Cost of Living in Paradise Park, CA
Population: 647 | California
Paradise Park is 4% more expensive than the national average.
Cost of Living in Paradise Park, CA: What You Need to Know
With a cost of living index of 104, Paradise Park, CA is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 4% more expensive than the national average and 39% below the California state average of 144. Paradise Park is a small community of 647 residents.
The median household income in Paradise Park is $73,640, which is 2% lower than the national median of $75,149.
Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Paradise Park. The area sees an average annual temperature of 57.2°F, with summers averaging 62°F and winters around 51°F. Annual rainfall totals 22.4 inches spread over roughly 68 days.
Everyday prices in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area tend to run above the national average. Out of 6 common grocery and utility items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced higher than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.
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.
Income
- Median Household Income
- $73,640
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- -2%
Housing
Everyday Prices in Paradise Park
BLS Average Prices for the Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area
Climate in Paradise Park
NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 61 | 62 | 64 | 66 | 69 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 75 | 74 | 67 | 61 |
| Avg °F | 51 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 61 | 55 | 50 |
| Low °F | 40 | 42 | 43 | 45 | 48 | 50 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 39 |
| Rain" | 4.6 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 4.0 |