City comparison
No. North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 138 in Las Vegas, and its violent crime index is 110 versus 122, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Las Vegas is cheaper. Median rent is $1,563 a month versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
Las Vegas and North Las Vegas are closer on paper than many city pairs, so the move comes down to how you weight cost, safety, and climate. Typical rent sits near $1,563 in Las Vegas and $1,705 in North Las Vegas, and median household income lands at $73,877 versus $79,542. Use the category rows below to see which gaps would change your daily life.
This is a genuine split. Las Vegas wins on cost of living and North Las Vegas 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.
Visit both if you can. Cities reveal themselves in the ordinary moments, a Tuesday morning commute, a Saturday errand run, not on a weekend visit.
The move
Las Vegas and North Las Vegas are 2 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,563 a month in Las Vegas to $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas, up $142 a month (9%).
Median household income goes from $73,877 in Las Vegas to $79,542 in North Las Vegas, up $5,665 (8%).
The crime index goes from 138 in Las Vegas to 110 in North Las Vegas, down 28 points (20%).
The move
North Las Vegas and Las Vegas are 2 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas to $1,563 a month in Las Vegas, down $142 a month (8%).
Median household income goes from $79,542 in North Las Vegas to $73,877 in Las Vegas, down $5,665 (7%).
The crime index goes from 110 in North Las Vegas to 138 in Las Vegas, up 28 points (25%).
Las Vegas, NV
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North Las Vegas, NV
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Rent
8% cheaper
Las Vegas rent is 8% cheaper than North Las Vegas
Las Vegas
Winner$1,563/mo
North Las Vegas
$1,705/mo
Typical rent runs $1,563 a month in Las Vegas versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas, so Las Vegas is 8% cheaper. The monthly spread is about $142, or $1,704 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.
Planning to buy in North Las Vegas? Check mortgage rates before you decide.
Median income
8% higher
North Las Vegas's median income is 8% higher than Las Vegas
Las Vegas
$73,877
North Las Vegas
Winner$79,542
Median household income is $79,542 in North Las Vegas versus $73,877 in Las Vegas, so typical pay runs 8% higher in North Las Vegas (about $5,665 more household income a year). The income edge is modest. Treat it as extra negotiating context, not a reason to ignore rent, schools, or climate. Remote workers especially should not treat citywide pay as a personal raise if their employer will not localize salary.
Crime index
20% lower crime
North Las Vegas's crime index is 20% lower than Las Vegas
Las Vegas
138 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas
Winner110 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 138 in Las Vegas (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 20% 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. 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 North Las Vegas are about even on typical weather.
Las Vegas
71°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
North Las Vegas
71°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Las Vegas averages about 71°F (76°F highs); North Las Vegas averages about 71°F (76°F highs). Las Vegas sits near 71°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. North Las Vegas sits near 71°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 8% 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
North Las Vegas is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 8% higher here ($79,542). Start with North Las Vegas if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
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 20% lower than Las Vegas (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 50/100 in Las Vegas. Rent is $1,705/month in North Las Vegas 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 North Las Vegas's $1,705, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Typical rent stays $1,563 in Las Vegas and $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
Between Las Vegas and North Las Vegas, North Las Vegas is ahead on safety — 57/100 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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