City comparison
No. Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 99 in Irving, and its violent crime index is 31 versus 78, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Irving is cheaper. Median rent is $1,619 a month versus $2,014 in Frisco.
The income gap between Irving and Frisco is significant: $81,830 median household versus $150,212. That spread matters more if you are job hunting locally than if you are remote. Typical rent is $1,619 in Irving and $2,014 in Frisco.
This is a genuine split. Irving 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. Irving at $1,619 average has pockets that run $1,419 and others at $2,019: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Irving and Frisco are 24 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,619 a month in Irving to $2,014 a month in Frisco, up $395 a month (24%).
Median household income goes from $81,830 in Irving to $150,212 in Frisco, up $68,382 (84%).
The crime index goes from 99 in Irving to 43 in Frisco, down 56 points (57%).
The move
Frisco and Irving are 24 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $2,014 a month in Frisco to $1,619 a month in Irving, down $395 a month (20%).
Median household income goes from $150,212 in Frisco to $81,830 in Irving, down $68,382 (46%).
The crime index goes from 43 in Frisco to 99 in Irving, up 56 points (130%).
Irving, TX
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Frisco, TX
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Rent
20% cheaper
Irving rent is 20% cheaper than Frisco
Irving
Winner$1,619/mo
Frisco
$2,014/mo
Typical rent runs $1,619 a month in Irving versus $2,014 in Frisco, so Irving is 20% cheaper. A meaningful but not dramatic gap. Factor it into your budget alongside salary differences between the two markets. Over a year the spread is about $4,740, enough to notice in savings, not enough to ignore schools, safety, or pay. Irving still wins on housing cost; just do not let a 10–20% rent edge override a job that only exists in Frisco.
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Median income
84% higher
Frisco's median income is 84% higher than Irving
Irving
$81,830
Frisco
Winner$150,212
Median household income is $150,212 in Frisco versus $81,830 in Irving, so typical pay runs 84% higher in Frisco (about $68,382 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. Irving can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
57% lower crime
Frisco's crime index is 57% lower than Irving
Irving
99 (100 = avg)
Frisco
Winner43 (100 = avg)
Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 99 in Irving (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 57% 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. Irving can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
Neck and neck
Irving and Frisco are about even on typical weather.
Irving
70°F avg · 78°F highs · comfort 100/100
Frisco
68°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Irving averages about 70°F (78°F highs); Frisco averages about 68°F (76°F highs). Irving sits near 70°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 Irving
Irving is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 20% cheaper here at about $1,619 a month. Choose Irving 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 84% 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 57% lower than Irving (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
Crime and safety tilt toward Frisco: Frisco scores 86/100 versus 60/100 in Irving, with typical rent at $2,014 versus $1,619. I would vet the exact ZIP in Irving before trading 26 safety points for housing savings.
Irving rent at $1,619/month is still below Frisco's $2,014, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Typical rent stays $1,619 in Irving and $2,014 in Frisco.
If safety drives your move, Frisco is the stronger match (86/100 safety versus 60/100). If an employer or family tie already points to Irving, treat $1,619/month rent and $81,830 income as the numbers that actually govern the decision.
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