Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Enterprise, NV
VS
Roswell, GA
🏆 Roswell leads 13 of 23 categories
Enterprise
Nevada
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
104.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$91,165
Violent Crime Index
25 ✓ Safer
Population
225,461 ✓ Larger
Roswell
Georgia
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$122,924 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
42
Population
92,770
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Enterprise, NV
Pros
41% less violent crime than Roswell
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
Homes cost $66k less ($413,800 vs $479,400)
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 59°F vs 52°F
Cons
Median income trails Roswell by $31,759/yr
Higher unemployment (6.6% vs 4.3%)
Hot summers — July highs average 106°F
Higher rents — median is $1,700/mo
Roswell, GA
Pros
Households earn $31,759 more per year on average
More college-educated — 63.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.3 pts lower (4.3%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (160.1 vs 380/100k)
Cooler summers — July highs near 89°F vs 106°F
Smaller class sizes — 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $479,400
Longer commutes — 29.1 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Enterprise
Violent Crime
41% lower
94.1 vs 160.1 per 100k
Enterprise
Median Home Value
$66k less
$413,800 vs $479,400
Enterprise
Summer Heat
16.4°F warmer
July avg high 105.8°F vs 89.4°F
Roswell
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 100.9 vs 104.0 (100 = US avg)
Roswell
Median Income
$31,759
$122,924 vs $91,165/yr
Roswell
Unemployment
2.3 pp lower
4.3% vs 6.6% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Enterprise, NV | Roswell, GA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 104.0⚠ High | 100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $413,800⚠ High ✓ Lower | $479,400⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,700⚠ High | $1,619⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $91,165 | $122,924 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6%⚠ High | 4.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.1 min ✓ Shorter | 29.1 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 10.4% | 25.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 25 ✓ Safer | 45 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 25 ✓ Safer | 42 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 25 ✓ Safer | 49 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (94) | A- (117) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.3:1 | 14.1:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.7% | 63.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 92.3% | 94.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Clark County | Fulton County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 59.0°F ✓ Warmer | 51.9°F |
| Avg High — July | 105.8°F ✓ Warmer | 89.4°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 4.8" ✓ Drier | 53.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.2" ✓ Less | 1.3" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 225,461 ✓ Larger | 92,770 |
| Median Age | 35.6 | 40.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.4% | 70.8% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 23.6% | 24.0% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 10.5% | 15.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Enterprise's cost of living index is 104.0 vs Roswell's 100.9 (US average = 100).
Roswell is 3% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Roswell leads 13 of 23 categories. Enterprise wins 10 and Roswell wins 13. 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 Roswell or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($413,800 vs $479,400 median home), income ($91,165 vs $122,924), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Enterprise, NV and Roswell, GA are about 1,745 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.