Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Enterprise, NV
VS
Naperville, IL
🏆 Naperville leads 13 of 23 categories
Enterprise
Nevada
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
104.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$91,165
Violent Crime Index
25
Population
225,461 ✓ Larger
Naperville
Illinois
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$143,754 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
22 ✓ Safer
Population
149,089
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Enterprise, NV
Pros
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 9 min shorter each way
Homes cost $69k less ($413,800 vs $482,600)
Milder winters — January highs near 59°F vs 33°F
Rent averages $87/mo less ($1,700 vs $1,787)
Cons
Median income trails Naperville by $52,589/yr
Higher unemployment (6.6% vs 4.5%)
Hot summers — July highs average 106°F
Naperville, IL
Pros
Households earn $52,589 more per year on average
More college-educated — 70.9% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.1 pts lower (4.5%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (83.7 vs 380/100k)
Cooler summers — July highs near 86°F vs 106°F
Smaller class sizes — 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $482,600
Longer commutes — 32.2 min average each way
Higher rents — median is $1,787/mo
Key Differences at a Glance
Enterprise
Median Home Value
$69k less
$413,800 vs $482,600
Enterprise
Summer Heat
20.3°F warmer
July avg high 105.8°F vs 85.5°F
Naperville
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 102.6 vs 104.0 (100 = US avg)
Naperville
Median Income
$52,589
$143,754 vs $91,165/yr
Naperville
Violent Crime
11% lower
83.7 vs 94.1 per 100k
Naperville
Unemployment
2.1 pp lower
4.5% vs 6.6% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Enterprise, NV | Naperville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 104.0⚠ High | 102.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $413,800⚠ High ✓ Lower | $482,600⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,787⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $91,165 | $143,754 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6%⚠ High | 4.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.1 min ✓ Shorter | 32.2 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 10.4% | 23.5% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 25 ✓ Safer | 30 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 25 | 22 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 25 ✓ Safer | 42 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (94) | A+ (135) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.3:1 | 13.5:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.7% | 70.9% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 92.3% | 97.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Clark County | Naperville CUSD 203 |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 59.0°F ✓ Warmer | 32.8°F |
| Avg High — July | 105.8°F ✓ Warmer | 85.5°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 4.8" ✓ Drier | 40.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.2" ✓ Less | 24.3" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 225,461 ✓ Larger | 149,089 |
| Median Age | 35.6 | 39.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.4% | 74.4% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 23.6% | 24.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 10.5% | 13.9% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Enterprise's cost of living index is 104.0 vs Naperville's 102.6 (US average = 100).
Naperville is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Naperville leads 13 of 23 categories. Enterprise wins 10 and Naperville wins 13. 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 Naperville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($413,800 vs $482,600 median home), income ($91,165 vs $143,754), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Enterprise, NV and Naperville, IL are about 1,502 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.