Head-to-Head · City Comparison
New Haven, CT
VS
Paradise, NV
🏆 Paradise leads 13 of 23 categories
New Haven
Connecticut
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
98.6 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$54,305
Violent Crime Index
141⚠ High
Population
135,736
Paradise
Nevada
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.1⚠ High
Median Household Income
$55,224 ✓ Higher
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.
New Haven, CT
Pros
Homes cost $97k less ($236,500 vs $333,800)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.1 pts lower (7.8%)
More college-educated — 38.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 105°F
Smaller class sizes — 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (534.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher rents — median is $1,402/mo
Property crime (3587.1/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Paradise, NV
Pros
82% less violent crime than New Haven
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
Rent averages $210/mo less ($1,192 vs $1,402)
Milder winters — January highs near 59°F vs 38°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $333,800
Higher unemployment (8.9% vs 7.8%)
Hot summers — July highs average 105°F
Key Differences at a Glance
New Haven
Cost of Living
2% cheaper
COL index 98.6 vs 100.1 (100 = US avg)
New Haven
Median Home Value
$97k less
$236,500 vs $333,800
New Haven
Unemployment
1.1 pp lower
7.8% vs 8.9% unemployment
Paradise
Median Income
$919
$55,224 vs $54,305/yr
Paradise
Violent Crime
82% lower
94.1 vs 534.8 per 100k
Paradise
Summer Heat
22.4°F warmer
July avg high 104.5°F vs 82.1°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | New Haven, CT | Paradise, NV |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 98.6 ✓ Cheaper | 100.1⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $236,500 ✓ Lower | $333,800⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,402⚠ High | $1,192 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $54,305 | $55,224 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 8.9%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 21.7 min ✓ Shorter | 22.7 min |
| Work From Home % | 11.6% ✓ Higher | 7.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 153⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 141⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 171⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (107) ✓ Better | C+ (86) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 18.3:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 38.5% ✓ Higher | 23.7% |
| High School or Higher | 85.7% ✓ Higher | 85.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | New Haven School District | Clark County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 38.1°F | 58.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 82.1°F | 104.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.8" | 4.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 33.6" | 0.2" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 135,736 | 189,733 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 31.0 | 38.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 28.6% | 39.7% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.0% ✓ More | 18.9% |
| Over 65 | 10.8% | 15.0% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
New Haven's cost of living index is 98.6 vs Paradise's 100.1 (US average = 100).
New Haven is 2% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Paradise leads 13 of 23 categories. New Haven 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 New Haven to Paradise or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($236,500 vs $333,800 median home), income ($54,305 vs $55,224), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
New Haven, CT and Paradise, NV are about 2,282 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.