East San Gabriel Valley, California and Paradise, Nevada, offer contrasting living experiences. Bordering the metropolitan area of Los Angeles, East San Gabriel Valley has a more urban feel, rich in California culture and history. Paradise, a vibrant part of the Greater Las Vegas area, offers the glitz and entertainment of the Las Vegas Strip. The following sections explore crime/safety, weather, cost of living, education, work, economy, infrastructure, industries and occupations, biggest employers, real estate, neighborhoods, transportation, taxes, culture/food, sports teams, geographical conditions and health care.
Both Paradise, NV and East San Gabriel Valley, CA are relatively safe to live in. Paradise has a slightly higher crime rate compared to East San Gabriel Valley. However, many crimes in Paradise are related to tourism and the hospitality industry. On the other hand, crime rates in East San Gabriel Valley have been reported to be lower, especially in residential neighborhoods.
Cost of Living
Paradise, Nevada generally has a lower cost of living compared to East San Gabriel Valley, California, in terms of housing, groceries, and utilities. California has one of the highest costs of living in the United States, largely due to high housing costs.
Income Tax
One of the major finanicial advantages of living in Paradise, Nevada, is the absence of state income tax, unlike in California where residents are subject to a progressive income tax.
Property Tax
In terms of property tax, California has a cap as established by Proposition 13, while Nevada imposes relatively low property tax rates, making owning property much less taxing on the owner in Paradise.
Sales Tax
Sales tax rates are higher in California as compared to Nevada. Consequently, general goods and services are cheaper in Paradise.
Income
Type
East San Gabriel Valley
Paradise
Estimated median household income
$95,242
$50,096
Estimated per capita income
$34,474
$28,275
Cost of living index (U.S. average is 100)
150.2
99.3
If you make $50,000 in Paradise, you will have to make $75,629 in East San Gabriel Valley to maintain the same standard of living.
Geographical Conditions
Geographically, East San Gabriel Valley lies in a beautiful valley, while Paradise is located in the Mojave Desert. Both areas offer distinctive natural beauty, with each offering unique opportunities for outdoor activities.
Geographical information
Type
East San Gabriel Valley
Paradise
Land area
212.6 sq. miles
47.1 sq. miles
Population density
4,478.5 people per sq. mile
3,942.6 people per sq. mile
Relative area comparison
East San Gabriel Valley, CA Paradise, NV
Education
When it comes to education, East San Gabriel Valley has a larger number of schools and educational facilities, including notable colleges and universities. Paradise, on the other hand, also provides access to education within the Clark County School District, including several higher education options.
The economy in East San Gabriel Valley is diversified with industries spanning across entertainment, technology, and healthcare. Meanwhile, in Paradise, the economy is primarily fueled by tourism and the gaming industry.
Biggest Employers
Major employers in East San Gabriel Valley include City Of Hope, Kaiser Permanente, and various educational institutions. In contrast, the major employers in Paradise are the numerous casinos, hotels, and entertainment venues located on the Las Vegas Strip.
In East San Gabriel Valley (Los Angeles County), 69.7% voted for Democrats and 27.8% for Republicans in 2012 Presidential Election. In Paradise (Clark County), 56.4% voted for Democrats and 41.8% for Republicans.
Elections
Type
Democrats
Republicans
Other
Year
East San Gabriel Valley
Paradise
East San Gabriel Valley
Paradise
East San Gabriel Valley
Paradise
2020
71.0%
53.7%
26.9%
44.3%
2.1%
2.0%
2016
72.0%
52.4%
22.5%
41.7%
5.5%
5.8%
2012
69.7%
56.4%
27.8%
41.8%
2.4%
1.8%
2008
69.2%
58.5%
28.8%
39.5%
1.9%
2.0%
2004
63.3%
51.8%
35.7%
46.9%
1.0%
1.3%
2000
63.6%
51.4%
32.4%
44.8%
4.0%
3.8%
1996
59.3%
75.5%
31.0%
18.8%
9.7%
5.7%
Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregation
Type
Adherents
Congregations
Religion
East San Gabriel Valley
Paradise
East San Gabriel Valley
Paradise
CATHOLIC CHURCH
36.1%
18.1%
4.7%
4.0%
SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION
1.0%
1.6%
9.0%
11.2%
MUSLIM ESTIMATE
0.7%
0.1%
1.0%
0.6%
AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES IN THE USA
0.5%
0.2%
3.1%
1.4%
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
0.5%
0.2%
2.4%
1.6%
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
0.4%
0.1%
1.4%
1.1%
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA
0.2%
0.4%
1.9%
1.6%
Weather
In terms of weather, Paradise, NV experiences a desert climate with hot summers and cool winters. East San Gabriel Valley, on the other hand, has a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and wet winters. Both areas have relatively mild winters, but summers in Paradise can be extremely hot.
