Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Enterprise, NV
VS
Sandy, UT
🏆 Sandy leads 12 of 23 categories
Enterprise
Nevada
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
104.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$91,165
Violent Crime Index
25 ✓ Safer
Population
225,461 ✓ Larger
Sandy
Utah
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$108,165 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
65
Population
95,635
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Enterprise, NV
Pros
62% less violent crime than Sandy
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
Homes cost $79k less ($413,800 vs $492,300)
Milder winters — January highs near 59°F vs 38°F
Smaller class sizes — 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Sandy by $17,000/yr
Higher unemployment (6.6% vs 2.2%)
Hot summers — July highs average 106°F
Cost of living runs 4% higher than Sandy
Sandy, UT
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 4.4 pts lower (2.2%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (246.7 vs 380/100k)
Households earn $17,000 more per year on average
More college-educated — 44.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 91°F vs 106°F
4% cheaper overall cost of living than Enterprise
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $492,300
Snowy winters — about 82" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Enterprise
Violent Crime
62% lower
94.1 vs 246.7 per 100k
Enterprise
Median Home Value
$79k less
$413,800 vs $492,300
Enterprise
Summer Heat
15.1°F warmer
July avg high 105.8°F vs 90.7°F
Sandy
Cost of Living
4% cheaper
COL index 100.2 vs 104.0 (100 = US avg)
Sandy
Median Income
$17,000
$108,165 vs $91,165/yr
Sandy
Unemployment
4.4 pp lower
2.2% vs 6.6% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Enterprise, NV | Sandy, UT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 104.0⚠ High | 100.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $413,800⚠ High ✓ Lower | $492,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,700⚠ High | $1,640⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $91,165 | $108,165 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6%⚠ High | 2.2% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.1 min ✓ Shorter | 23.4 min |
| Work From Home % | 10.4% | 17.7% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 25 ✓ Safer | 69 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 25 ✓ Safer | 65 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 25 ✓ Safer | 76 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (94) | B (102) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.3:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.4:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.7% | 44.5% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 92.3% | 95.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Clark County | Canyons District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 59.0°F ✓ Warmer | 38.1°F |
| Avg High — July | 105.8°F ✓ Warmer | 90.7°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 4.8" ✓ Drier | 21.0" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.2" ✓ Less | 81.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 225,461 ✓ Larger | 95,635 |
| Median Age | 35.6 | 36.9 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.4% | 76.5% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 23.6% | 25.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 10.5% | 14.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Enterprise's cost of living index is 104.0 vs Sandy's 100.2 (US average = 100).
Sandy is 4% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Sandy leads 12 of 23 categories. Enterprise wins 11 and Sandy wins 12. 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 Sandy or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($413,800 vs $492,300 median home), income ($91,165 vs $108,165), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Enterprise, NV and Sandy, UT are about 365 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.