Cost of Living in Paradise, NV

Population 186,178 · Nevada · Data vintage 2023

110
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Most of Paradise's cost indicators track within a reasonable band of national figures, with median household incomes near $58,874 — a more representative starting point for relocation math than the headline-expensive or headline-cheap cities on either tail. At 9.4%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Cost Overview

Housing 118
Rent 98

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Paradise

The median home value in Paradise is $358,400 — 18% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,287/month, 2% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $58,874/year is 21% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 9.4%, above the national average of 4.8%. Nevada charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 80.5°F and lows of 59.6°F. Overall, Paradise has a cost of living index of 110 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 10% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$358,400
18% above avg
Median Rent
$1,287/mo
2% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
23.2x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$961
1 BR
$1,006
2 BR
$1,320
3 BR
$1,821
4 BR
$2,217
Owner-occupied 41.2%
Renter-occupied 58.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,287
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,901/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
24.7 min
9% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
67.5%
Carpooled
11.4%
Public transit
5.8%
Walked
2.4%
Bicycle
0.4%
Work from home
9.9%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 8.2%
State rate 6.8%
Avg local rate 1.4%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$58,874
21% below avg
Per Capita Income
$35,069
Unemployment Rate
9.4%
96% above avg
Poverty Rate
16.8%
Labor Force Participation
66.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 16.0%
Graduate degree 7.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39
Male median age 39
Female median age 39

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
80.5°F
Avg Low
59.6°F
Annual Precip
4.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
30° 50° 70° 90° 110° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 59637179899910510395816757
Low °F 414451576676828172604740
Precip" 0.560.800.420.200.070.040.380.320.320.320.300.45
Snow" 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.2

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 61 — Moderate
29%
Good air days/yr
197
Max AQI recorded
101
PM2.5 days
247
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Paradise, NV?

Paradise has a cost index of 110 (100 = national average). It is 10% above the national average.

What is average rent in Paradise, NV?

The median gross rent in Paradise is $1,287 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Paradise?

The median home value in Paradise is $358,400 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Paradise?

The median household income in Paradise is $58,874 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Paradise, NV?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Paradise is 8.2%. Nevada has no state income tax.

Is Paradise, NV affordable?

Paradise is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 110 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Paradise?

Paradise has average high temperatures of 80.5°F and average lows of 59.6°F. Annual precipitation is 4.2". Average annual snowfall is 0.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Paradise at a Glance

Population
186,178
Median Income
$58,874
Home Value
$358,400
Median Rent
$1,287/mo
Unemployment
9.4%
Avg High Temp
80.5°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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