Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Orem, UT
VS
Paradise, NV
🏆 Paradise leads 13 of 23 categories
Orem
Utah
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.1 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$77,568 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
46
Population
97,100
Paradise
Nevada
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.1⚠ High
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.
Orem, UT
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 5.5 pts lower (3.4%)
Households earn $22,344 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (174.5 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 42.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 3 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 93°F vs 105°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $392,900
Snowy winters — about 45" of snow per year
Paradise, NV
Pros
46% less violent crime than Orem
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
Homes cost $59k less ($333,800 vs $392,900)
Milder winters — January highs near 59°F vs 38°F
Rent averages $98/mo less ($1,192 vs $1,290)
Smaller class sizes — 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Orem by $22,344/yr
Higher unemployment (8.9% vs 3.4%)
Hot summers — July highs average 105°F
Cost of living runs 3% higher than Orem
Key Differences at a Glance
Orem
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 97.1 vs 100.1 (100 = US avg)
Orem
Median Income
$22,344
$77,568 vs $55,224/yr
Orem
Unemployment
5.5 pp lower
3.4% vs 8.9% unemployment
Paradise
Violent Crime
46% lower
94.1 vs 174.5 per 100k
Paradise
Median Home Value
$59k less
$333,800 vs $392,900
Paradise
Summer Heat
12.0°F warmer
July avg high 104.5°F vs 92.5°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Orem, UT | Paradise, NV |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 97.1 ✓ Cheaper | 100.1⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $392,900⚠ High | $333,800⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,290 | $1,192 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,568 ✓ Higher | $55,224 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% ✓ Lower | 8.9%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 19.7 min ✓ Shorter | 22.7 min |
| Work From Home % | 13.5% ✓ Higher | 7.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 53 | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 46 | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 65 | 25 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (99) ✓ Better | C+ (86) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 24.0:1 | 18.3:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 42.2% ✓ Higher | 23.7% |
| High School or Higher | 93.9% ✓ Higher | 85.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Alpine District | Clark County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 37.5°F | 58.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 92.5°F | 104.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.2" | 4.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 44.9" | 0.2" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 97,100 | 189,733 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 26.8 | 38.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.9% ✓ Higher | 39.7% |
| Under 18 | 27.2% ✓ More | 18.9% |
| Over 65 | 10.2% | 15.0% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Orem's cost of living index is 97.1 vs Paradise's 100.1 (US average = 100).
Orem is 3% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Paradise leads 13 of 23 categories. Orem 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 Orem to Paradise or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($392,900 vs $333,800 median home), income ($77,568 vs $55,224), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Orem, UT and Paradise, NV are about 346 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.