City comparison
No. North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 212 in Aurora, and its violent crime index is 110 versus 248, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
North Las Vegas is cheaper. Median rent is $1,705 a month versus $1,835 in Aurora.
Safety is where Aurora and North Las Vegas split most clearly. North Las Vegas scores 102 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,835 in Aurora and $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
North Las Vegas is not a close call here. It leads on cost of living, safety, and weather by margins that add up in daily life. Aurora makes sense if you have a specific reason, a job offer, family, or a neighborhood you already know, but on the numbers alone North Las Vegas is the stronger move.
The crime gap is citywide. North Las Vegas has rougher pockets and Aurora has quiet ones: the index tells you the average, not your block.
The move
Aurora and North Las Vegas are 611 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,835 a month in Aurora to $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas, down $130 a month (7%).
Median household income goes from $88,368 in Aurora to $79,542 in North Las Vegas, down $8,826 (10%).
The crime index goes from 212 in Aurora to 110 in North Las Vegas, down 102 points (48%).
The move
North Las Vegas and Aurora are 611 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas to $1,835 a month in Aurora, up $130 a month (8%).
Median household income goes from $79,542 in North Las Vegas to $88,368 in Aurora, up $8,826 (11%).
The crime index goes from 110 in North Las Vegas to 212 in Aurora, up 102 points (93%).
Aurora, CO
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North Las Vegas, NV
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Rent
7% cheaper
North Las Vegas rent is 7% cheaper than Aurora
Aurora
$1,835/mo
North Las Vegas
Winner$1,705/mo
Typical rent runs $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas versus $1,835 in Aurora, so North Las Vegas is 7% cheaper. The monthly spread is about $130, or $1,560 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.
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Median income
11% higher
Aurora's median income is 11% higher than North Las Vegas
Aurora
Winner$88,368
North Las Vegas
$79,542
Median household income is $88,368 in Aurora versus $79,542 in North Las Vegas, so typical pay runs 11% higher in Aurora (about $8,826 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, Aurora 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
48% lower crime
North Las Vegas's crime index is 48% lower than Aurora
Aurora
212 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas
Winner110 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 212 in Aurora (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 48% 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. Aurora can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
12% more comfortable
North Las Vegas weather is 12% more comfortable than Aurora
Aurora
61°F avg · 71°F highs · comfort 89/100
North Las Vegas
Winner71°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Aurora averages about 61°F (71°F highs); North Las Vegas averages about 71°F (76°F highs). Aurora averages around 61°F. North Las Vegas sits near 71°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. North Las Vegas 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 Aurora 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
Aurora is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 11% higher here ($88,368). Start with Aurora 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
North Las Vegas is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 7% 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.
Pick North Las Vegas if you are an outdoor enthusiast or you need year-round access to nature for your wellbeing. Typical conditions (71°F) beat Aurora on this page's weather index by 12%. Aurora may pay more or cost less, but North Las Vegas is the city where the forecast fights you less.
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 48% lower than Aurora (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
Crime and safety tilt toward North Las Vegas: North Las Vegas scores 57/100 versus 37/100 in Aurora, with typical rent at $1,705 versus $1,835. I would vet the exact ZIP in Aurora before trading 20 safety points for housing savings.
Safety still diverges (57/100 in North Las Vegas vs 37/100 in Aurora), so climate preference should not be the only filter.
Median income is $88,368 in Aurora versus $79,542 in North Las Vegas.
North Las Vegas clears the bar on safety in this dataset. Aurora deserves a serious look only when you already know the Aurora block you would live on and the safety gap is acceptable.
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