Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Enterprise, NV
VS
Vista, CA
🏆 Enterprise leads 17 of 23 categories
Enterprise
Nevada
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
104.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$91,165 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
25 ✓ Safer
Population
225,461 ✓ Larger
Vista
California
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$88,715
Violent Crime Index
83
Population
98,392
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Enterprise, NV
Pros
70% less violent crime than Vista
Homes cost $209k less ($413,800 vs $622,900)
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
Rent averages $302/mo less ($1,700 vs $2,002)
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 33.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Hot summers — July highs average 106°F
Vista, CA
Pros
Cooler summers — July highs near 79°F vs 106°F
Milder winters — January highs near 66°F vs 59°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $622,900
Higher rents — median is $2,002/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.5)
Cost of living runs 8% higher than Enterprise
Key Differences at a Glance
Enterprise
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 104.0 vs 111.5 (100 = US avg)
Enterprise
Median Income
$2,450
$91,165 vs $88,715/yr
Enterprise
Violent Crime
70% lower
94.1 vs 316.4 per 100k
Enterprise
Median Home Value
$209k less
$413,800 vs $622,900
Enterprise
Summer Heat
26.9°F warmer
July avg high 105.8°F vs 78.9°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Enterprise, NV | Vista, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 104.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 111.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $413,800⚠ High ✓ Lower | $622,900⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,002⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $91,165 ✓ Higher | $88,715 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6%⚠ High | 6.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.1 min ✓ Shorter | 27.1 min |
| Work From Home % | 10.4% | 11.8% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 25 ✓ Safer | 66 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 25 ✓ Safer | 83 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 25 ✓ Safer | 41 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (94) ✓ Better | C+ (87) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.3:1 ✓ Smaller | 20.7:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.7% ✓ Higher | 27.2% |
| High School or Higher | 92.3% ✓ Higher | 82.1% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Clark County | Vista Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 59.0°F | 65.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 105.8°F ✓ Warmer | 78.9°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 4.8" ✓ Drier | 13.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.2" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 225,461 ✓ Larger | 98,392 |
| Median Age | 35.6 ✓ Older | 34.9 |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.4% ✓ Higher | 49.4% |
| Under 18 | 23.6% | 23.9% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 10.5% | 11.9% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Enterprise's cost of living index is 104.0 vs Vista's 111.5 (US average = 100).
Enterprise is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Enterprise leads 17 of 23 categories. Enterprise wins 17 and Vista wins 6. 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 Vista or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($413,800 vs $622,900 median home), income ($91,165 vs $88,715), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Enterprise, NV and Vista, CA are about 226 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.