Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Enterprise, NV
VS
Oakland, CA
🏆 Enterprise leads 13 of 23 categories
Enterprise
Nevada
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
104.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$91,165
Violent Crime Index
25 ✓ Safer
Population
225,461
Oakland
California
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$94,389 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
507⚠ High
Population
437,825 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Enterprise, NV
Pros
Homes cost $470k less ($413,800 vs $883,800)
95% less violent crime than Oakland
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
14% cheaper overall cost of living than Oakland
Rent averages $149/mo less ($1,700 vs $1,849)
Cons
Higher unemployment (6.6% vs 5.8%)
Hot summers — July highs average 106°F
Median income trails Oakland by $3,224/yr
Oakland, CA
Pros
Cooler summers — July highs near 72°F vs 106°F
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.8 pts lower (5.8%)
More college-educated — 48.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Households earn $3,224 more per year on average
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $883,800
Violent crime (1925.3/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 118.2)
Cost of living runs 14% higher than Enterprise
Key Differences at a Glance
Enterprise
Cost of Living
14% cheaper
COL index 104.0 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Enterprise
Violent Crime
95% lower
94.1 vs 1925.3 per 100k
Enterprise
Median Home Value
$470k less
$413,800 vs $883,800
Enterprise
Summer Heat
34.2°F warmer
July avg high 105.8°F vs 71.6°F
Oakland
Median Income
$3,224
$94,389 vs $91,165/yr
Oakland
Unemployment
0.8 pp lower
5.8% vs 6.6% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Enterprise, NV | Oakland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 104.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 118.2⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $413,800⚠ High ✓ Lower | $883,800⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,849⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $91,165 | $94,389 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6%⚠ High | 5.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.1 min ✓ Shorter | 31.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 10.4% | 20.3% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 25 ✓ Safer | 400⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 25 ✓ Safer | 507⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 25 ✓ Safer | 344⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (94) | B (98) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.3:1 ✓ Smaller | 18.8:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.7% | 48.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 92.3% ✓ Higher | 85.6% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Clark County | Oakland Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 59.0°F | 59.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 105.8°F ✓ Warmer | 71.6°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 4.8" ✓ Drier | 22.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.2" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 225,461 | 437,825 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 35.6 | 37.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.4% ✓ Higher | 42.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.6% ✓ More | 19.1% |
| Over 65 | 10.5% | 14.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Enterprise's cost of living index is 104.0 vs Oakland's 118.2 (US average = 100).
Enterprise is 14% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Enterprise leads 13 of 23 categories. Enterprise wins 13 and Oakland wins 10. 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 Oakland or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($413,800 vs $883,800 median home), income ($91,165 vs $94,389), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Enterprise, NV and Oakland, CA are about 405 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.