City comparison
No. Irving's crime index is 99 versus 150 in Jacksonville, and its violent crime index is 78 versus 155, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Jacksonville is cheaper. Median rent is $1,465 a month versus $1,619 in Irving.
Safety is where Jacksonville and Irving split most clearly. Irving scores 51 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,465 in Jacksonville and $1,619 in Irving.
Irving 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 Irving is the stronger move.
The crime gap is citywide. Irving has rougher pockets and Jacksonville has quiet ones: the index tells you the average, not your block.
The move
Jacksonville and Irving are 916 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,465 a month in Jacksonville to $1,619 a month in Irving, up $154 a month (11%).
Median household income goes from $69,872 in Jacksonville to $81,830 in Irving, up $11,958 (17%).
The crime index goes from 150 in Jacksonville to 99 in Irving, down 51 points (34%).
The move
Irving and Jacksonville are 916 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,619 a month in Irving to $1,465 a month in Jacksonville, down $154 a month (10%).
Median household income goes from $81,830 in Irving to $69,872 in Jacksonville, down $11,958 (15%).
The crime index goes from 99 in Irving to 150 in Jacksonville, up 51 points (52%).
Jacksonville, FL
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Irving, TX
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Rent
10% cheaper
Jacksonville rent is 10% cheaper than Irving
Jacksonville
Winner$1,465/mo
Irving
$1,619/mo
Typical rent runs $1,465 a month in Jacksonville versus $1,619 in Irving, so Jacksonville is 10% 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 $1,848, enough to notice in savings, not enough to ignore schools, safety, or pay. Jacksonville still wins on housing cost; just do not let a 10–20% rent edge override a job that only exists in Irving.
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Median income
17% higher
Irving's median income is 17% higher than Jacksonville
Jacksonville
$69,872
Irving
Winner$81,830
Median household income is $81,830 in Irving versus $69,872 in Jacksonville, so typical pay runs 17% higher in Irving (about $11,958 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, Irving 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
34% lower crime
Irving's crime index is 34% lower than Jacksonville
Jacksonville
150 (100 = avg)
Irving
Winner99 (100 = avg)
Irving's crime index is 99 versus 150 in Jacksonville (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 34% lower in Irving. 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, Irving 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
Irving weather is 2% more comfortable than Jacksonville
Jacksonville
73°F avg · 80°F highs · comfort 98/100
Irving
Winner70°F avg · 78°F highs · comfort 100/100
Jacksonville averages about 73°F (80°F highs); Irving averages about 70°F (78°F highs). Jacksonville sits near 73°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Irving sits near 70°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Irving 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 10% 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 17% higher ($81,830), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 70°F). That pairing is for people who will work hard and then actually use the evenings.
Irving is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 34% lower than Jacksonville (99 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
Safety is the widest gap: Irving scores 60/100 versus 48/100 in Jacksonville. Rent is $1,619/month in Irving and $1,465/month in Jacksonville, so you are not buying calm streets for free.
Jacksonville rent at $1,465/month is still below Irving's $1,619, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Typical rent stays $1,465 in Jacksonville and $1,619 in Irving.
Irving is ahead on safety (60/100 vs 48/100); Jacksonville is still viable when you have a vetted ZIP there and $1,465/month rent plus $69,872 income fit your budget better than the safety margin.
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