City comparison
No. Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 135 in Jersey City, and its violent crime index is 31 versus 152, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Jersey City is cheaper. Median rent is $2,007 a month versus $2,014 in Frisco.
Safety is where Jersey City and Frisco split most clearly. Frisco scores 92 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $2,007 in Jersey City 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. Jersey City 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 crime gap is citywide. Frisco has rougher pockets and Jersey City has quiet ones: the index tells you the average, not your block.
The move
Jersey City and Frisco are 1,356 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $2,007 a month in Jersey City to $2,014 a month in Frisco, up $7 a month (under 1%).
Median household income goes from $97,710 in Jersey City to $150,212 in Frisco, up $52,502 (54%).
The crime index goes from 135 in Jersey City to 43 in Frisco, down 92 points (68%).
The move
Frisco and Jersey City are 1,356 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $2,014 a month in Frisco to $2,007 a month in Jersey City, down $7 a month (under 1%).
Median household income goes from $150,212 in Frisco to $97,710 in Jersey City, down $52,502 (35%).
The crime index goes from 43 in Frisco to 135 in Jersey City, up 92 points (214%).
Jersey City, NJ
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Frisco, TX
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Rent
1% cheaper
Jersey City rent is 1% cheaper than Frisco
Jersey City
Winner$2,007/mo
Frisco
$2,014/mo
Typical rent runs $2,007 a month in Jersey City versus $2,014 in Frisco, so Jersey City is 1% cheaper. The monthly spread is about $7, or $84 a year: noticeable, but rent alone should not pick the city. Use this as a tie-breaker after you compare income, schools, and crime, unless you are already stretching every dollar.
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Median income
54% higher
Frisco's median income is 54% higher than Jersey City
Jersey City
$97,710
Frisco
Winner$150,212
Median household income is $150,212 in Frisco versus $97,710 in Jersey City, so typical pay runs 54% higher in Frisco (about $52,502 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. Jersey City 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 Jersey City
Jersey City
135 (100 = avg)
Frisco
Winner43 (100 = avg)
Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 135 in Jersey City (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. Jersey City can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
52% more comfortable
Frisco weather is 52% more comfortable than Jersey City
Jersey City
53°F avg · 58°F highs · comfort 66/100
Frisco
Winner68°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Jersey City averages about 53°F (58°F highs); Frisco averages about 68°F (76°F highs). Jersey City averages around 53°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. Frisco sits near 68°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Frisco scores 52% 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 Jersey City 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 Jersey City
Jersey City is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 1% cheaper here at about $2,007 a month. Choose Jersey City 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 54% 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 Jersey City (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
Neither city is a free pass on neighborhood choice, but Frisco leads on safety (86/100 vs 51/100 in Jersey City). With rent tied near $2,014/month, do not assume either lease buys the calmer blocks.
Median income is $150,212 in Frisco versus $97,710 in Jersey City — with rent matched, the paycheck gap matters more.
Weather averages land near 53°F in Jersey City and 68°F in Frisco.
Most movers who prioritize safety land in Frisco; Jersey City only makes sense when you have walked the Jersey City ZIP you would rent and accept the trade for $2,007 rent.
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