or Higher | 97.4% ✓ Higher | 72.6% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | Clark County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 44.6°F | 60.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 87.3°F | 105.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.0" | 4.3" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 64.0" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 107,702 | 198,325 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 41.6 ✓ Older | 33.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 82.3% ✓ Higher | 51.2% |
| Under 18 | 22.5% | 27.7% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 17.9% ✓ More | 11.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Centennial's cost of living index is 105.5 vs Sunrise Manor's 98.9 (US average = 100).
Sunrise Manor is 7% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Sunrise Manor leads 12 of 23 categories. Centennial wins 11 and Sunrise Manor wins 12. 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 Centennial to Sunrise Manor or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($586,500 vs $265,000 median home), income ($124,617 vs $52,476), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Centennial, CO and Sunrise Manor, NV are about 603 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.