Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Enterprise, NV
VS
Hillsboro, OR
🏆 Enterprise leads 16 of 22 categories
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
Hillsboro
Oregon
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$98,891 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
84
Population
106,612
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Enterprise, NV
Pros
70% less violent crime than Hillsboro
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
Homes cost $39k less ($413,800 vs $452,300)
Milder winters — January highs near 59°F vs 47°F
Rent averages $97/mo less ($1,700 vs $1,797)
3% cheaper overall cost of living than Hillsboro
Cons
Higher unemployment (6.6% vs 4.6%)
Hot summers — July highs average 106°F
Median income trails Hillsboro by $7,726/yr
Hillsboro, OR
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.0 pts lower (4.6%)
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 106°F
More college-educated — 41.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Households earn $7,726 more per year on average
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $452,300
Higher rents — median is $1,797/mo
Cost of living runs 3% higher than Enterprise
Key Differences at a Glance
Enterprise
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 104.0 vs 106.6 (100 = US avg)
Enterprise
Violent Crime
70% lower
94.1 vs 317.7 per 100k
Enterprise
Median Home Value
$39k less
$413,800 vs $452,300
Enterprise
Summer Heat
23.7°F warmer
July avg high 105.8°F vs 82.1°F
Hillsboro
Median Income
$7,726
$98,891 vs $91,165/yr
Hillsboro
Unemployment
2.0 pp lower
4.6% vs 6.6% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Enterprise, NV | Hillsboro, OR |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 104.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 106.6⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $413,800⚠ High ✓ Lower | $452,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,797⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $91,165 | $98,891 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6%⚠ High | 4.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.1 min | 23.1 min |
| Work From Home % | 10.4% | 17.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 25 ✓ Safer | 96 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 25 ✓ Safer | 84 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 25 ✓ Safer | 116⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (94) | B (101) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.3:1 ✓ Smaller | 19.2:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.7% | 41.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 92.3% ✓ Higher | 90.8% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Clark County | Hillsboro SD 1J |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 59.0°F ✓ Warmer | 47.3°F |
| Avg High — July | 105.8°F ✓ Warmer | 82.1°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 4.8" ✓ Drier | 35.9" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.2" ✓ Less | 2.7" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 225,461 ✓ Larger | 106,612 |
| Median Age | 35.6 ✓ Older | 34.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.4% ✓ Higher | 50.5% |
| Under 18 | 23.6% ✓ More | 21.8% |
| Over 65 | 10.5% | 11.2% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Enterprise's cost of living index is 104.0 vs Hillsboro's 106.6 (US average = 100).
Enterprise is 3% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Enterprise leads 16 of 22 categories. Enterprise wins 16 and Hillsboro wins 6. 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 Enterprise to Hillsboro or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($413,800 vs $452,300 median home), income ($91,165 vs $98,891), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Enterprise, NV and Hillsboro, OR are about 771 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.