City comparison
No. Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 188 in Dallas, and its violent crime index is 31 versus 179, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Dallas is cheaper. Median rent is $1,472 a month versus $2,014 in Frisco.
The income gap between Dallas and Frisco is significant: $70,518 median household versus $150,212. That spread matters more if you are job hunting locally than if you are remote. Typical rent is $1,472 in Dallas and $2,014 in Frisco.
This is a genuine split. Dallas wins on cost of living and Frisco 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.
The rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. Dallas at $1,472 average has pockets that run $1,272 and others at $1,872: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Dallas and Frisco are 25 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,472 a month in Dallas to $2,014 a month in Frisco, up $542 a month (37%).
Median household income goes from $70,518 in Dallas to $150,212 in Frisco, up $79,694 (113%).
The crime index goes from 188 in Dallas to 43 in Frisco, down 145 points (77%).
The move
Frisco and Dallas are 25 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $2,014 a month in Frisco to $1,472 a month in Dallas, down $542 a month (27%).
Median household income goes from $150,212 in Frisco to $70,518 in Dallas, down $79,694 (53%).
The crime index goes from 43 in Frisco to 188 in Dallas, up 145 points (337%).
Dallas, TX
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Frisco, TX
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Rent
27% cheaper
Dallas rent is 27% cheaper than Frisco
Dallas
Winner$1,472/mo
Frisco
$2,014/mo
Typical rent runs $1,472 a month in Dallas versus $2,014 in Frisco, so Dallas is 27% cheaper. That's roughly $542/month back in your pocket ($6,504/year). Over five years that's $32,520 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 Frisco, the extra rent can be rational. If you do not, Dallas is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
113% higher
Frisco's median income is 113% higher than Dallas
Dallas
$70,518
Frisco
Winner$150,212
Median household income is $150,212 in Frisco versus $70,518 in Dallas, so typical pay runs 113% higher in Frisco (about $79,694 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. Dallas can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
77% lower crime
Frisco's crime index is 77% lower than Dallas
Dallas
188 (100 = avg)
Frisco
Winner43 (100 = avg)
Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 188 in Dallas (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 77% 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. Dallas can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
Neck and neck
Dallas and Frisco are about even on typical weather.
Dallas
67°F avg · 74°F highs · comfort 100/100
Frisco
68°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Dallas averages about 67°F (74°F highs); Frisco averages about 68°F (76°F highs). Dallas sits near 67°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Frisco sits near 68°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 Dallas
Dallas is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 27% cheaper here at about $1,472 a month. Choose Dallas 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
Frisco is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 113% higher here ($150,212). Start with Frisco if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Frisco is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 77% lower than Dallas (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
Dallas carries the heavier crime signal on this page (41/100 safety vs 86/100 in Frisco). That 45-point spread matters more than the $542 rent gap when you are choosing where to walk after dark.
Dallas rent at $1,472/month is still below Frisco's $2,014, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Typical rent stays $1,472 in Dallas and $2,014 in Frisco.
Frisco clears the bar on safety in this dataset. Dallas deserves a serious look only when you already know the Dallas block you would live on and the safety gap is acceptable.
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