Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Aurora, IL
VS
Paradise, NV
🏆 Paradise leads 14 of 23 categories
Aurora
Illinois
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$85,943 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
70
Population
181,405
Paradise
Nevada
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
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.
Aurora, IL
Pros
Households earn $30,719 more per year on average
Homes cost $92k less ($241,600 vs $333,800)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.3 pts lower (5.6%)
Cooler summers — July highs near 84°F vs 105°F
More college-educated — 35.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Smaller class sizes — 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,462/mo
Longer commutes — 28.6 min average each way
Cost of living runs 3% higher than Paradise
Paradise, NV
Pros
65% less violent crime than Aurora
Rent averages $270/mo less ($1,192 vs $1,462)
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 59°F vs 31°F
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
3% cheaper overall cost of living than Aurora
Cons
Median income trails Aurora by $30,719/yr
Pricier housing — median home is $333,800
Higher unemployment (8.9% vs 5.6%)
Hot summers — July highs average 105°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Aurora
Median Income
$30,719
$85,943 vs $55,224/yr
Aurora
Median Home Value
$92k less
$241,600 vs $333,800
Aurora
Unemployment
3.3 pp lower
5.6% vs 8.9% unemployment
Paradise
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 100.1 vs 102.6 (100 = US avg)
Paradise
Violent Crime
65% lower
94.1 vs 266.0 per 100k
Paradise
Summer Heat
20.5°F warmer
July avg high 104.5°F vs 84.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Aurora, IL | Paradise, NV |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 102.6⚠ High | 100.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $241,600 ✓ Lower | $333,800⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,462⚠ High | $1,192 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $85,943 ✓ Higher | $55,224 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 8.9%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 28.6 min⚠ High | 22.7 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 12.1% ✓ Higher | 7.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 66 | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 60 | 25 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (105) ✓ Better | C+ (86) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 14.5:1 ✓ Smaller | 18.3:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35.2% ✓ Higher | 23.7% |
| High School or Higher | 80.9% | 85.3% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Indian Prairie CUSD 204 | Clark County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 30.5°F | 58.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 84.0°F | 104.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.5" | 4.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 27.9" | 0.2" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 181,405 | 189,733 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 35.4 | 38.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.8% ✓ Higher | 39.7% |
| Under 18 | 26.7% ✓ More | 18.9% |
| Over 65 | 10.5% | 15.0% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Aurora's cost of living index is 102.6 vs Paradise's 100.1 (US average = 100).
Paradise is 2% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Paradise leads 14 of 23 categories. Aurora wins 9 and Paradise wins 14. 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 ($241,600 vs $333,800 median home), income ($85,943 vs $55,224), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Aurora, IL and Paradise, NV are about 1,489 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.