City comparison
No. Gilbert's crime index is 47 versus 138 in Las Vegas, and its violent crime index is 37 versus 122, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Las Vegas is cheaper. Median rent is $1,563 a month versus $2,110 in Gilbert.
Safety is where Las Vegas and Gilbert split most clearly. Gilbert scores 91 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,563 in Las Vegas and $2,110 in Gilbert.
This is a genuine split. Las Vegas wins on cost of living and Gilbert 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. Las Vegas at $1,563 average has pockets that run $1,363 and others at $1,963: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Las Vegas and Gilbert are 272 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,563 a month in Las Vegas to $2,110 a month in Gilbert, up $547 a month (35%).
Median household income goes from $73,877 in Las Vegas to $122,551 in Gilbert, up $48,674 (66%).
The crime index goes from 138 in Las Vegas to 47 in Gilbert, down 91 points (66%).
The move
Gilbert and Las Vegas are 272 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $2,110 a month in Gilbert to $1,563 a month in Las Vegas, down $547 a month (26%).
Median household income goes from $122,551 in Gilbert to $73,877 in Las Vegas, down $48,674 (40%).
The crime index goes from 47 in Gilbert to 138 in Las Vegas, up 91 points (194%).
Las Vegas, NV
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Gilbert, AZ
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Rent
26% cheaper
Las Vegas rent is 26% cheaper than Gilbert
Las Vegas
Winner$1,563/mo
Gilbert
$2,110/mo
Typical rent runs $1,563 a month in Las Vegas versus $2,110 in Gilbert, so Las Vegas is 26% cheaper. That's roughly $547/month back in your pocket ($6,564/year). Over five years that's $32,820 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 Gilbert, the extra rent can be rational. If you do not, Las Vegas is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
66% higher
Gilbert's median income is 66% higher than Las Vegas
Las Vegas
$73,877
Gilbert
Winner$122,551
Median household income is $122,551 in Gilbert versus $73,877 in Las Vegas, so typical pay runs 66% higher in Gilbert (about $48,674 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, Gilbert is the stronger labor market on paper. Las Vegas can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
66% lower crime
Gilbert's crime index is 66% lower than Las Vegas
Las Vegas
138 (100 = avg)
Gilbert
Winner47 (100 = avg)
Gilbert's crime index is 47 versus 138 in Las Vegas (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 66% lower in Gilbert. 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, Gilbert is the easier city. Las Vegas can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
Neck and neck
Las Vegas and Gilbert are about even on typical weather.
Las Vegas
75°F avg · 80°F highs · comfort 100/100
Gilbert
80°F avg · 87°F highs · comfort 100/100
Las Vegas averages about 75°F (80°F highs); Gilbert averages about 80°F (87°F highs). Las Vegas sits near 75°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Gilbert sits near 80°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 Las Vegas
Las Vegas is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 26% cheaper here at about $1,563 a month. Choose Las Vegas 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
Gilbert is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 66% higher here ($122,551). Start with Gilbert if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Gilbert is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 66% lower than Las Vegas (47 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 Gilbert: Gilbert scores 83/100 versus 50/100 in Las Vegas, with typical rent at $2,110 versus $1,563. I would vet the exact ZIP in Las Vegas before trading 33 safety points for housing savings.
Las Vegas rent at $1,563/month is still below Gilbert's $2,110, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Typical rent stays $1,563 in Las Vegas and $2,110 in Gilbert.
Pick Gilbert when you want the stronger safety signal (83/100). Otherwise, Las Vegas's case rests on a Las Vegas ZIP you trust at $1,563 rent.
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