Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Enterprise, NV
VS
Santa Clara, CA
🏆 Enterprise leads 14 of 23 categories
Enterprise
Nevada
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
104.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$91,165
Violent Crime Index
25 ✓ Safer
Population
225,461 ✓ Larger
Santa Clara
California
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
112.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$165,352 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
48
Population
128,058
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Enterprise, NV
Pros
Homes cost $1026k less ($413,800 vs $1,440,200)
Rent averages $1141/mo less ($1,700 vs $2,841)
48% less violent crime than Santa Clara
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
9% cheaper overall cost of living than Santa Clara
Cons
Median income trails Santa Clara by $74,187/yr
Higher unemployment (6.6% vs 4.2%)
Hot summers — July highs average 106°F
Santa Clara, CA
Pros
Households earn $74,187 more per year on average
More college-educated — 64.6% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.4 pts lower (4.2%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (182.0 vs 380/100k)
Cooler summers — July highs near 81°F vs 106°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $1,440,200
Higher rents — median is $2,841/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 112.9)
Property crime (2501.9/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Enterprise
Cost of Living
9% cheaper
COL index 104.0 vs 112.9 (100 = US avg)
Enterprise
Violent Crime
48% lower
94.1 vs 182.0 per 100k
Enterprise
Median Home Value
$1026k less
$413,800 vs $1,440,200
Enterprise
Summer Heat
25.0°F warmer
July avg high 105.8°F vs 80.8°F
Santa Clara
Median Income
$74,187
$165,352 vs $91,165/yr
Santa Clara
Unemployment
2.4 pp lower
4.2% vs 6.6% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Enterprise, NV | Santa Clara, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 104.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 112.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $413,800⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,440,200⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,841⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $91,165 | $165,352 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6%⚠ High | 4.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.1 min ✓ Shorter | 23.6 min |
| Work From Home % | 10.4% | 21.9% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 25 ✓ Safer | 76 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 25 ✓ Safer | 48 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 25 ✓ Safer | 119⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (94) | A- (110) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.3:1 ✓ Smaller | 19.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.7% | 64.6% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 92.3% | 94.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Clark County | Santa Clara Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 59.0°F | 59.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 105.8°F ✓ Warmer | 80.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 4.8" ✓ Drier | 15.6" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.2" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 225,461 ✓ Larger | 128,058 |
| Median Age | 35.6 ✓ Older | 34.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.4% ✓ Higher | 41.9% |
| Under 18 | 23.6% ✓ More | 18.0% |
| Over 65 | 10.5% | 11.3% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Enterprise's cost of living index is 104.0 vs Santa Clara's 112.9 (US average = 100).
Enterprise is 9% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Enterprise leads 14 of 23 categories. Enterprise wins 14 and Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($413,800 vs $1,440,200 median home), income ($91,165 vs $165,352), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Enterprise, NV and Santa Clara, CA are about 385 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.