City comparison
No. North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 143 in Anaheim, and its violent crime index is 110 versus 165, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
North Las Vegas is cheaper. Median rent is $1,705 a month versus $2,175 in Anaheim.
Safety is where Anaheim and North Las Vegas split most clearly. North Las Vegas scores 33 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $2,175 in Anaheim and $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
This is a genuine split. Anaheim wins on the job market and North Las Vegas wins on cost of living and safety. Which matters more depends entirely on how you live: remote workers and families weight these categories differently than commuters or single professionals.
The rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. North Las Vegas at $1,705 average has pockets that run $1,505 and others at $2,105: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Anaheim and North Las Vegas are 227 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $2,175 a month in Anaheim to $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas, down $470 a month (22%).
Median household income goes from $95,227 in Anaheim to $79,542 in North Las Vegas, down $15,685 (16%).
The crime index goes from 143 in Anaheim to 110 in North Las Vegas, down 33 points (23%).
The move
North Las Vegas and Anaheim are 227 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas to $2,175 a month in Anaheim, up $470 a month (28%).
Median household income goes from $79,542 in North Las Vegas to $95,227 in Anaheim, up $15,685 (20%).
The crime index goes from 110 in North Las Vegas to 143 in Anaheim, up 33 points (30%).
Anaheim, CA
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North Las Vegas, NV
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Rent
22% cheaper
North Las Vegas rent is 22% cheaper than Anaheim
Anaheim
$2,175/mo
North Las Vegas
Winner$1,705/mo
Typical rent runs $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas versus $2,175 in Anaheim, so North Las Vegas is 22% cheaper. That's roughly $470/month back in your pocket ($5,640/year). Over five years that's $28,200 you could redirect toward a down payment, travel, or investments. Housing is the bill you pay before groceries, childcare, or a social life, so that gap shows up in how often you eat out and how panicked a rent hike feels. If you already have a high-paying offer in Anaheim, the extra rent can be rational. If you do not, North Las Vegas is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
20% higher
Anaheim's median income is 20% higher than North Las Vegas
Anaheim
Winner$95,227
North Las Vegas
$79,542
Median household income is $95,227 in Anaheim versus $79,542 in North Las Vegas, so typical pay runs 20% higher in Anaheim (about $15,685 more household income a year). Higher median income usually signals a stronger local job market and better negotiating leverage on salary. Remote workers should weigh this against cost of living rather than treating it as a direct personal benefit. For people who will actually work in town, Anaheim is the stronger labor market on paper. North Las Vegas can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
23% lower crime
North Las Vegas's crime index is 23% lower than Anaheim
Anaheim
143 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas
Winner110 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 143 in Anaheim (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 23% lower in North Las Vegas. That gap is meaningful day-to-day. It affects whether you feel comfortable walking at night, leaving your car on the street, or letting kids play outside unsupervised. Indexes still compress a lot of reality: a calmer city has blocks you would skip, and a higher-crime city has streets that feel neighborly at 10 p.m. On the everyday test of walking from the car to the door, North Las Vegas is the easier city. Anaheim can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
Neck and neck
Anaheim and North Las Vegas are about even on typical weather.
Anaheim
76°F avg · 83°F highs · comfort 100/100
North Las Vegas
76°F avg · 82°F highs · comfort 100/100
Anaheim averages about 76°F (83°F highs); North Las Vegas averages about 76°F (82°F highs). Anaheim sits near 76°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. North Las Vegas sits near 76°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. On daily comfort these two are close enough that the better fit is whichever season you already know you can live with.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth
Anaheim is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 20% higher here ($95,227). Start with Anaheim if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Fit check
Families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy
North Las Vegas is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 22% cheaper here at about $1,705 a month. Choose North Las Vegas if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
North Las Vegas is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 23% lower than Anaheim (110 vs a 100 national average). That gap shows up in how freely you walk at night and how much attention you spend on the car and the deadbolt.
Bottom line
Anaheim runs $2,175/month while North Las Vegas sits at $1,705 — roughly 22% lower on typical leases. Unless your offer letter is Anaheim-sized, that monthly gap compounds fast.
North Las Vegas rent at $1,705/month is still below Anaheim's $2,175, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Median income is $95,227 in Anaheim versus $79,542 in North Las Vegas.
Between Anaheim and North Las Vegas, North Las Vegas is ahead on housing cost — $1,705/month rent against $2,175. Lean Anaheim instead when your $95,227 income offer in Anaheim outweighs saving $470/month in North Las Vegas.
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