Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Enterprise, NV
VS
Los Angeles, CA
🏆 Enterprise leads 16 of 23 categories
Enterprise
Nevada
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
104.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$91,165 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
25 ✓ Safer
Population
225,461
Los Angeles
California
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$76,244
Violent Crime Index
192⚠ High
Population
3,881,041 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Enterprise, NV
Pros
Homes cost $409k less ($413,800 vs $822,600)
87% less violent crime than Los Angeles
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
Households earn $14,921 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.1 pts lower (6.6%)
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
Cons
Hot summers — July highs average 106°F
Los Angeles, CA
Pros
Cooler summers — July highs near 78°F vs 106°F
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 59°F
More college-educated — 36.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $822,600
Violent crime (728.5/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Enterprise by $14,921/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Key Differences at a Glance
Enterprise
Cost of Living
12% cheaper
COL index 104.0 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Enterprise
Median Income
$14,921
$91,165 vs $76,244/yr
Enterprise
Violent Crime
87% lower
94.1 vs 728.5 per 100k
Enterprise
Median Home Value
$409k less
$413,800 vs $822,600
Enterprise
Unemployment
1.1 pp lower
6.6% vs 7.7% unemployment
Enterprise
Summer Heat
27.8°F warmer
July avg high 105.8°F vs 78.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Enterprise, NV | Los Angeles, 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 ✓ Lower | $822,600⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,791⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $91,165 ✓ Higher | $76,244 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.7%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.1 min ✓ Shorter | 31.3 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 10.4% | 15.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 25 ✓ Safer | 143⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 25 ✓ Safer | 192⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 25 ✓ Safer | 71 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (94) ✓ Better | B- (93) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.3:1 ✓ Smaller | 19.2:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.7% | 36.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 92.3% ✓ Higher | 78.7% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Clark County | Los Angeles Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 59.0°F | 66.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 105.8°F ✓ Warmer | 78.0°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 4.8" ✓ Drier | 14.1" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.2" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 225,461 | 3,881,041 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 35.6 | 36.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.4% ✓ Higher | 36.6% |
| Under 18 | 23.6% ✓ More | 19.7% |
| Over 65 | 10.5% | 13.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Enterprise's cost of living index is 104.0 vs Los Angeles's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Enterprise is 12% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Enterprise leads 16 of 23 categories. Enterprise wins 16 and Los Angeles wins 7. 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 Los Angeles or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($413,800 vs $822,600 median home), income ($91,165 vs $76,244), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Enterprise, NV and Los Angeles, CA are about 227 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.