Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Orlando, FL
VS
Paradise, NV
🏆 Orlando leads 12 of 23 categories
Orlando
Florida
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
101.1⚠ High
Median Household Income
$66,292 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
220⚠ High
Population
307,738 ✓ Larger
Paradise
Nevada
11
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.
Orlando, FL
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.7 pts lower (5.2%)
Households earn $11,068 more per year on average
More college-educated — 41.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 72°F vs 59°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 92°F vs 105°F
Cons
Violent crime (835.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher rents — median is $1,509/mo
Property crime (4028.5/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Paradise, NV
Pros
89% less violent crime than Orlando
Rent averages $317/mo less ($1,192 vs $1,509)
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Cons
Median income trails Orlando by $11,068/yr
Higher unemployment (8.9% vs 5.2%)
Hot summers — July highs average 105°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Orlando
Median Income
$11,068
$66,292 vs $55,224/yr
Orlando
Unemployment
3.7 pp lower
5.2% vs 8.9% unemployment
Paradise
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 100.1 vs 101.1 (100 = US avg)
Paradise
Violent Crime
89% lower
94.1 vs 835.8 per 100k
Paradise
Summer Heat
12.5°F warmer
July avg high 104.5°F vs 92.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Orlando, FL | Paradise, NV |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 101.1⚠ High | 100.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $332,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $333,800⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,509⚠ High | $1,192 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $66,292 ✓ Higher | $55,224 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 8.9%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min | 22.7 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 12.1% ✓ Higher | 7.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 209⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 220⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 192⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (104) ✓ Better | C+ (86) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 18.3:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 41.7% ✓ Higher | 23.7% |
| High School or Higher | 91.4% ✓ Higher | 85.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | ORANGE | Clark County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 71.8°F ✓ Warmer | 58.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 92.0°F | 104.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.4" | 4.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 0.2" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 307,738 ✓ Larger | 189,733 |
| Median Age | 34.7 | 38.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 39.2% | 39.7% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.8% ✓ More | 18.9% |
| Over 65 | 10.8% | 15.0% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Orlando's cost of living index is 101.1 vs Paradise's 100.1 (US average = 100).
Paradise is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Orlando leads 12 of 23 categories. Orlando wins 12 and Paradise wins 11. 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 Orlando to Paradise or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($332,700 vs $333,800 median home), income ($66,292 vs $55,224), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Orlando, FL and Paradise, NV are about 2,038 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.