Weather and climate
Type
East San Gabriel Valley
Paradise
Temperature - Average
62.7°F
68°F
Humidity - Average morning or afternoon humidity
64.7%
30.7%
Humidity - Differences between morning and afternoon humidity
19.6%
42%
Humidity - Maximum monthly morning or afternoon humidity
70.7%
52%
Humidity - Minimum monthly morning or afternoon humidity
51%
10%
Precipitation - Yearly average
19.1 in
4.6 in
Snowfall - Yearly average
0 in
1.6 in
Clouds - Number of days clear of clouds
28.3%
35.1%
Sunshine amount - Average
78.4%
91.8%
Sunshine amount - Differences during a year
22%
16%
Sunshine amount - Maximum monthly
85%
92%
Sunshine amount - Minimum monthly
63%
76%
Wind speed - Average
3.7 mph
9.2 mph
Average climate in East San Gabriel Valley, California
Average climate in Paradise, Nevada
Air pollution
Type
AQI
CO
NO2
OZONE
PB
PM10
PM25
SO2
Year
East San Gabriel Valley
Paradise
East San Gabriel Valley
Paradise
East San Gabriel Valley
Paradise
East San Gabriel Valley
Paradise
East San Gabriel Valley
East San Gabriel Valley
Paradise
East San Gabriel Valley
Paradise
East San Gabriel Valley
Paradise
2018
143
102
0.36
0.42
14.1
15.6
29.2
34.6
0.007
N/A
29.6
29.8
13.4
7.6
0.3
0.7
2017
150
102
0.35
0.34
14.8
16.0
30.5
33.0
0.007
N/A
32.7
23.5
12.6
7.1
0.3
0.8
2016
141
107
0.31
0.39
15.5
14.1
29.3
32.2
0.007
N/A
30.3
24.0
12.0
8.1
0.3
0.8
2015
145
92
0.30
0.40
15.2
14.6
30.4
31.3
0.007
N/A
30.0
22.1
14.6
8.4
0.2
1.2
2014
142
92
0.32
0.42
16.8
12.8
29.7
29.9
0.008
N/A
33.6
25.1
11.7
9.0
0.3
1.4
2013
147
103
0.33
0.43
17.0
12.7
27.7
30.9
0.007
N/A
31.5
24.5
11.5
7.9
0.4
1.5
2012
149
96
0.39
0.47
18.3
6.6
27.5
32.8
0.005
N/A
30.9
25.6
15.6
7.4
0.6
1.4
2011
149
85
0.40
0.45
18.6
5.3
26.7
32.2
0.008
N/A
30.3
19.8
17.3
6.6
0.5
1.2
2010
139
83
0.44
0.50
19.3
5.7
26.8
31.8
N/A
N/A
26.6
17.4
14.8
6.1
0.4
N/A
2009
156
87
0.40
0.57
21.0
6.0
28.0
30.0
0.010
N/A
26.0
22.8
16.5
7.2
0.6
N/A
2008
156
83
0.48
0.61
22.7
8.2
27.7
29.3
0.012
N/A
27.0
N/A
15.1
7.5
1.0
N/A
2007
135
98
0.52
0.51
25.3
14.0
24.8
27.7
0.014
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
7.4
1.3
0.1
2006
128
102
0.55
0.69
25.1
16.4
24.0
29.6
0.009
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
8.4
1.9
0.8
2005
127
102
0.59
0.72
25.7
17.7
22.8
27.9
0.014
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
8.3
1.9
5.3
2004
132
88
0.68
0.71
25.4
17.6
24.6
28.8
0.016
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
1.7
1.6
2003
137
100
0.80
0.63
29.9
18.5
24.7
28.3
0.021
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
1.4
0.9
2002
134
96
0.83
0.58
31.4
18.1
23.1
28.0
0.021
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
2.0
0.7
2001
141
96
1.00
0.63
31.8
18.9
21.4
26.9
0.029
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
2.1
1.0
2000
150
96
1.05
0.73
34.7
18.1
20.7
27.0
0.027
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
2.0
0.4
Natural disasters
Type
East San Gabriel Valley
Paradise
Tornado activity compared to U.S. average
18.5%
2.3%
Earthquake activity compared to U.S. average
7,292.4%
6,005.3%
Natural disasters compared to U.S. average
57%
12%
Transportation
Public transportation is well developed in both places. However, East San Gabriel Valley's network may be more extensive due to its close proximity to Los Angeles. In Paradise, the monorail system and buses are the most common modes of public transport.
