City comparison
No. Irving's crime index is 99 versus 197 in Atlanta, and its violent crime index is 78 versus 193, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Irving is cheaper. Median rent is $1,619 a month versus $1,711 in Atlanta.
Safety is where Atlanta and Irving split most clearly. Irving scores 98 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 $1,619 in Irving.
Irving is not a close call here. It leads on cost of living, 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 Irving is the stronger move.
The crime gap is citywide. Irving has rougher pockets and Atlanta has quiet ones: the index tells you the average, not your block.
The move
Atlanta and Irving are 728 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,711 a month in Atlanta to $1,619 a month in Irving, down $92 a month (5%).
Median household income goes from $85,652 in Atlanta to $81,830 in Irving, down $3,822 (4%).
The crime index goes from 197 in Atlanta to 99 in Irving, down 98 points (50%).
The move
Irving and Atlanta are 728 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,619 a month in Irving to $1,711 a month in Atlanta, up $92 a month (6%).
Median household income goes from $81,830 in Irving to $85,652 in Atlanta, up $3,822 (5%).
The crime index goes from 99 in Irving to 197 in Atlanta, up 98 points (99%).
Atlanta, GA
School quality varies by neighborhood. Check GreatSchools.org for current ratings.
Irving, TX
School quality varies by neighborhood. Check GreatSchools.org for current ratings.
Comparing Atlanta and Irving? Check mortgage rates before you decide where to buy.
Rent
5% cheaper
Irving rent is 5% cheaper than Atlanta
Atlanta
$1,711/mo
Irving
Winner$1,619/mo
Typical rent runs $1,619 a month in Irving versus $1,711 in Atlanta, so Irving is 5% cheaper. The monthly spread is about $92, or $1,104 a year: noticeable, but rent alone should not pick the city. Use this as a tie-breaker after you compare income, schools, and crime, unless you are already stretching every dollar.
Planning to buy in Irving? Check mortgage rates before you decide.
Median income
5% higher
Atlanta's median income is 5% higher than Irving
Atlanta
Winner$85,652
Irving
$81,830
Median household income is $85,652 in Atlanta versus $81,830 in Irving, so typical pay runs 5% higher in Atlanta (about $3,822 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
50% lower crime
Irving's crime index is 50% lower than Atlanta
Atlanta
197 (100 = avg)
Irving
Winner99 (100 = avg)
Irving's crime index is 99 versus 197 in Atlanta (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 50% lower in Irving. 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, Irving 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
Irving weather is 12% more comfortable than Atlanta
Atlanta
61°F avg · 70°F highs · comfort 89/100
Irving
Winner70°F avg · 78°F highs · comfort 100/100
Atlanta averages about 61°F (70°F highs); Irving averages about 70°F (78°F highs). Atlanta averages around 61°F. Irving sits near 70°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Irving 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
Career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth
Atlanta is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 5% higher here ($85,652). Start with Atlanta if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Fit check
Outdoor enthusiasts and people who need year-round access to nature for their wellbeing
Irving is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 5% cheaper here at about $1,619 a month. Choose Irving if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Pick Irving if you are an outdoor enthusiast or you need year-round access to nature for your wellbeing. Typical conditions (70°F) beat Atlanta on this page's weather index by 12%. Atlanta may pay more or cost less, but Irving is the city where the forecast fights you less.
Irving is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 50% lower than Atlanta (99 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
Safety is the widest gap: Irving scores 60/100 versus 39/100 in Atlanta. Rent is $1,619/month in Irving and $1,711/month in Atlanta, so you are not buying calm streets for free.
Safety still diverges (60/100 in Irving vs 39/100 in Atlanta), so climate preference should not be the only filter.
Median income is $85,652 in Atlanta versus $81,830 in Irving.
Between Atlanta and Irving, Irving is ahead on safety — 60/100 safety versus 39/100. Lean Atlanta instead when you already know the Atlanta block you would live on and the safety gap is acceptable.
Common questions
Ready to move to Irving?
Next steps
Quotes and listings for Irving when you're ready to act.
Keep researching
Nearby research
Open full neighborhood reports for Atlanta and Irving, plus other cities in GA and TX.
