Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Enterprise, NV
VS
Lynn, MA
🏆 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 ✓ Larger
Lynn
Massachusetts
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$70,046
Violent Crime Index
151⚠ High
Population
100,653
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Enterprise, NV
Pros
84% less violent crime than Lynn
Households earn $21,119 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
Milder winters — January highs near 59°F vs 36°F
More college-educated — 33.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,700/mo
Higher unemployment (6.6% vs 5.7%)
Hot summers — July highs average 106°F
Lynn, MA
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.9 pts lower (5.7%)
Cooler summers — July highs near 80°F vs 106°F
Rent averages $189/mo less ($1,511 vs $1,700)
Smaller class sizes — 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (574.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Enterprise by $21,119/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.6)
Longer commutes — 31.3 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Enterprise
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 104.0 vs 111.6 (100 = US avg)
Enterprise
Median Income
$21,119
$91,165 vs $70,046/yr
Enterprise
Violent Crime
84% lower
94.1 vs 574.6 per 100k
Enterprise
Median Home Value
$29k less
$413,800 vs $442,800
Enterprise
Summer Heat
25.5°F warmer
July avg high 105.8°F vs 80.3°F
Lynn
Unemployment
0.9 pp lower
5.7% vs 6.6% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Enterprise, NV | Lynn, MA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 104.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 111.6⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $413,800⚠ High ✓ Lower | $442,800⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,700⚠ High | $1,511⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $91,165 ✓ Higher | $70,046 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6%⚠ High | 5.7%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.1 min ✓ Shorter | 31.3 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 10.4% ✓ Higher | 6.1% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 25 ✓ Safer | 113⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 25 ✓ Safer | 151⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 25 ✓ Safer | 56 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (94) | B- (96) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.3:1 | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.7% ✓ Higher | 21.9% |
| High School or Higher | 92.3% ✓ Higher | 77.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Clark County | Lynn |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 59.0°F ✓ Warmer | 36.1°F |
| Avg High — July | 105.8°F ✓ Warmer | 80.3°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 4.8" ✓ Drier | 47.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.2" ✓ Less | 39.1" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 225,461 ✓ Larger | 100,653 |
| Median Age | 35.6 | 36.2 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.4% ✓ Higher | 48.6% |
| Under 18 | 23.6% | 24.0% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 10.5% | 13.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Enterprise's cost of living index is 104.0 vs Lynn's 111.6 (US average = 100).
Enterprise is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Enterprise leads 16 of 23 categories. Enterprise wins 16 and Lynn 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 Lynn or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($413,800 vs $442,800 median home), income ($91,165 vs $70,046), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Enterprise, NV and Lynn, MA are about 2,383 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.