salaryParadise is 6% 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
$2,618
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,120
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$95,923
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$607,600
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.4
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,638
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$142
👥 People living there
180,547
185,913
Commute to work
31.5 min
23.2 min
College degree
22.5%
24.1%
Own their home
58%
41.9%
Below poverty line
12.4%
17.6%
Unemployment
6.3%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Ontario for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Paradise for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Ontario | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $98,520 | $65,040 | -34% in Paradise |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $59,280 | -25% in Paradise |
| Police Officer | $101,870 | $77,750 | -24% in Paradise |
| Registered Nurse | $133,940 | $103,940 | -22% in Paradise |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,800 | $27,110 | -22% in Paradise |
| Physician Assistant | $165,490 | $134,660 | -19% in Paradise |
| Cashier | $35,700 | $29,360 | -18% in Paradise |
| Customer Service Representative | $47,150 | $39,560 | -16% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ontario or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Paradise is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,532 a month there versus $2,618 in Ontario.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in Ontario?
About $56,490 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Ontario or Paradise?
The typical household earns $95,923 in Ontario and $63,836 in Paradise, 50% more in Ontario.