Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Enterprise, NV
VS
Salem, OR
🏆 Enterprise leads 15 of 23 categories
Enterprise
Nevada
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
104.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$91,165 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
25 ✓ Safer
Population
225,461 ✓ Larger
Salem
Oregon
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$67,540
Violent Crime Index
140⚠ High
Population
175,754
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Enterprise, NV
Pros
82% less violent crime than Salem
Households earn $23,625 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 59°F vs 48°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,700/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $413,800
Hot summers — July highs average 106°F
Salem, OR
Pros
Rent averages $476/mo less ($1,224 vs $1,700)
Homes cost $64k less ($349,500 vs $413,800)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.5 pts lower (6.1%)
Cooler summers — July highs near 84°F vs 106°F
Cons
Median income trails Enterprise by $23,625/yr
Violent crime (532.2/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (2803.3/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Enterprise
Median Income
$23,625
$91,165 vs $67,540/yr
Enterprise
Violent Crime
82% lower
94.1 vs 532.2 per 100k
Enterprise
Summer Heat
22.3°F warmer
July avg high 105.8°F vs 83.5°F
Salem
Cost of Living
2% cheaper
COL index 102.4 vs 104.0 (100 = US avg)
Salem
Median Home Value
$64k less
$349,500 vs $413,800
Salem
Unemployment
0.5 pp lower
6.1% vs 6.6% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Enterprise, NV | Salem, OR |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 104.0⚠ High | 102.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $413,800⚠ High | $349,500⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,700⚠ High | $1,224 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $91,165 ✓ Higher | $67,540 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6%⚠ High | 6.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.1 min | 22.7 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.4% | 12.3% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 25 ✓ Safer | 137⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 25 ✓ Safer | 140⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 25 ✓ Safer | 133⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (94) ✓ Better | C+ (89) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.3:1 ✓ Smaller | 19.6:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.7% ✓ Higher | 31.0% |
| High School or Higher | 92.3% ✓ Higher | 88.5% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Clark County | Salem-Keizer SD 24J |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 59.0°F ✓ Warmer | 48.4°F |
| Avg High — July | 105.8°F ✓ Warmer | 83.5°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 4.8" ✓ Drier | 46.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.2" ✓ Less | 1.1" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 225,461 ✓ Larger | 175,754 |
| Median Age | 35.6 | 35.9 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.4% ✓ Higher | 54.9% |
| Under 18 | 23.6% ✓ More | 23.2% |
| Over 65 | 10.5% | 15.3% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Enterprise's cost of living index is 104.0 vs Salem's 102.4 (US average = 100).
Salem is 2% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Enterprise leads 15 of 23 categories. Enterprise wins 15 and Salem wins 8. 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 Salem or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($413,800 vs $349,500 median home), income ($91,165 vs $67,540), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Enterprise, NV and Salem, OR are about 739 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.