salaryParadise is 7% 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
$3,112
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,480
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$104,986
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$731,700
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.3
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,456
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$142
👥 People living there
666,442
185,913
Commute to work
30.3 min
23.2 min
College degree
54.9%
24.1%
Own their home
35.7%
41.9%
Below poverty line
16.6%
17.6%
Unemployment
6.1%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Boston 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 | Boston | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $96,760 | $59,700 | -38% in Paradise |
| Elementary School Teacher | $98,060 | $65,040 | -34% in Paradise |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,270 | $27,110 | -31% in Paradise |
| Operations Manager | $133,800 | $97,290 | -27% in Paradise |
| Market Research Analyst | $102,390 | $74,670 | -27% in Paradise |
| HVAC Technician | $78,530 | $60,240 | -23% in Paradise |
| Software Developer | $166,090 | $129,940 | -22% in Paradise |
| Customer Service Representative | $49,920 | $39,560 | -21% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is Boston or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Paradise is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,532 a month there versus $3,112 in Boston.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in Boston?
About $55,538 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Boston or Paradise?
The typical household earns $104,986 in Boston and $63,836 in Paradise, 64% more in Boston.