City comparison
Yes. Lexington's crime index is 102 versus 110 in North Las Vegas, and its violent crime index is 72 versus 110, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Lexington is cheaper. Median rent is $1,164 a month versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
Climate is the sharpest divide between Lexington and North Las Vegas. Lexington averages 54°F while North Las Vegas averages 71°F, a difference that affects utility bills, outdoor lifestyle, and how you feel nine months of the year. Rent runs $1,164 versus $1,705.
Neither city has a clear overall edge here. Lexington costs less and North Las Vegas pays more: the right call depends on whether you are optimizing for take-home pay or monthly burn rate. Both are defensible choices for different reasons.
The rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. Lexington at $1,164 average has pockets that run $964 and others at $1,564: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Lexington and North Las Vegas are 1,686 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,164 a month in Lexington to $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas, up $541 a month (46%).
Median household income goes from $69,479 in Lexington to $79,542 in North Las Vegas, up $10,063 (14%).
The crime index goes from 102 in Lexington to 110 in North Las Vegas, up 8 points (8%).
The move
North Las Vegas and Lexington are 1,686 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas to $1,164 a month in Lexington, down $541 a month (32%).
Median household income goes from $79,542 in North Las Vegas to $69,479 in Lexington, down $10,063 (13%).
The crime index goes from 110 in North Las Vegas to 102 in Lexington, down 8 points (7%).
Lexington, KY
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Rent
32% cheaper
Lexington rent is 32% cheaper than North Las Vegas
Lexington
Winner$1,164/mo
North Las Vegas
$1,705/mo
Typical rent runs $1,164 a month in Lexington versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas, so Lexington is 32% cheaper. That's roughly $541/month back in your pocket ($6,492/year). Over five years that's $32,460 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 North Las Vegas, the extra rent can be rational. If you do not, Lexington is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
14% higher
North Las Vegas's median income is 14% higher than Lexington
Lexington
$69,479
North Las Vegas
Winner$79,542
Median household income is $79,542 in North Las Vegas versus $69,479 in Lexington, so typical pay runs 14% higher in North Las Vegas (about $10,063 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. Lexington can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
7% lower crime
Lexington's crime index is 7% lower than North Las Vegas
Lexington
Winner102 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas
110 (100 = avg)
Lexington's crime index is 102 versus 110 in North Las Vegas (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 7% lower in Lexington. The difference is noticeable without being night-and-day. You will still want to pick the neighborhood carefully in Lexington, but you will usually spend less energy on constant vigilance than you would in North Las Vegas. Tour both cities after dark before you let a modest index gap close the decision.
Typical weather
45% more comfortable
North Las Vegas weather is 45% more comfortable than Lexington
Lexington
54°F avg · 64°F highs · comfort 69/100
North Las Vegas
Winner71°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Lexington averages about 54°F (64°F highs); North Las Vegas averages about 71°F (76°F highs). Lexington averages around 54°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. North Las Vegas sits near 71°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. North Las Vegas scores 45% 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 Lexington if you already prefer its hotter or cooler pattern and have budgeted for the AC or heating that comes with it.
Fit check
Families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy
Lexington is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 32% cheaper here at about $1,164 a month. Choose Lexington if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Lexington is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 7% lower than North Las Vegas (102 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.
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 71°F). That pairing is for people who will work hard and then actually use the evenings.
Bottom line
Housing separates these metros first: $1,164/month in Lexington versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas. Median income reads $69,479 in Lexington and $79,542 in North Las Vegas, which matters when you stack rent against take-home pay.
Lexington rent at $1,164/month is still below North Las Vegas's $1,705, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Median income is $79,542 in North Las Vegas versus $69,479 in Lexington.
Lexington clears the bar on housing cost in this dataset. North Las Vegas deserves a serious look only when your $79,542 income offer in North Las Vegas outweighs saving $541/month in Lexington.
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