Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Hialeah, FL
VS
Paradise, NV
🏆 Paradise leads 13 of 22 categories
Hialeah
Florida
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$49,531
Violent Crime Index
34
Population
222,996 ✓ Larger
Paradise
Nevada
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$55,224 ✓ Higher
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.
Hialeah, FL
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 5.2 pts lower (3.7%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (129.6 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 77°F vs 59°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 91°F vs 105°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,458/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.8)
Cost of living runs 12% higher than Paradise
Median income trails Paradise by $5,693/yr
Paradise, NV
Pros
27% less violent crime than Hialeah
Rent averages $266/mo less ($1,192 vs $1,458)
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
12% cheaper overall cost of living than Hialeah
Households earn $5,693 more per year on average
Cons
Higher unemployment (8.9% vs 3.7%)
Hot summers — July highs average 105°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Hialeah
Unemployment
5.2 pp lower
3.7% vs 8.9% unemployment
Paradise
Cost of Living
12% cheaper
COL index 100.1 vs 111.8 (100 = US avg)
Paradise
Median Income
$5,693
$55,224 vs $49,531/yr
Paradise
Violent Crime
27% lower
94.1 vs 129.6 per 100k
Paradise
Summer Heat
13.7°F warmer
July avg high 104.5°F vs 90.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Hialeah, FL | Paradise, NV |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.8⚠ High | 100.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $324,300⚠ High ✓ Lower | $333,800⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,458⚠ High | $1,192 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $49,531 | $55,224 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% ✓ Lower | 8.9%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.3 min⚠ High | 22.7 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 11.1% ✓ Higher | 7.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 37 | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 34 | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 41 | 25 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (86) | C+ (86) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.4:1 | 18.3:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.9% | 23.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 74.1% | 85.3% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | MIAMI-DADE | Clark County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 76.7°F ✓ Warmer | 58.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.8°F | 104.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 62.7" | 4.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 0.2" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 222,996 ✓ Larger | 189,733 |
| Median Age | 45.5 ✓ Older | 38.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.4% ✓ Higher | 39.7% |
| Under 18 | 16.9% | 18.9% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 20.1% ✓ More | 15.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hialeah's cost of living index is 111.8 vs Paradise's 100.1 (US average = 100).
Paradise is 12% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Paradise leads 13 of 22 categories. Hialeah wins 9 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 Hialeah to Paradise or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($324,300 vs $333,800 median home), income ($49,531 vs $55,224), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Hialeah, FL and Paradise, NV are about 2,167 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.