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
$1,955
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,897
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$78,014
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$394,100
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.4
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,213
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$164
$142
👥 People living there
319,758
185,913
Commute to work
26.2 min
23.2 min
College degree
42.5%
24.1%
Own their home
39.5%
41.9%
Below poverty line
14.7%
17.6%
Unemployment
5.2%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Orlando 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 | Orlando | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $50,820 | $70,890 | +39% in Paradise |
| Firefighter | $45,520 | $59,280 | +30% in Paradise |
| Carpenter | $49,750 | $62,380 | +25% in Paradise |
| Registered Nurse | $83,550 | $103,940 | +24% in Paradise |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,030 | $75,920 | +24% in Paradise |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,410 | $27,110 | -23% in Paradise |
| Police Officer | $63,010 | $77,750 | +23% in Paradise |
| Truck Driver | $50,250 | $60,650 | +21% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is Orlando or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Orlando 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 Orlando?
About $59,288 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Orlando or Paradise?
The typical household earns $78,014 in Orlando and $63,836 in Paradise, 22% more in Orlando.