salaryEnterprise is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Enterprise to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,983
$2,256
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,622
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$84,017
$106,191
🔑 Buying a house
$334,100
$475,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.6
100.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,943
$2,541
⚡ Electric bill per month
$90
$157
👥 People living there
2,711,226
240,464
Commute to work
33.1 min
23.8 min
College degree
44.3%
35.7%
Own their home
46%
63.7%
Below poverty line
16.8%
8.7%
Unemployment
8%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Chicago for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Enterprise for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chicago or Enterprise cheaper to live in?
Enterprise is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,256 a month there versus $1,983 in Chicago.
What salary do I need in Enterprise to match $60,000 in Chicago?
About $57,906 a year gives the same standard of living in Enterprise.
Where do people earn more, Chicago or Enterprise?
The typical household earns $84,017 in Chicago and $106,191 in Enterprise, 21% more in Enterprise.