salaryParadise is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Paradise to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,087
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$142
👥 People living there
394,432
185,913
Commute to work
28.6 min
23.2 min
College degree
33.6%
24.1%
Own their home
62.4%
41.9%
Below poverty line
11.9%
17.6%
Unemployment
5.9%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Paradise for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Aurora | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $59,280 | -33% in Paradise |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $97,290 | -32% in Paradise |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | $27,110 | -32% in Paradise |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $74,670 | -25% in Paradise |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $77,750 | -24% in Paradise |
| Cashier | $37,620 | $29,360 | -22% in Paradise |
| Accountant | $100,020 | $80,530 | -19% in Paradise |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,880 | $103,760 | -19% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Paradise is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,532 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $56,842 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Paradise?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $63,836 in Paradise, 49% more in Aurora.