City comparison
No. Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 271 in Denver, and its violent crime index is 31 versus 272, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Denver is cheaper. Median rent is $1,831 a month versus $2,014 in Frisco.
Safety is where Denver and Frisco split most clearly. Frisco scores 228 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,831 in Denver 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. Denver 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 Denver has quiet ones: the index tells you the average, not your block.
The move
Denver and Frisco are 642 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,831 a month in Denver to $2,014 a month in Frisco, up $183 a month (10%).
Median household income goes from $94,718 in Denver to $150,212 in Frisco, up $55,494 (59%).
The crime index goes from 271 in Denver to 43 in Frisco, down 228 points (84%).
The move
Frisco and Denver are 642 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $2,014 a month in Frisco to $1,831 a month in Denver, down $183 a month (9%).
Median household income goes from $150,212 in Frisco to $94,718 in Denver, down $55,494 (37%).
The crime index goes from 43 in Frisco to 271 in Denver, up 228 points (530%).
Denver, CO
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Frisco, TX
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Rent
9% cheaper
Denver rent is 9% cheaper than Frisco
Denver
Winner$1,831/mo
Frisco
$2,014/mo
Typical rent runs $1,831 a month in Denver versus $2,014 in Frisco, so Denver is 9% cheaper. The monthly spread is about $183, or $2,196 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
59% higher
Frisco's median income is 59% higher than Denver
Denver
$94,718
Frisco
Winner$150,212
Median household income is $150,212 in Frisco versus $94,718 in Denver, so typical pay runs 59% higher in Frisco (about $55,494 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. Denver can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
84% lower crime
Frisco's crime index is 84% lower than Denver
Denver
271 (100 = avg)
Frisco
Winner43 (100 = avg)
Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 271 in Denver (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 84% 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. Denver can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
9% more comfortable
Frisco weather is 9% more comfortable than Denver
Denver
62°F avg · 71°F highs · comfort 92/100
Frisco
Winner68°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Denver averages about 62°F (71°F highs); Frisco averages about 68°F (76°F highs). Denver averages around 62°F. Frisco sits near 68°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Frisco scores 9% 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 Denver 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 Denver
Denver is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 9% cheaper here at about $1,831 a month. Choose Denver 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 59% 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 84% lower than Denver (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
Neither city is a free pass on neighborhood choice, but Frisco leads on safety (86/100 vs 30/100 in Denver). Typical rent is $2,014 in Frisco and $1,831 in Denver; do not assume the cheaper lease buys the calmer blocks.
Denver rent at $1,831/month is still below Frisco's $2,014, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Weather averages land near 62°F in Denver and 68°F in Frisco.
Frisco is ahead on safety (86/100 vs 30/100); Denver is still viable when you have a vetted ZIP there and $1,831/month rent plus $94,718 income fit your budget better than the safety margin.
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