Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Enterprise, NV
VS
Seattle, WA
🏆 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
Seattle
Washington
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$116,068 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
204⚠ High
Population
734,603 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Enterprise, NV
Pros
Homes cost $466k less ($413,800 vs $879,900)
88% less violent crime than Seattle
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
Rent averages $245/mo less ($1,700 vs $1,945)
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
9% cheaper overall cost of living than Seattle
Cons
Median income trails Seattle by $24,903/yr
Higher unemployment (6.6% vs 4.2%)
Hot summers — July highs average 106°F
Seattle, WA
Pros
More college-educated — 66.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Households earn $24,903 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.4 pts lower (4.2%)
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 106°F
Smaller class sizes — 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $879,900
Violent crime (775.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.0)
Higher rents — median is $1,945/mo
Key Differences at a Glance
Enterprise
Cost of Living
9% cheaper
COL index 104.0 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
Enterprise
Violent Crime
88% lower
94.1 vs 775.1 per 100k
Enterprise
Median Home Value
$466k less
$413,800 vs $879,900
Enterprise
Summer Heat
29.3°F warmer
July avg high 105.8°F vs 76.5°F
Seattle
Median Income
$24,903
$116,068 vs $91,165/yr
Seattle
Unemployment
2.4 pp lower
4.2% vs 6.6% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Enterprise, NV | Seattle, WA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 104.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 113.0⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $413,800⚠ High ✓ Lower | $879,900⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,945⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $91,165 | $116,068 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6%⚠ High | 4.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.1 min ✓ Shorter | 27.2 min |
| Work From Home % | 10.4% | 27.0% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 25 ✓ Safer | 218⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 25 ✓ Safer | 204⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 25 ✓ Safer | 238⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (94) | A- (112) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.3:1 | 16.5:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.7% | 66.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 92.3% | 95.6% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Clark County | Seattle School District No. 1 |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 59.0°F ✓ Warmer | 47.4°F |
| Avg High — July | 105.8°F ✓ Warmer | 76.5°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 4.8" ✓ Drier | 38.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.2" ✓ Less | 3.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 225,461 | 734,603 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 35.6 ✓ Older | 35.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.4% ✓ Higher | 44.5% |
| Under 18 | 23.6% ✓ More | 14.0% |
| Over 65 | 10.5% | 12.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Enterprise's cost of living index is 104.0 vs Seattle's 113.0 (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 Seattle 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 Seattle or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($413,800 vs $879,900 median home), income ($91,165 vs $116,068), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Enterprise, NV and Seattle, WA are about 881 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.