Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Aurora, CO
VS
Paradise, NV
🏆 Paradise leads 13 of 23 categories
Aurora
Colorado
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$78,685 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
249⚠ High
Population
387,349 ✓ Larger
Paradise
Nevada
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$55,224
Violent Crime Index
25 ✓ Safer
Population
189,733
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Aurora, CO
Pros
Households earn $23,461 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.4 pts lower (5.5%)
More college-educated — 31.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 90°F vs 105°F
Smaller class sizes — 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,651/mo
Violent crime (947.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Pricier housing — median home is $409,700
Property crime (3103.9/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Paradise, NV
Pros
90% less violent crime than Aurora
Rent averages $459/mo less ($1,192 vs $1,651)
Homes cost $76k less ($333,800 vs $409,700)
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 59°F vs 47°F
Cons
Median income trails Aurora by $23,461/yr
Higher unemployment (8.9% vs 5.5%)
Hot summers — July highs average 105°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Aurora
Median Income
$23,461
$78,685 vs $55,224/yr
Aurora
Unemployment
3.4 pp lower
5.5% vs 8.9% unemployment
Paradise
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 100.1 vs 105.5 (100 = US avg)
Paradise
Violent Crime
90% lower
94.1 vs 947.8 per 100k
Paradise
Median Home Value
$76k less
$333,800 vs $409,700
Paradise
Summer Heat
14.1°F warmer
July avg high 104.5°F vs 90.4°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Paradise, NV |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.5⚠ High | 100.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $409,700⚠ High | $333,800⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,651⚠ High | $1,192 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $78,685 ✓ Higher | $55,224 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 8.9%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.4 min⚠ High | 22.7 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.0% ✓ Higher | 7.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 209⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 249⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 148⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (93) ✓ Better | C+ (86) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.6:1 ✓ Smaller | 18.3:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.8% ✓ Higher | 23.7% |
| High School or Higher | 86.9% ✓ Higher | 85.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A | Clark County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.3°F | 58.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 90.4°F | 104.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.5" | 4.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 49.0" | 0.2" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 387,349 ✓ Larger | 189,733 |
| Median Age | 35.1 | 38.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.5% ✓ Higher | 39.7% |
| Under 18 | 24.2% ✓ More | 18.9% |
| Over 65 | 11.9% | 15.0% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Aurora's cost of living index is 105.5 vs Paradise's 100.1 (US average = 100).
Paradise is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Paradise leads 13 of 23 categories. Aurora 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 Aurora to Paradise or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($409,700 vs $333,800 median home), income ($78,685 vs $55,224), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Aurora, CO and Paradise, NV are about 620 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.