Transport
Type
East San Gabriel Valley
Paradise
Amtrak stations nearby
3
1
Means of transportation to work
Type
East San Gabriel Valley
Paradise
Bicycle
0.6%
0.3%
Bus
2.9%
2.3%
Carpooled
17.1%
11.5%
Car alone
73.3%
82.3%
Motorcycle
0.2%
0.3%
Railroad
0.6%
0%
Taxicab
0%
0.2%
Walked
2.2%
1.1%
Average travel time to work
Type
East San Gabriel Valley
Paradise
Average
32.3 min
27.5 min
Real Estate
Real-estate market in East San Gabriel Valley and Paradise varies significantly. Property prices in East San Gabriel Valley are generally higher due to California's overall real estate market. Paradise, however, has more affordable homes, making it more appealing for first-time homebuyers.
Neighborhoods
East San Gabriel Valley is made up of several neighborhoods, each having distinct characteristics. In comparison, Paradise is more of an unincorporated town with well-designed residential areas.
Houses and residents
Type
East San Gabriel Valley
Paradise
Houses
270,240
95,898
Average household size (people)
3.5
2.5
Houses occupied
263,338 (97.4%)
78,005 (81.3%)
Houses occupied by owners
180,683 (68.6%)
33,900 (43.5%)
Houses occupied by renters
82,655 (31.4%)
44,105 (56.5%)
Median rent asked for vacant for-rent units
$1,935
$4,622
Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos
$1,138,428
$238,007
Estimated median house or condo value
$643,048
$334,500
Median number of rooms in apartments
3.7
3.6
Median number of rooms in houses and condos
5.9
6.1
Renting percentage
32.3%
56.8%
Housing density (houses/condos per square mile)
1,270.8
2,034.4
Household income disparities
40.3%
46.6%
Housing units without a mortgage
26,635 (16.4%)
463 (2%)
Housing units with both a second mortgage and home equity loan
515 (0.3%)
800 (3.4%)
Housing units with a mortgage
136,243 (83.6%)
23,132 (98%)
Housing units with a home equity loan
11,429 (7%)
0 (0%)
Housing units with a second mortgage
21,150 (13%)
1,130 (4.8%)
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities
1%
4.5%
Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities
Self-employed workers in own not incorporated business
25,753
3,926
State government workers
13,845
2,160
Unpaid family workers
1,494
187
Industries and Occupations
In East San Gabriel Valley, the primary industries are healthcare, education, and professional services. Meanwhile in Paradise, NV, the hospitality and gaming industry is predominant.
Both places have access to quality health care. East San Gabriel Valley provides access to several world-renowned hospitals within the Los Angeles area, while Paradise has several hospitals and clinics, with the presence of University Medical Center and Sunrise Hospital.
Health (county statistics)
Type
East San Gabriel Valley
Paradise
General health status score of residents in this county from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent)
Both places are well-equipped in terms of infrastructure. However, East San Gabriel Valley's infrastructure is more sprawling, considering its proximity to the greater Los Angeles area. Paradise also features prominent infrastructural landmarks, such as the Las Vegas Strip.
Infrastructure
Type
East San Gabriel Valley
Paradise
TV stations
24
20
Culture and Food
Both places are rich in culture and offer a diverse food scene. East San Gabriel Valley is known for cuisines ranging from Mexican to Asian, while Paradise is renowned for its high-end culinary options along the Las Vegas Strip.
Sports Teams
Sports enthusiasts have plenty to cheer for in both locations. East San Gabriel Valley residents generally root for Los Angeles-based teams, while Paradise is home to professional teams including the Vegas Golden Knights, Las Vegas Aces and Las Vegas Raiders.
East San Gabriel Valley, CA
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