Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Chino, CA
VS
Paradise, NV
🏆 Paradise leads 14 of 23 categories
Chino
California
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$99,385 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
79
Population
91,008
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.
Chino, CA
Pros
Households earn $44,161 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.4 pts lower (5.5%)
Milder winters — January highs near 70°F vs 59°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 94°F vs 105°F
More college-educated — 28.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $599,200
Higher rents — median is $2,001/mo
Longer commutes — 34.2 min average each way
Cost of living runs 8% higher than Paradise
Paradise, NV
Pros
Homes cost $265k less ($333,800 vs $599,200)
Rent averages $809/mo less ($1,192 vs $2,001)
69% less violent crime than Chino
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 12 min shorter each way
8% cheaper overall cost of living than Chino
Cons
Median income trails Chino by $44,161/yr
Higher unemployment (8.9% vs 5.5%)
Hot summers — July highs average 105°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Chino
Median Income
$44,161
$99,385 vs $55,224/yr
Chino
Unemployment
3.4 pp lower
5.5% vs 8.9% unemployment
Paradise
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 100.1 vs 107.9 (100 = US avg)
Paradise
Violent Crime
69% lower
94.1 vs 299.5 per 100k
Paradise
Median Home Value
$265k less
$333,800 vs $599,200
Paradise
Summer Heat
10.8°F warmer
July avg high 104.5°F vs 93.7°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Chino, CA | Paradise, NV |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.9⚠ High | 100.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $599,200⚠ High | $333,800⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,001⚠ High | $1,192 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $99,385 ✓ Higher | $55,224 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 8.9%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 34.2 min⚠ High | 22.7 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.1% ✓ Higher | 7.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 89 | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 79 | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 105⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (88) ✓ Better | C+ (86) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.4:1 | 18.3:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.1% ✓ Higher | 23.7% |
| High School or Higher | 83.4% | 85.3% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Chino Valley Unified | Clark County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 69.5°F ✓ Warmer | 58.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 93.7°F | 104.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 10.0" | 4.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 0.2" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 91,008 | 189,733 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.9 | 38.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.7% ✓ Higher | 39.7% |
| Under 18 | 23.2% ✓ More | 18.9% |
| Over 65 | 12.1% | 15.0% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Chino's cost of living index is 107.9 vs Paradise's 100.1 (US average = 100).
Paradise is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Paradise leads 14 of 23 categories. Chino 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 Chino to Paradise or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($599,200 vs $333,800 median home), income ($99,385 vs $55,224), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Chino, CA and Paradise, NV are about 204 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.