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
$1,719
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$75,357
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$293,700
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
99.5
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,176
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$189
$142
👥 People living there
977,670
185,913
Commute to work
24.1 min
23.2 min
College degree
33.2%
24.1%
Own their home
57.6%
41.9%
Below poverty line
14.5%
17.6%
Unemployment
4.6%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Jacksonville 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 | Jacksonville | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,630 | $27,110 | -26% in Paradise |
| Registered Nurse | $83,520 | $103,940 | +24% in Paradise |
| Carpenter | $50,540 | $62,380 | +23% in Paradise |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,070 | $75,920 | +22% in Paradise |
| Electrician | $58,280 | $70,890 | +22% in Paradise |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,760 | $45,350 | +20% in Paradise |
| Lawyer | $127,920 | $150,510 | +18% in Paradise |
| Dental Hygienist | $94,960 | $109,210 | +15% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jacksonville or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville?
About $60,441 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Jacksonville or Paradise?
The typical household earns $75,357 in Jacksonville and $63,836 in Paradise, 18% more in Jacksonville.