Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Paradise, NV
VS
Tampa, FL
🏆 Tampa leads 12 of 23 categories
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
Tampa
Florida
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.4⚠ High
Median Household Income
$66,802 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
117⚠ High
Population
388,768 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Paradise, NV
Pros
79% less violent crime than Tampa
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
Rent averages $230/mo less ($1,192 vs $1,422)
3% cheaper overall cost of living than Tampa
Cons
Median income trails Tampa by $11,578/yr
Higher unemployment (8.9% vs 5.2%)
Hot summers — July highs average 105°F
Tampa, FL
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.7 pts lower (5.2%)
Households earn $11,578 more per year on average
More college-educated — 43.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 91°F vs 105°F
Milder winters — January highs near 71°F vs 59°F
Cons
Violent crime (444.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher rents — median is $1,422/mo
Cost of living runs 3% higher than Paradise
Key Differences at a Glance
Paradise
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 100.1 vs 103.4 (100 = US avg)
Paradise
Violent Crime
79% lower
94.1 vs 444.6 per 100k
Paradise
Summer Heat
13.5°F warmer
July avg high 104.5°F vs 91.0°F
Tampa
Median Income
$11,578
$66,802 vs $55,224/yr
Tampa
Unemployment
3.7 pp lower
5.2% vs 8.9% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Paradise, NV | Tampa, FL |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 100.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 103.4⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $333,800⚠ High | $333,200⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,192 ✓ Lower | $1,422⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $55,224 | $66,802 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.9%⚠ High | 5.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 22.7 min ✓ Shorter | 24.8 min |
| Work From Home % | 7.9% | 16.0% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 25 ✓ Safer | 98 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 25 ✓ Safer | 117⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 25 ✓ Safer | 70 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (86) | B (103) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.3:1 ✓ Smaller | 19.7:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.7% | 43.3% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 85.3% | 89.0% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Clark County | HILLSBOROUGH |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 58.5°F | 71.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 104.5°F ✓ Warmer | 91.0°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 4.2" ✓ Drier | 49.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.2" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 189,733 | 388,768 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 38.5 ✓ Older | 35.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 39.7% | 50.5% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 18.9% | 20.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 15.0% ✓ More | 13.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Paradise's cost of living index is 100.1 vs Tampa's 103.4 (US average = 100).
Paradise is 3% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Tampa leads 12 of 23 categories. Paradise wins 11 and Tampa wins 12. 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 Tampa or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($333,800 vs $333,200 median home), income ($55,224 vs $66,802), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Paradise, NV and Tampa, FL are about 1,983 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.