salaryParadise is 3% 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
$1,760
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$76,054
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$320,700
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,075
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$160
$142
👥 People living there
1,307,930
185,913
Commute to work
25.7 min
23.2 min
College degree
38.2%
24.1%
Own their home
42.4%
41.9%
Below poverty line
16.7%
17.6%
Unemployment
4.9%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Dallas for higher incomes, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Paradise for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Dallas | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $62,380 | +28% in Paradise |
| Electrician | $59,010 | $70,890 | +20% in Paradise |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,370 | $75,920 | +18% in Paradise |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,530 | $45,350 | +18% in Paradise |
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $77,750 | -16% in Paradise |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $103,760 | -15% in Paradise |
| Operations Manager | $111,010 | $97,290 | -12% in Paradise |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $27,110 | +12% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is Dallas or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Paradise is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,532 a month there versus $1,760 in Dallas.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in Dallas?
About $58,327 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Dallas or Paradise?
The typical household earns $76,054 in Dallas and $63,836 in Paradise, 19% more in Dallas.