City comparison
Yes. Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 134 in Huntsville, and its violent crime index is 31 versus 127, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Huntsville is cheaper. Median rent is $1,171 a month versus $2,014 in Frisco.
The income gap between Frisco and Huntsville is significant: $150,212 median household versus $74,714. That spread matters more if you are job hunting locally than if you are remote. Typical rent is $2,014 in Frisco and $1,171 in Huntsville.
Frisco is not a close call here. It leads on the job market, safety, and weather by margins that add up in daily life. Huntsville 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 rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. Huntsville at $1,171 average has pockets that run $971 and others at $1,571: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Frisco and Huntsville are 597 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $2,014 a month in Frisco to $1,171 a month in Huntsville, down $843 a month (42%).
Median household income goes from $150,212 in Frisco to $74,714 in Huntsville, down $75,498 (50%).
The crime index goes from 43 in Frisco to 134 in Huntsville, up 91 points (212%).
The move
Huntsville and Frisco are 597 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,171 a month in Huntsville to $2,014 a month in Frisco, up $843 a month (72%).
Median household income goes from $74,714 in Huntsville to $150,212 in Frisco, up $75,498 (101%).
The crime index goes from 134 in Huntsville to 43 in Frisco, down 91 points (68%).
Frisco, TX
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Huntsville, AL
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Rent
42% cheaper
Huntsville rent is 42% cheaper than Frisco
Frisco
$2,014/mo
Huntsville
Winner$1,171/mo
Typical rent runs $1,171 a month in Huntsville versus $2,014 in Frisco, so Huntsville is 42% cheaper. That's roughly $843/month back in your pocket ($10,116/year). Over five years that's $50,580 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, Huntsville is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
101% higher
Frisco's median income is 101% higher than Huntsville
Frisco
Winner$150,212
Huntsville
$74,714
Median household income is $150,212 in Frisco versus $74,714 in Huntsville, so typical pay runs 101% higher in Frisco (about $75,498 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. Huntsville can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
68% lower crime
Frisco's crime index is 68% lower than Huntsville
Frisco
Winner43 (100 = avg)
Huntsville
134 (100 = avg)
Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 134 in Huntsville (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 68% 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. Huntsville can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
6% more comfortable
Frisco weather is 6% more comfortable than Huntsville
Frisco
Winner68°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Huntsville
63°F avg · 74°F highs · comfort 94/100
Frisco averages about 68°F (76°F highs); Huntsville averages about 63°F (74°F highs). Frisco sits near 68°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Huntsville averages around 63°F. Frisco scores 6% 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 Huntsville 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 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 101% 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 68% lower than Huntsville (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.
Fit check
People with a job, family, or neighborhood already pulling them to Huntsville
Huntsville is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 42% cheaper here at about $1,171 a month. Choose Huntsville if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Bottom line
Huntsville carries the heavier crime signal on this page (51/100 safety vs 86/100 in Frisco). That 35-point spread matters more than the $843 rent gap when you are choosing where to walk after dark.
Frisco still pays more locally ($150,212 median income vs $74,714), which can offset the lease if your field pays Frisco rates.
Median income is $150,212 in Frisco versus $74,714 in Huntsville.
Pick Frisco when you want the stronger safety signal (86/100). Otherwise, Huntsville's case rests on a Huntsville ZIP you trust at $1,171 rent.
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