Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Concord, CA
VS
Enterprise, NV
🏆 Enterprise leads 16 of 23 categories
Concord
California
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$107,789 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
128⚠ High
Population
125,007
Enterprise
Nevada
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
104.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$91,165
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.
Concord, CA
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.7 pts lower (4.9%)
Households earn $16,624 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 88°F vs 106°F
More college-educated — 36.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $706,700
Violent crime (484.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher rents — median is $2,137/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 118.2)
Enterprise, NV
Pros
Homes cost $293k less ($413,800 vs $706,700)
81% less violent crime than Concord
Rent averages $437/mo less ($1,700 vs $2,137)
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 11 min shorter each way
14% cheaper overall cost of living than Concord
Cons
Median income trails Concord by $16,624/yr
Higher unemployment (6.6% vs 4.9%)
Hot summers — July highs average 106°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Concord
Median Income
$16,624
$107,789 vs $91,165/yr
Concord
Unemployment
1.7 pp lower
4.9% vs 6.6% unemployment
Enterprise
Cost of Living
14% cheaper
COL index 104.0 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Enterprise
Violent Crime
81% lower
94.1 vs 484.6 per 100k
Enterprise
Median Home Value
$293k less
$413,800 vs $706,700
Enterprise
Summer Heat
17.8°F warmer
July avg high 105.8°F vs 88.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Concord, CA | Enterprise, NV |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 104.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $706,700⚠ High | $413,800⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,137⚠ High | $1,700⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $107,789 ✓ Higher | $91,165 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 6.6%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 33.6 min⚠ High | 23.1 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.7% ✓ Higher | 10.4% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 131⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 128⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 137⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (92) | B- (94) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.2:1 | 18.3:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 36.7% ✓ Higher | 33.7% |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% | 92.3% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Mt. Diablo Unified | Clark County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 57.6°F | 59.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 88.0°F | 105.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.9" | 4.8" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 0.2" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 125,007 | 225,461 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 38.8 ✓ Older | 35.6 |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.1% | 62.4% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | 23.6% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 15.8% ✓ More | 10.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Concord's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Enterprise's 104.0 (US average = 100).
Enterprise is 14% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Enterprise leads 16 of 23 categories. Concord wins 7 and Enterprise wins 16. 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 Concord to Enterprise or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($706,700 vs $413,800 median home), income ($107,789 vs $91,165), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Concord, CA and Enterprise, NV are about 398 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.