salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,932
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$142
👥 People living there
979,539
185,913
Commute to work
23.7 min
23.2 min
College degree
59.6%
24.1%
Own their home
43.4%
41.9%
Below poverty line
12%
17.6%
Unemployment
4.7%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin 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 | Austin | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $50,260 | $62,380 | +24% in Paradise |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,550 | $45,350 | +18% in Paradise |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,580 | $75,920 | +18% in Paradise |
| Operations Manager | $117,850 | $97,290 | -17% in Paradise |
| Electrician | $60,390 | $70,890 | +17% in Paradise |
| Cashier | $33,940 | $29,360 | -13% in Paradise |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,050 | $144,060 | +13% in Paradise |
| Pharmacist | $151,290 | $136,250 | -10% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Austin and Paradise cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $61,315 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Paradise?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $63,836 in Paradise, 58% more in Austin.