Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Paradise, NV
VS
Tracy, CA
🏆 Paradise leads 16 of 23 categories
Paradise
Nevada
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$55,224
Violent Crime Index
25 ✓ Safer
Population
189,733 ✓ Larger
Tracy
California
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.4⚠ High
Median Household Income
$111,717 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
79
Population
94,027
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Paradise, NV
Pros
Homes cost $284k less ($333,800 vs $617,300)
Rent averages $970/mo less ($1,192 vs $2,162)
69% less violent crime than Tracy
Commutes run 21 min shorter each way
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
7% cheaper overall cost of living than Tracy
Cons
Median income trails Tracy by $56,493/yr
Higher unemployment (8.9% vs 5.4%)
Hot summers — July highs average 105°F
Tracy, CA
Pros
Households earn $56,493 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.5 pts lower (5.4%)
Cooler summers — July highs near 93°F vs 105°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $617,300
Higher rents — median is $2,162/mo
Longer commutes — 43.5 min average each way
Cost of living runs 7% higher than Paradise
Key Differences at a Glance
Paradise
Cost of Living
7% cheaper
COL index 100.1 vs 107.4 (100 = US avg)
Paradise
Violent Crime
69% lower
94.1 vs 301.4 per 100k
Paradise
Median Home Value
$284k less
$333,800 vs $617,300
Paradise
Summer Heat
11.3°F warmer
July avg high 104.5°F vs 93.2°F
Tracy
Median Income
$56,493
$111,717 vs $55,224/yr
Tracy
Unemployment
3.5 pp lower
5.4% vs 8.9% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Paradise, NV | Tracy, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 100.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 107.4⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $333,800⚠ High ✓ Lower | $617,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,192 ✓ Lower | $2,162⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $55,224 | $111,717 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.9%⚠ High | 5.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 22.7 min ✓ Shorter | 43.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 7.9% | 11.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 25 ✓ Safer | 78 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 25 ✓ Safer | 79 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 25 ✓ Safer | 76 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (86) ✓ Better | C- (71) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.3:1 ✓ Smaller | 22.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.7% | 24.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 85.3% ✓ Higher | 83.9% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Clark County | Jefferson Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 58.5°F ✓ Warmer | 57.2°F |
| Avg High — July | 104.5°F ✓ Warmer | 93.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 4.2" ✓ Drier | 12.7" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.2" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 189,733 ✓ Larger | 94,027 |
| Median Age | 38.5 ✓ Older | 34.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 39.7% | 64.0% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 18.9% | 26.6% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 15.0% ✓ More | 9.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Paradise's cost of living index is 100.1 vs Tracy's 107.4 (US average = 100).
Paradise is 7% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Paradise leads 16 of 23 categories. Paradise wins 16 and Tracy wins 7. 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 Tracy or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($333,800 vs $617,300 median home), income ($55,224 vs $111,717), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Paradise, NV and Tracy, CA are about 367 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.