Cost of Living in Paradise, CA: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 134, Paradise, CA is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 34% more expensive than the national average and 10% below the California state average of 144. Paradise is a small community of 211 residents.

The median household income in Paradise is $106,250, which is 41% higher than the national median of $75,149. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Paradise. The area sees an average annual temperature of 57.3°F, with summers averaging 76°F and winters around 40°F. Annual rainfall totals 4.8 inches spread over roughly 26 days.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Housing

Median Home Value

$680,600

Median Monthly Housing Cost

$1,801/mo

Climate in Paradise

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

57.3°F

Avg Temperature

4.8"

Rainfall / Year

26d

Rainy Days / Year

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	56	59	67	74	83	94	100	98	90	78	64	55
Avg °F	40	43	49	55	64	73	78	76	69	58	46	38
Low °F	24	26	31	37	44	51	57	54	47	37	27	22
Rain"	1.1	0.9	0.6	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.4	0.3	0.7

Cost of Living in Paradise, CA