Source-led head-to-head · 2024 ACS
Moving from Enterprise to Phoenix
Based on 2024 ACS 5-year data, Enterprise, NV has a higher median household income ($98,462) and higher median gross rent ($1,934) compared to Phoenix, AZ ($81,332 income, $1,582 rent). Enterprise also reports a slightly shorter commute (26 vs 28 minutes). Phoenix includes a modeled state income tax rate of 2.50% in its calculator, while Enterprise’s profile excludes state tax due to lack of approved reference. These differences reflect a trade-off: Enterprise offers higher income and shorter commutes at higher housing costs, while Phoenix has lower income and rent but includes a tax assumption in its affordability model.
Corridor Direction & Trade-off Delta
⇄ Switch to Phoenix → EnterpriseMoving from Enterprise to Phoenix
Median Rent Impact
-$352/mo
Moving to Phoenix saves ~$4,224/yr in rent.
State Tax Treatment
+2.5%
~$2,500 more state tax on a $100k salary in Arizona.
Daily Commute Difference
+2 min / day
Difference of ~17 hours per year spent commuting based on 2024 ACS midpoint averages.
Your move
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LIVE VERDICTENT → PHX
63/ 100
A close, nuanced move
Your modeled annual room improves.Estimated annual life delta+$13,808after essentials; unverified state tax excluded
Best gainA balanced income-to-rent profile with a low flat state-tax reference
Watch closelyThe $420,700 home-value benchmark is materially above Dallas despite similar commute time
The short answer
In the uniform one-person renting baseline, Phoenix is about $4,224 lower per year. This is not a verdict by itself: replace city medians with the actual offer, address, household, benefits, insurance, and tax details before deciding.
Enterprise household income$98,462
Phoenix household income$81,332
Enterprise gross rent$1,934
Phoenix gross rent$1,582
Housing, income, and tax reference
| Metric | Enterprise | Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 ACS population | 240,464 | 1,642,323 |
| Median household income | $98,462 | $81,332 |
| Median gross rent | $1,934 | $1,582 |
| Median owner-occupied home value | $475,500 | $420,700 |
| State-tax treatment | Excluded | 2.5% simplified |
Time and daily routine
The commute-time distribution produces a weighted one-way estimate of about 26 minutes in Enterprise and 28 minutes in Phoenix. This citywide estimate cannot capture a specific route, remote-work schedule, or transit choice, so the calculator converts it into an explicit time difference instead of hiding it in a subjective lifestyle score.
Decision checklist
- Median household income
- Median gross rent
- One-way commute time
- State income tax treatment in model
What each city wins
Enterprise
Median rent is 23.6% of median income.. Watch higher incomes offset high rents, but non-housing costs remain uncertain..
Phoenix
A balanced income-to-rent profile with a low flat state-tax reference. Watch the $420,700 home-value benchmark is materially above dallas despite similar commute time.
Frequently asked questions
Which city has higher housing costs relative to income?
Enterprise, NV has a higher median gross rent ($1,934) and higher median income ($98,462) than Phoenix, AZ. The rent-to-income ratio is lower in Enterprise despite higher absolute costs, indicating relatively better income coverage for housing.
How does the tax assumption affect affordability comparison?
Phoenix’s model includes a 2.50% state income tax assumption, while Enterprise’s excludes state tax due to lack of approved reference. This makes Phoenix’s after-tax income estimate lower in the model, affecting net affordability calculations even though actual tax liability varies.
Source boundary: Core figures come from the 2024 ACS five-year tables linked on each city profile. Commute is derived from B08303 midpoint weighting. A state-tax value without an approved official reference is excluded and disclosed. This comparison becomes index-eligible only after its unique analysis clears the content quality gate.