City comparison
No. Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 150 in Jacksonville, and its violent crime index is 31 versus 155, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Jacksonville is cheaper. Median rent is $1,465 a month versus $2,014 in Frisco.
The income gap between Jacksonville and Frisco is significant: $69,872 median household versus $150,212. That spread matters more if you are job hunting locally than if you are remote. Typical rent is $1,465 in Jacksonville 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. Jacksonville 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. Jacksonville at $1,465 average has pockets that run $1,265 and others at $1,865: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Jacksonville and Frisco are 911 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,465 a month in Jacksonville to $2,014 a month in Frisco, up $549 a month (37%).
Median household income goes from $69,872 in Jacksonville to $150,212 in Frisco, up $80,340 (115%).
The crime index goes from 150 in Jacksonville to 43 in Frisco, down 107 points (71%).
The move
Frisco and Jacksonville are 911 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $2,014 a month in Frisco to $1,465 a month in Jacksonville, down $549 a month (27%).
Median household income goes from $150,212 in Frisco to $69,872 in Jacksonville, down $80,340 (53%).
The crime index goes from 43 in Frisco to 150 in Jacksonville, up 107 points (249%).
Jacksonville, FL
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Frisco, TX
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Rent
27% cheaper
Jacksonville rent is 27% cheaper than Frisco
Jacksonville
Winner$1,465/mo
Frisco
$2,014/mo
Typical rent runs $1,465 a month in Jacksonville versus $2,014 in Frisco, so Jacksonville is 27% cheaper. That's roughly $549/month back in your pocket ($6,588/year). Over five years that's $32,940 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, Jacksonville is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
115% higher
Frisco's median income is 115% higher than Jacksonville
Jacksonville
$69,872
Frisco
Winner$150,212
Median household income is $150,212 in Frisco versus $69,872 in Jacksonville, so typical pay runs 115% higher in Frisco (about $80,340 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. Jacksonville can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
71% lower crime
Frisco's crime index is 71% lower than Jacksonville
Jacksonville
150 (100 = avg)
Frisco
Winner43 (100 = avg)
Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 150 in Jacksonville (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 71% 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. Jacksonville can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
2% more comfortable
Frisco weather is 2% more comfortable than Jacksonville
Jacksonville
73°F avg · 80°F highs · comfort 98/100
Frisco
Winner68°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Jacksonville averages about 73°F (80°F highs); Frisco averages about 68°F (76°F highs). Jacksonville sits near 73°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. Frisco scores 2% 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 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville
Jacksonville is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 27% cheaper here at about $1,465 a month. Choose Jacksonville 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 115% 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 71% lower than Jacksonville (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 48/100 in Jacksonville, with typical rent at $2,014 versus $1,465. I would vet the exact ZIP in Jacksonville before trading 38 safety points for housing savings.
Jacksonville rent at $1,465/month is still below Frisco's $2,014, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Typical rent stays $1,465 in Jacksonville and $2,014 in Frisco.
Pick Frisco when you want the stronger safety signal (86/100). Otherwise, Jacksonville's case rests on a Jacksonville ZIP you trust at $1,465 rent.
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