Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Paradise, NV
VS
Springfield, MA
🏆 Paradise leads 14 of 23 categories
Paradise
Nevada
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.1⚠ High
Median Household Income
$55,224 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
25 ✓ Safer
Population
189,733 ✓ Larger
Springfield
Massachusetts
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
98.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$47,677
Violent Crime Index
235⚠ High
Population
155,305
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Paradise, NV
Pros
89% less violent crime than Springfield
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
Households earn $7,547 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 59°F vs 35°F
More college-educated — 23.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $333,800
Hot summers — July highs average 105°F
Springfield, MA
Pros
Homes cost $135k less ($198,500 vs $333,800)
Rent averages $145/mo less ($1,047 vs $1,192)
Cooler summers — July highs near 85°F vs 105°F
Smaller class sizes — 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (891.4/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Paradise by $7,547/yr
Property crime (2835.5/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Snowy winters — about 52" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Paradise
Median Income
$7,547
$55,224 vs $47,677/yr
Paradise
Violent Crime
89% lower
94.1 vs 891.4 per 100k
Paradise
Summer Heat
19.6°F warmer
July avg high 104.5°F vs 84.9°F
Springfield
Cost of Living
2% cheaper
COL index 98.4 vs 100.1 (100 = US avg)
Springfield
Median Home Value
$135k less
$198,500 vs $333,800
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Paradise, NV | Springfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 100.1⚠ High | 98.4 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $333,800⚠ High | $198,500 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,192 | $1,047 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $55,224 ✓ Higher | $47,677 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.9%⚠ High | 8.7%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 22.7 min | 21.0 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 7.9% ✓ Higher | 7.4% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 25 ✓ Safer | 195⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 25 ✓ Safer | 235⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 25 ✓ Safer | 135⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (86) | B- (96) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.3:1 | 11.4:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.7% ✓ Higher | 20.0% |
| High School or Higher | 85.3% ✓ Higher | 79.6% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Clark County | Springfield |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 58.5°F ✓ Warmer | 34.8°F |
| Avg High — July | 104.5°F ✓ Warmer | 84.9°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 4.2" ✓ Drier | 50.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.2" ✓ Less | 51.7" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 189,733 ✓ Larger | 155,305 |
| Median Age | 38.5 ✓ Older | 33.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 39.7% | 47.8% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 18.9% | 24.4% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 15.0% ✓ More | 13.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Paradise's cost of living index is 100.1 vs Springfield's 98.4 (US average = 100).
Springfield is 2% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Paradise leads 14 of 23 categories. Paradise wins 14 and Springfield wins 9. 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 Paradise to Springfield or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($333,800 vs $198,500 median home), income ($55,224 vs $47,677), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Paradise, NV and Springfield, MA are about 2,297 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.