salaryParadise is 13% 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
$2,511
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,352
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$109,576
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$929,900
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,575
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$142
👥 People living there
439,418
185,913
Commute to work
29.8 min
23.2 min
College degree
48.7%
24.1%
Own their home
42.3%
41.9%
Below poverty line
13.4%
17.6%
Unemployment
6.4%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Oakland 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 | Oakland | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $59,280 | -48% in Paradise |
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $103,940 | -44% in Paradise |
| Police Officer | $132,000 | $77,750 | -41% in Paradise |
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $74,670 | -39% in Paradise |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $65,040 | -36% in Paradise |
| Operations Manager | $149,990 | $97,290 | -35% in Paradise |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $144,060 | -34% in Paradise |
| Customer Service Representative | $57,830 | $39,560 | -32% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oakland or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Paradise is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,532 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in Oakland?
About $52,009 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Oakland or Paradise?
The typical household earns $109,576 in Oakland and $63,836 in Paradise, 72% more in Oakland.