City comparison
Yes. El Paso's crime index is 87 versus 110 in North Las Vegas, and its violent crime index is 88 versus 110, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
El Paso is cheaper. Median rent is $1,073 a month versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
The cost gap between El Paso and North Las Vegas is the real story here. El Paso comes in 37% cheaper on typical rent ($1,073 vs $1,705), which over a year adds up to $7,584. Median household income runs $59,745 in El Paso and $79,542 in North Las Vegas.
This is a genuine split. El Paso wins on cost of living and safety and North Las Vegas wins on the job market. 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. El Paso at $1,073 average has pockets that run $873 and others at $1,473: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
El Paso and North Las Vegas are 582 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,073 a month in El Paso to $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas, up $632 a month (59%).
Median household income goes from $59,745 in El Paso to $79,542 in North Las Vegas, up $19,797 (33%).
The crime index goes from 87 in El Paso to 110 in North Las Vegas, up 23 points (26%).
The move
North Las Vegas and El Paso are 582 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas to $1,073 a month in El Paso, down $632 a month (37%).
Median household income goes from $79,542 in North Las Vegas to $59,745 in El Paso, down $19,797 (25%).
The crime index goes from 110 in North Las Vegas to 87 in El Paso, down 23 points (21%).
El Paso, TX
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North Las Vegas, NV
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Rent
37% cheaper
El Paso rent is 37% cheaper than North Las Vegas
El Paso
Winner$1,073/mo
North Las Vegas
$1,705/mo
Typical rent runs $1,073 a month in El Paso versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas, so El Paso is 37% cheaper. That's roughly $632/month back in your pocket ($7,584/year). Over five years that's $37,920 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 North Las Vegas, the extra rent can be rational. If you do not, El Paso is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
33% higher
North Las Vegas's median income is 33% higher than El Paso
El Paso
$59,745
North Las Vegas
Winner$79,542
Median household income is $79,542 in North Las Vegas versus $59,745 in El Paso, so typical pay runs 33% higher in North Las Vegas (about $19,797 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, North Las Vegas is the stronger labor market on paper. El Paso can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
21% lower crime
El Paso's crime index is 21% lower than North Las Vegas
El Paso
Winner87 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas
110 (100 = avg)
El Paso's crime index is 87 versus 110 in North Las Vegas (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 21% lower in El Paso. 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, El Paso is the easier city. North Las Vegas can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
Neck and neck
El Paso and North Las Vegas are about even on typical weather.
El Paso
66°F avg · 72°F highs · comfort 100/100
North Las Vegas
76°F avg · 82°F highs · comfort 100/100
El Paso averages about 66°F (72°F highs); North Las Vegas averages about 76°F (82°F highs). El Paso sits near 66°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. North Las Vegas sits near 76°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
Families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy
El Paso is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 37% cheaper here at about $1,073 a month. Choose El Paso if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
El Paso is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 21% lower than North Las Vegas (87 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.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth
North Las Vegas is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 33% higher here ($79,542). Start with North Las Vegas if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Bottom line
On rent alone, El Paso undercuts North Las Vegas by $632/month ($1,073 vs $1,705). I would not pick North Las Vegas on housing cost without a job that clears that spread.
El Paso rent at $1,073/month is still below North Las Vegas's $1,705, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Safety scores read 64/100 in El Paso and 57/100 in North Las Vegas.
El Paso is the default on housing cost at $1,073/month versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas; North Las Vegas stays in play when $79,542 local pay or an existing job offer outweighs the $632 lease gap.
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