Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Enterprise, NV
VS
Westminster, CO
🏆 Enterprise leads 15 of 23 categories
Enterprise
Nevada
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
104.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$91,165 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
25 ✓ Safer
Population
225,461 ✓ Larger
Westminster
Colorado
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$90,651
Violent Crime Index
80
Population
115,502
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Enterprise, NV
Pros
69% less violent crime than Westminster
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
Homes cost $53k less ($413,800 vs $467,200)
Commutes run 3 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 59°F vs 48°F
Cons
Higher unemployment (6.6% vs 4.1%)
Hot summers — July highs average 106°F
Westminster, CO
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.5 pts lower (4.1%)
More college-educated — 42.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 91°F vs 106°F
Cons
Property crime (3540.4/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Pricier housing — median home is $467,200
Snowy winters — about 55" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Enterprise
Cost of Living
2% cheaper
COL index 104.0 vs 105.5 (100 = US avg)
Enterprise
Median Income
$514
$91,165 vs $90,651/yr
Enterprise
Violent Crime
69% lower
94.1 vs 303.6 per 100k
Enterprise
Median Home Value
$53k less
$413,800 vs $467,200
Enterprise
Summer Heat
14.7°F warmer
July avg high 105.8°F vs 91.1°F
Westminster
Unemployment
2.5 pp lower
4.1% vs 6.6% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Enterprise, NV | Westminster, CO |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 104.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 105.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $413,800⚠ High ✓ Lower | $467,200⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,732⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $91,165 ✓ Higher | $90,651 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6%⚠ High | 4.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.1 min ✓ Shorter | 26.5 min |
| Work From Home % | 10.4% | 15.7% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 25 ✓ Safer | 115⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 25 ✓ Safer | 80 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 25 ✓ Safer | 169⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (94) | B- (95) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.3:1 | 18.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.7% | 42.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 92.3% ✓ Higher | 92.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Clark County | Westminster Public Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 59.0°F ✓ Warmer | 48.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 105.8°F ✓ Warmer | 91.1°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 4.8" ✓ Drier | 17.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.2" ✓ Less | 54.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 225,461 ✓ Larger | 115,502 |
| Median Age | 35.6 | 37.4 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.4% | 63.8% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 23.6% ✓ More | 19.6% |
| Over 65 | 10.5% | 14.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Enterprise's cost of living index is 104.0 vs Westminster's 105.5 (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 Westminster 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 Westminster or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($413,800 vs $467,200 median home), income ($91,165 vs $90,651), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Enterprise, NV and Westminster, CO are about 615 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.