City comparison
No. Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 197 in Atlanta, and its violent crime index is 31 versus 193, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Atlanta is cheaper. Median rent is $1,711 a month versus $2,014 in Frisco.
Safety is where Atlanta and Frisco split most clearly. Frisco scores 154 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,711 in Atlanta and $2,014 in Frisco.
Frisco is not a close call here. It leads on the job market, safety, and weather by margins that add up in daily life. Atlanta makes sense if you have a specific reason, a job offer, family, or a neighborhood you already know, but on the numbers alone Frisco is the stronger move.
The crime gap is citywide. Frisco has rougher pockets and Atlanta has quiet ones: the index tells you the average, not your block.
The move
Atlanta and Frisco are 718 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,711 a month in Atlanta to $2,014 a month in Frisco, up $303 a month (18%).
Median household income goes from $85,652 in Atlanta to $150,212 in Frisco, up $64,560 (75%).
The crime index goes from 197 in Atlanta to 43 in Frisco, down 154 points (78%).
The move
Frisco and Atlanta are 718 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $2,014 a month in Frisco to $1,711 a month in Atlanta, down $303 a month (15%).
Median household income goes from $150,212 in Frisco to $85,652 in Atlanta, down $64,560 (43%).
The crime index goes from 43 in Frisco to 197 in Atlanta, up 154 points (358%).
Atlanta, GA
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Frisco, TX
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Rent
15% cheaper
Atlanta rent is 15% cheaper than Frisco
Atlanta
Winner$1,711/mo
Frisco
$2,014/mo
Typical rent runs $1,711 a month in Atlanta versus $2,014 in Frisco, so Atlanta is 15% 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 $3,636, enough to notice in savings, not enough to ignore schools, safety, or pay. Atlanta still wins on housing cost; just do not let a 10–20% rent edge override a job that only exists in Frisco.
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Median income
75% higher
Frisco's median income is 75% higher than Atlanta
Atlanta
$85,652
Frisco
Winner$150,212
Median household income is $150,212 in Frisco versus $85,652 in Atlanta, so typical pay runs 75% higher in Frisco (about $64,560 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, Frisco is the stronger labor market on paper. Atlanta can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
78% lower crime
Frisco's crime index is 78% lower than Atlanta
Atlanta
197 (100 = avg)
Frisco
Winner43 (100 = avg)
Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 197 in Atlanta (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 78% lower in Frisco. 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, Frisco is the easier city. Atlanta can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
12% more comfortable
Frisco weather is 12% more comfortable than Atlanta
Atlanta
61°F avg · 70°F highs · comfort 89/100
Frisco
Winner68°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Atlanta averages about 61°F (70°F highs); Frisco averages about 68°F (76°F highs). Atlanta averages around 61°F. Frisco sits near 68°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Frisco scores 12% closer to the 65-80°F comfort band on this page, so it is the easier default for year-round outdoor errands and evenings. Choose Atlanta if you already prefer its hotter or cooler pattern and have budgeted for the AC or heating that comes with it.
Fit check
People with a job, family, or neighborhood already pulling them to Atlanta
Atlanta is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 15% cheaper here at about $1,711 a month. Choose Atlanta 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 plus year-round outdoor access
It is also a match for career-focused movers who want salary upside and year-round outdoor access. Median household income runs 75% higher ($150,212), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 68°F). That pairing is for people who will work hard and then actually use the evenings.
Frisco is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 78% lower than Atlanta (43 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
Crime and safety tilt toward Frisco: Frisco scores 86/100 versus 39/100 in Atlanta, with typical rent at $2,014 versus $1,711. I would vet the exact ZIP in Atlanta before trading 47 safety points for housing savings.
Atlanta rent at $1,711/month is still below Frisco's $2,014, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Typical rent stays $1,711 in Atlanta and $2,014 in Frisco.
Pick Frisco when you want the stronger safety signal (86/100). Otherwise, Atlanta's case rests on a Atlanta ZIP you trust at $1,711 rent.
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