Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Chico, CA
VS
Enterprise, NV
🏆 Enterprise leads 14 of 23 categories
Chico
California
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
104.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$65,932
Violent Crime Index
184⚠ High
Population
102,790
Enterprise
Nevada
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
104.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$91,165 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
25 ✓ Safer
Population
225,461 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Chico, CA
Pros
Rent averages $340/mo less ($1,360 vs $1,700)
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 41.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 95°F vs 106°F
Smaller class sizes — 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Enterprise by $25,233/yr
Violent crime (699.2/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Enterprise, NV
Pros
87% less violent crime than Chico
Households earn $25,233 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,700/mo
Hot summers — July highs average 106°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Enterprise
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 104.0 vs 104.6 (100 = US avg)
Enterprise
Median Income
$25,233
$91,165 vs $65,932/yr
Enterprise
Violent Crime
87% lower
94.1 vs 699.2 per 100k
Enterprise
Median Home Value
$14k less
$413,800 vs $427,600
Enterprise
Summer Heat
10.6°F warmer
July avg high 105.8°F vs 95.2°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Chico, CA | Enterprise, NV |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 104.6⚠ High | 104.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $427,600⚠ High | $413,800⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,360⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,700⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $65,932 | $91,165 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.9%⚠ High | 6.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 17.5 min ✓ Shorter | 23.1 min |
| Work From Home % | 11.5% ✓ Higher | 10.4% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 147⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 184⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 90 | 25 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (112) ✓ Better | B- (94) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 14.9:1 ✓ Smaller | 18.3:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 41.3% ✓ Higher | 33.7% |
| High School or Higher | 93.2% ✓ Higher | 92.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Inspire School of Arts and Sciences District | Clark County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 56.1°F | 59.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 95.2°F | 105.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.3" | 4.8" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.1" ✓ Less | 0.2" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 102,790 | 225,461 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 30.4 | 35.6 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 44.1% | 62.4% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 18.7% | 23.6% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.5% ✓ More | 10.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Chico's cost of living index is 104.6 vs Enterprise's 104.0 (US average = 100).
Enterprise is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Enterprise leads 14 of 23 categories. Chico wins 9 and Enterprise wins 14. 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 Chico to Enterprise or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($427,600 vs $413,800 median home), income ($65,932 vs $91,165), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Chico, CA and Enterprise, NV are about 443 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.