Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Enterprise, NV
VS
Stamford, CT
🏆 Enterprise leads 15 of 23 categories
Enterprise
Nevada
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
104.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$91,165
Violent Crime Index
25 ✓ Safer
Population
225,461 ✓ Larger
Stamford
Connecticut
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$100,718 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
41
Population
135,413
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Enterprise, NV
Pros
40% less violent crime than Stamford
Homes cost $171k less ($413,800 vs $584,700)
Rent averages $429/mo less ($1,700 vs $2,129)
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 59°F vs 38°F
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Cons
Higher unemployment (6.6% vs 5.5%)
Median income trails Stamford by $9,553/yr
Hot summers — July highs average 106°F
Stamford, CT
Pros
Violent crime is well below the national average (157.5 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.1 pts lower (5.5%)
More college-educated — 50.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 85°F vs 106°F
Households earn $9,553 more per year on average
Smaller class sizes — 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $584,700
Higher rents — median is $2,129/mo
Longer commutes — 27.8 min average each way
Cost of living runs 3% higher than Enterprise
Key Differences at a Glance
Enterprise
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 104.0 vs 106.5 (100 = US avg)
Enterprise
Violent Crime
40% lower
94.1 vs 157.5 per 100k
Enterprise
Median Home Value
$171k less
$413,800 vs $584,700
Enterprise
Summer Heat
21.0°F warmer
July avg high 105.8°F vs 84.8°F
Stamford
Median Income
$9,553
$100,718 vs $91,165/yr
Stamford
Unemployment
1.1 pp lower
5.5% vs 6.6% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Enterprise, NV | Stamford, CT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 104.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 106.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $413,800⚠ High ✓ Lower | $584,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,129⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $91,165 | $100,718 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6%⚠ High | 5.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.1 min ✓ Shorter | 27.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 10.4% | 14.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 25 ✓ Safer | 48 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 25 ✓ Safer | 41 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 25 ✓ Safer | 58 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (94) | A (120) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.3:1 | 12.2:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.7% | 50.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 92.3% ✓ Higher | 88.1% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Clark County | Stamford School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 59.0°F ✓ Warmer | 38.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 105.8°F ✓ Warmer | 84.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 4.8" ✓ Drier | 50.9" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.2" ✓ Less | 34.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 225,461 ✓ Larger | 135,413 |
| Median Age | 35.6 | 37.6 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.4% ✓ Higher | 46.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.6% ✓ More | 19.2% |
| Over 65 | 10.5% | 15.3% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Enterprise's cost of living index is 104.0 vs Stamford's 106.5 (US average = 100).
Enterprise is 2% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Enterprise leads 15 of 23 categories. Enterprise wins 15 and Stamford 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 Stamford or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($413,800 vs $584,700 median home), income ($91,165 vs $100,718), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Enterprise, NV and Stamford, CT are about 2,258 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.