salaryParadise is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Bernardino to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,532
$2,021
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,510
$1,659
💵 Families earn per year
$63,836
$72,707
🔑 Buying a house
$384,200
$422,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,553
$2,594
⚡ Electric bill per month
$142
$143
👥 People living there
185,913
222,724
Commute to work
23.2 min
29.7 min
College degree
24.1%
13.1%
Own their home
41.9%
50%
Below poverty line
17.6%
18.6%
Unemployment
9.8%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Paradise for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick San Bernardino for higher incomes, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Paradise | San Bernardino | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,040 | $98,520 | +51% in San Bernardino |
| Firefighter | $59,280 | $79,160 | +34% in San Bernardino |
| Police Officer | $77,750 | $101,870 | +31% in San Bernardino |
| Registered Nurse | $103,940 | $133,940 | +29% in San Bernardino |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,110 | $34,800 | +28% in San Bernardino |
| Physician Assistant | $134,660 | $165,490 | +23% in San Bernardino |
| Cashier | $29,360 | $35,700 | +22% in San Bernardino |
| Customer Service Representative | $39,560 | $47,150 | +19% in San Bernardino |
Frequently asked questions
Is Paradise or San Bernardino cheaper to live in?
Paradise is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,532 a month there versus $2,021 in San Bernardino.
What salary do I need in San Bernardino to match $60,000 in Paradise?
About $63,728 a year gives the same standard of living in San Bernardino.
Where do people earn more, Paradise or San Bernardino?
The typical household earns $63,836 in Paradise and $72,707 in San Bernardino, 12% more in San Bernardino.
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