Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Enterprise, NV
VS
Lancaster, CA
🏆 Enterprise leads 18 of 23 categories
Enterprise
Nevada
18
wins
Cost of Living Index
104.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$91,165 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
25 ✓ Safer
Population
225,461 ✓ Larger
Lancaster
California
5
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$71,367
Violent Crime Index
220⚠ High
Population
171,465
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Enterprise, NV
Pros
89% less violent crime than Lancaster
Households earn $19,798 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.9 pts lower (6.6%)
More college-educated — 33.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $413,800
Hot summers — July highs average 106°F
Higher rents — median is $1,700/mo
Lancaster, CA
Pros
Homes cost $45k less ($368,800 vs $413,800)
Rent averages $124/mo less ($1,576 vs $1,700)
Cooler summers — July highs near 98°F vs 106°F
Cons
Violent crime (834.7/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Enterprise by $19,798/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Cost of living runs 12% higher than Enterprise
Key Differences at a Glance
Enterprise
Cost of Living
12% cheaper
COL index 104.0 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Enterprise
Median Income
$19,798
$91,165 vs $71,367/yr
Enterprise
Violent Crime
89% lower
94.1 vs 834.7 per 100k
Enterprise
Unemployment
0.9 pp lower
6.6% vs 7.5% unemployment
Enterprise
Summer Heat
8.2°F warmer
July avg high 105.8°F vs 97.6°F
Lancaster
Median Home Value
$45k less
$368,800 vs $413,800
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Enterprise, NV | Lancaster, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 104.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 115.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $413,800⚠ High | $368,800⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,700⚠ High | $1,576⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $91,165 ✓ Higher | $71,367 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.5%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.1 min ✓ Shorter | 30.9 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 10.4% ✓ Higher | 8.6% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 25 ✓ Safer | 168⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 25 ✓ Safer | 220⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 25 ✓ Safer | 91 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (94) ✓ Better | C- (63) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.3:1 ✓ Smaller | 22.6:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.7% ✓ Higher | 19.4% |
| High School or Higher | 92.3% ✓ Higher | 81.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Clark County | Lancaster Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 59.0°F ✓ Warmer | 58.7°F |
| Avg High — July | 105.8°F ✓ Warmer | 97.6°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 4.8" ✓ Drier | 6.8" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.2" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 225,461 ✓ Larger | 171,465 |
| Median Age | 35.6 ✓ Older | 33.6 |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.4% ✓ Higher | 57.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.6% | 27.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 10.5% | 11.2% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Enterprise's cost of living index is 104.0 vs Lancaster's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Enterprise is 12% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Enterprise leads 18 of 23 categories. Enterprise wins 18 and Lancaster wins 5. 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 Lancaster or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($413,800 vs $368,800 median home), income ($91,165 vs $71,367), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Enterprise, NV and Lancaster, CA are about 189 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.