City comparison
No. North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 150 in Jacksonville, and its violent crime index is 110 versus 155, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Jacksonville is cheaper. Median rent is $1,465 a month versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
Safety is where Jacksonville and North Las Vegas split most clearly. North Las Vegas scores 40 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 $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
North Las Vegas 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 North Las Vegas is the stronger move.
The crime gap is citywide. North Las Vegas has rougher pockets and Jacksonville has quiet ones: the index tells you the average, not your block.
The move
Jacksonville and North Las Vegas are 1,965 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,465 a month in Jacksonville to $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas, up $240 a month (16%).
Median household income goes from $69,872 in Jacksonville to $79,542 in North Las Vegas, up $9,670 (14%).
The crime index goes from 150 in Jacksonville to 110 in North Las Vegas, down 40 points (27%).
The move
North Las Vegas and Jacksonville are 1,965 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas to $1,465 a month in Jacksonville, down $240 a month (14%).
Median household income goes from $79,542 in North Las Vegas to $69,872 in Jacksonville, down $9,670 (12%).
The crime index goes from 110 in North Las Vegas to 150 in Jacksonville, up 40 points (36%).
Jacksonville, FL
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North Las Vegas, NV
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Rent
14% cheaper
Jacksonville rent is 14% cheaper than North Las Vegas
Jacksonville
Winner$1,465/mo
North Las Vegas
$1,705/mo
Typical rent runs $1,465 a month in Jacksonville versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas, so Jacksonville is 14% 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 $2,880, 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 North Las Vegas.
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Median income
14% higher
North Las Vegas's median income is 14% higher than Jacksonville
Jacksonville
$69,872
North Las Vegas
Winner$79,542
Median household income is $79,542 in North Las Vegas versus $69,872 in Jacksonville, so typical pay runs 14% higher in North Las Vegas (about $9,670 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. 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
27% lower crime
North Las Vegas's crime index is 27% lower than Jacksonville
Jacksonville
150 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas
Winner110 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 150 in Jacksonville (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 27% lower in North Las Vegas. 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, North Las Vegas 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
North Las Vegas weather is 2% more comfortable than Jacksonville
Jacksonville
73°F avg · 80°F highs · comfort 98/100
North Las Vegas
Winner76°F avg · 82°F highs · comfort 100/100
Jacksonville averages about 73°F (80°F highs); North Las Vegas averages about 76°F (82°F highs). Jacksonville sits near 73°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. North Las Vegas 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 14% 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 14% higher ($79,542), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 76°F). That pairing is for people who will work hard and then actually use the evenings.
North Las Vegas is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 27% lower than Jacksonville (110 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: North Las Vegas scores 57/100 versus 48/100 in Jacksonville. Rent is $1,705/month in North Las Vegas and $1,465/month in Jacksonville, so you are not buying calm streets for free.
North Las Vegas still pays more locally ($79,542 median income vs $69,872), which can offset the lease if your field pays North Las Vegas rates.
Median income is $79,542 in North Las Vegas versus $69,872 in Jacksonville.
North Las Vegas is ahead on safety (57/100 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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