Clay, AL vs Enterprise, AL

Enterprise is moderately more affordable than Clay, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Clay scores 90 compared to 80 for Enterprise, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clay can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clay is $1,373/month compared to $1,058/month in Enterprise — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Enterprise has cheaper rent, Clay actually has lower median home values ($198,400 vs $198,500).

Median household income in Clay is $86,163 compared to $68,306 in Enterprise (+26.1%). While Clay is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clay spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, more than the 18.6% in Enterprise.

Climate-wise, Enterprise is notably warmer with an average of 67.8°F compared to 63.9°F in Clay. Clay receives more rainfall at 56.6" per year compared to 53.9" in Enterprise.