Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Baltimore, MD
VS
Paradise, NV
🏆 Paradise leads 12 of 23 categories
Baltimore
Maryland
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.7⚠ High
Median Household Income
$58,349 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
423⚠ High
Population
584,548 ✓ Larger
Paradise
Nevada
12
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.
Baltimore, MD
Pros
Homes cost $131k less ($202,900 vs $333,800)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.0 pts lower (6.9%)
More college-educated — 34.9% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 90°F vs 105°F
Households earn $3,125 more per year on average
Smaller class sizes — 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (1606.2/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (4157.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Longer commutes — 30.1 min average each way
Cost of living runs 3% higher than Paradise
Paradise, NV
Pros
94% less violent crime than Baltimore
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 44°F
3% cheaper overall cost of living than Baltimore
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $333,800
Higher unemployment (8.9% vs 6.9%)
Hot summers — July highs average 105°F
Median income trails Baltimore by $3,125/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Baltimore
Median Income
$3,125
$58,349 vs $55,224/yr
Baltimore
Median Home Value
$131k less
$202,900 vs $333,800
Baltimore
Unemployment
2.0 pp lower
6.9% vs 8.9% unemployment
Paradise
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 100.1 vs 102.7 (100 = US avg)
Paradise
Violent Crime
94% lower
94.1 vs 1606.2 per 100k
Paradise
Summer Heat
14.4°F warmer
July avg high 104.5°F vs 90.1°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Baltimore, MD | Paradise, NV |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 102.7⚠ High | 100.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $202,900 ✓ Lower | $333,800⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,235 | $1,192 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $58,349 ✓ Higher | $55,224 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 8.9%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.1 min⚠ High | 22.7 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.4% ✓ Higher | 7.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 333⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 423⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 198⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (95) ✓ Better | C+ (86) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 14.4:1 ✓ Smaller | 18.3:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 34.9% ✓ Higher | 23.7% |
| High School or Higher | 87.1% ✓ Higher | 85.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Baltimore City Public Schools | Clark County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 43.7°F | 58.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 90.1°F | 104.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.7" | 4.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 19.3" | 0.2" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 584,548 ✓ Larger | 189,733 |
| Median Age | 36.0 | 38.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.8% ✓ Higher | 39.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.4% ✓ More | 18.9% |
| Over 65 | 14.8% | 15.0% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Baltimore's cost of living index is 102.7 vs Paradise's 100.1 (US average = 100).
Paradise is 3% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Paradise leads 12 of 23 categories. Baltimore wins 11 and Paradise wins 12. 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 Baltimore to Paradise or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($202,900 vs $333,800 median home), income ($58,349 vs $55,224), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Baltimore, MD and Paradise, NV are about 2,102 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.