City comparison
North Las Vegas is safer than Arlington. North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 132 in Arlington, and its violent crime index is 110 versus 130, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Arlington is cheaper. Median rent is $1,470 a month versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
Arlington and North Las Vegas are closer on paper than many city pairs, so the move comes down to how you weight cost, safety, and climate. Typical rent sits near $1,470 in Arlington and $1,705 in North Las Vegas, and median household income lands at $75,171 versus $79,542. Use the category rows below to see which gaps would change your daily life.
This is a genuine split. Arlington wins on cost of living and North Las Vegas wins on the job market and safety. Which matters more depends entirely on how you live: remote workers and families weight these categories differently than commuters or single professionals.
Visit both if you can. Cities reveal themselves in the ordinary moments, a Tuesday morning commute, a Saturday errand run, not on a weekend visit.
The move
Arlington and North Las Vegas are 1,052 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,470 a month in Arlington to $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas, up $235 a month (16%).
Median household income goes from $75,171 in Arlington to $79,542 in North Las Vegas, up $4,371 (6%).
The crime index goes from 132 in Arlington to 110 in North Las Vegas, down 22 points (17%).
The move
North Las Vegas and Arlington are 1,052 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas to $1,470 a month in Arlington, down $235 a month (14%).
Median household income goes from $79,542 in North Las Vegas to $75,171 in Arlington, down $4,371 (5%).
The crime index goes from 110 in North Las Vegas to 132 in Arlington, up 22 points (20%).
Arlington, TX
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North Las Vegas, NV
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Rent
14% cheaper
Arlington rent is 14% cheaper than North Las Vegas
Arlington
Winner$1,470/mo
North Las Vegas
$1,705/mo
Typical rent runs $1,470 a month in Arlington versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas, so Arlington is 14% cheaper. A meaningful but not dramatic gap. Factor it into your budget alongside salary differences between the two markets. Over a year the spread is about $2,820, enough to notice in savings, not enough to ignore schools, safety, or pay. Arlington still wins on housing cost; just do not let a 10–20% rent edge override a job that only exists in North Las Vegas.
Planning to buy in North Las Vegas? Check mortgage rates before you decide.
Median income
6% higher
North Las Vegas's median income is 6% higher than Arlington
Arlington
$75,171
North Las Vegas
Winner$79,542
Median household income is $79,542 in North Las Vegas versus $75,171 in Arlington, so typical pay runs 6% higher in North Las Vegas (about $4,371 more household income a year). The income edge is modest. Treat it as extra negotiating context, not a reason to ignore rent, schools, or climate. Remote workers especially should not treat citywide pay as a personal raise if their employer will not localize salary.
Crime index
17% lower crime
North Las Vegas's crime index is 17% lower than Arlington
Arlington
132 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas
Winner110 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 132 in Arlington (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 17% 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. Arlington can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
Neck and neck
Arlington and North Las Vegas are about even on typical weather.
Arlington
73°F avg · 80°F highs · comfort 100/100
North Las Vegas
75°F avg · 81°F highs · comfort 100/100
Arlington averages about 73°F (80°F highs); North Las Vegas averages about 75°F (81°F highs). Arlington sits near 73°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. North Las Vegas sits near 75°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
People with a job, family, or neighborhood already pulling them to Arlington
Arlington is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 14% cheaper here at about $1,470 a month. Choose Arlington if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth
North Las Vegas is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 6% higher here ($79,542). Start with North Las Vegas if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
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 17% lower than Arlington (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
Housing separates these metros first: $1,470/month in Arlington versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas. Median income reads $75,171 in Arlington and $79,542 in North Las Vegas, which matters when you stack rent against take-home pay.
Arlington rent at $1,470/month is still below North Las Vegas's $1,705, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Median income is $79,542 in North Las Vegas versus $75,171 in Arlington.
Pick Arlington when shaving $235 off rent at $1,470/month is the priority. Otherwise, North Las Vegas's case rests on $1,705/month rent with $79,542 local income.
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