Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Ann Arbor, MI
VS
Paradise, NV
🏆 Paradise leads 13 of 23 categories
Ann Arbor
Michigan
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
98.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$78,546 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
80
Population
122,216
Paradise
Nevada
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.1⚠ High
Median Household Income
$55,224
Violent Crime Index
25 ✓ Safer
Population
189,733 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Ann Arbor, MI
Pros
More college-educated — 77.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 5.2 pts lower (3.7%)
Households earn $23,322 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 84°F vs 105°F
Commutes run 3 min shorter each way
Smaller class sizes — 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $416,500
Higher rents — median is $1,472/mo
Snowy winters — about 59" of snow per year
Paradise, NV
Pros
69% less violent crime than Ann Arbor
Homes cost $83k less ($333,800 vs $416,500)
Rent averages $280/mo less ($1,192 vs $1,472)
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 59°F vs 32°F
Cons
Median income trails Ann Arbor by $23,322/yr
Higher unemployment (8.9% vs 3.7%)
Hot summers — July highs average 105°F
Cost of living runs 2% higher than Ann Arbor
Key Differences at a Glance
Ann Arbor
Cost of Living
2% cheaper
COL index 98.0 vs 100.1 (100 = US avg)
Ann Arbor
Median Income
$23,322
$78,546 vs $55,224/yr
Ann Arbor
Unemployment
5.2 pp lower
3.7% vs 8.9% unemployment
Paradise
Violent Crime
69% lower
94.1 vs 302.5 per 100k
Paradise
Median Home Value
$83k less
$333,800 vs $416,500
Paradise
Summer Heat
20.5°F warmer
July avg high 104.5°F vs 84.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Ann Arbor, MI | Paradise, NV |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 98.0 ✓ Cheaper | 100.1⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $416,500⚠ High | $333,800⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,472⚠ High | $1,192 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $78,546 ✓ Higher | $55,224 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% ✓ Lower | 8.9%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 19.6 min ✓ Shorter | 22.7 min |
| Work From Home % | 23.2% ✓ Higher | 7.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 80 | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 80 | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 82 | 25 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A (119) ✓ Better | C+ (86) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 14.9:1 ✓ Smaller | 18.3:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 77.5% ✓ Higher | 23.7% |
| High School or Higher | 97.8% ✓ Higher | 85.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Ann Arbor Public Schools | Clark County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 31.7°F | 58.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 84.0°F | 104.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.9" | 4.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 59.3" | 0.2" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 122,216 | 189,733 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 27.4 | 38.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 45.0% ✓ Higher | 39.7% |
| Under 18 | 12.2% | 18.9% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.3% | 15.0% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Ann Arbor's cost of living index is 98.0 vs Paradise's 100.1 (US average = 100).
Ann Arbor is 2% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Paradise leads 13 of 23 categories. Ann Arbor wins 10 and Paradise wins 13. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Ann Arbor to Paradise or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($416,500 vs $333,800 median home), income ($78,546 vs $55,224), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Ann Arbor, MI and Paradise, NV are about 1,725 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.