Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Enterprise, NV
VS
San Francisco, CA
🏆 Enterprise leads 13 of 22 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
San Francisco
California
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
117.1⚠ High
Median Household Income
$136,689 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
157⚠ High
Population
851,036 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Enterprise, NV
Pros
Homes cost $935k less ($413,800 vs $1,348,700)
84% less violent crime than San Francisco
Rent averages $616/mo less ($1,700 vs $2,316)
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 9 min shorter each way
13% cheaper overall cost of living than San Francisco
Cons
Median income trails San Francisco by $45,524/yr
Higher unemployment (6.6% vs 5.4%)
Hot summers — July highs average 106°F
San Francisco, CA
Pros
Households earn $45,524 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 62°F vs 106°F
More college-educated — 59.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.2 pts lower (5.4%)
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $1,348,700
Higher rents — median is $2,316/mo
Violent crime (596.5/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 117.1)
Key Differences at a Glance
Enterprise
Cost of Living
13% cheaper
COL index 104.0 vs 117.1 (100 = US avg)
Enterprise
Violent Crime
84% lower
94.1 vs 596.5 per 100k
Enterprise
Median Home Value
$935k less
$413,800 vs $1,348,700
Enterprise
Summer Heat
44.0°F warmer
July avg high 105.8°F vs 61.8°F
San Francisco
Median Income
$45,524
$136,689 vs $91,165/yr
San Francisco
Unemployment
1.2 pp lower
5.4% vs 6.6% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Enterprise, NV | San Francisco, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 104.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 117.1⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $413,800⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,348,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,316⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $91,165 | $136,689 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6%⚠ High | 5.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.1 min ✓ Shorter | 31.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 10.4% | 23.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 25 ✓ Safer | 169⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 25 ✓ Safer | 157⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 25 ✓ Safer | 187⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (94) | B+ (108) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.3:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.7% | 59.8% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 92.3% ✓ Higher | 88.8% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Clark County | San Francisco Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 59.0°F | 59.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 105.8°F ✓ Warmer | 61.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 4.8" ✓ Drier | 30.0" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.2" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 225,461 | 851,036 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 35.6 | 39.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.4% ✓ Higher | 38.6% |
| Under 18 | 23.6% ✓ More | 13.6% |
| Over 65 | 10.5% | 16.7% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Enterprise's cost of living index is 104.0 vs San Francisco's 117.1 (US average = 100).
Enterprise is 13% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Enterprise leads 13 of 22 categories. Enterprise wins 13 and San Francisco wins 9. 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 San Francisco or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($413,800 vs $1,348,700 median home), income ($91,165 vs $136,689), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Enterprise, NV and San Francisco, CA are about 447 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.