City comparison
No. Irving's crime index is 99 versus 138 in Las Vegas, and its violent crime index is 78 versus 122, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Las Vegas is cheaper. Median rent is $1,563 a month versus $1,619 in Irving.
Safety is where Las Vegas and Irving split most clearly. Irving scores 39 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 $1,619 in Irving.
This is a genuine split. Las Vegas wins on cost of living and Irving 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 crime gap is citywide. Irving has rougher pockets and Las Vegas has quiet ones: the index tells you the average, not your block.
The move
Las Vegas and Irving are 1,060 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,563 a month in Las Vegas to $1,619 a month in Irving, up $56 a month (4%).
Median household income goes from $73,877 in Las Vegas to $81,830 in Irving, up $7,953 (11%).
The crime index goes from 138 in Las Vegas to 99 in Irving, down 39 points (28%).
The move
Irving and Las Vegas are 1,060 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,619 a month in Irving to $1,563 a month in Las Vegas, down $56 a month (3%).
Median household income goes from $81,830 in Irving to $73,877 in Las Vegas, down $7,953 (10%).
The crime index goes from 99 in Irving to 138 in Las Vegas, up 39 points (39%).
Las Vegas, NV
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Irving, TX
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Rent
3% cheaper
Las Vegas rent is 3% cheaper than Irving
Las Vegas
Winner$1,563/mo
Irving
$1,619/mo
Typical rent runs $1,563 a month in Las Vegas versus $1,619 in Irving, so Las Vegas is 3% cheaper. The monthly spread is about $56, or $672 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
11% higher
Irving's median income is 11% higher than Las Vegas
Las Vegas
$73,877
Irving
Winner$81,830
Median household income is $81,830 in Irving versus $73,877 in Las Vegas, so typical pay runs 11% higher in Irving (about $7,953 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. 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
28% lower crime
Irving's crime index is 28% lower than Las Vegas
Las Vegas
138 (100 = avg)
Irving
Winner99 (100 = avg)
Irving's crime index is 99 versus 138 in Las Vegas (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 28% 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. 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 Irving are about even on typical weather.
Las Vegas
71°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Irving
70°F avg · 78°F highs · comfort 100/100
Las Vegas averages about 71°F (76°F highs); Irving averages about 70°F (78°F highs). Las Vegas sits near 71°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. 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 3% 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
Irving is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 11% higher here ($81,830). Start with Irving if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Irving is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 28% lower than Las Vegas (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 50/100 in Las Vegas. Rent is $1,619/month in Irving and $1,563/month in Las Vegas, so you are not buying calm streets for free.
Las Vegas rent at $1,563/month is still below Irving's $1,619, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Typical rent stays $1,563 in Las Vegas and $1,619 in Irving.
Between Las Vegas and Irving, Irving is ahead on safety — 60/100 safety versus 50/100. Lean Las Vegas instead when you already know the Las Vegas block you would live on and the safety gap is acceptable.
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