City comparison
No. North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 124 in Lincoln, and its violent crime index is 110 versus 114, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Lincoln is cheaper. Median rent is $1,086 a month versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
Climate is the sharpest divide between Lincoln and North Las Vegas. Lincoln averages 55°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 $1,086 versus $1,705.
North Las Vegas is not a close call here. It leads on the job market, safety, and weather by margins that add up in daily life. Lincoln makes sense if you have a specific reason, a job offer, family, or a neighborhood you already know, but on the numbers alone North Las Vegas is the stronger move.
The rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. Lincoln at $1,086 average has pockets that run $886 and others at $1,486: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Lincoln and North Las Vegas are 1,045 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,086 a month in Lincoln to $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas, up $619 a month (57%).
Median household income goes from $71,867 in Lincoln to $79,542 in North Las Vegas, up $7,675 (11%).
The crime index goes from 124 in Lincoln to 110 in North Las Vegas, down 14 points (11%).
The move
North Las Vegas and Lincoln are 1,045 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas to $1,086 a month in Lincoln, down $619 a month (36%).
Median household income goes from $79,542 in North Las Vegas to $71,867 in Lincoln, down $7,675 (10%).
The crime index goes from 110 in North Las Vegas to 124 in Lincoln, up 14 points (13%).
Lincoln, NE
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North Las Vegas, NV
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Rent
36% cheaper
Lincoln rent is 36% cheaper than North Las Vegas
Lincoln
Winner$1,086/mo
North Las Vegas
$1,705/mo
Typical rent runs $1,086 a month in Lincoln versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas, so Lincoln is 36% cheaper. That's roughly $619/month back in your pocket ($7,428/year). Over five years that's $37,140 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, Lincoln is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
11% higher
North Las Vegas's median income is 11% higher than Lincoln
Lincoln
$71,867
North Las Vegas
Winner$79,542
Median household income is $79,542 in North Las Vegas versus $71,867 in Lincoln, so typical pay runs 11% higher in North Las Vegas (about $7,675 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. Lincoln can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
11% lower crime
North Las Vegas's crime index is 11% lower than Lincoln
Lincoln
124 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas
Winner110 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 124 in Lincoln (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 11% lower in North Las Vegas. The difference is noticeable without being night-and-day. You will still want to pick the neighborhood carefully in North Las Vegas, but you will usually spend less energy on constant vigilance than you would in Lincoln. Tour both cities after dark before you let a modest index gap close the decision.
Typical weather
39% more comfortable
North Las Vegas weather is 39% more comfortable than Lincoln
Lincoln
55°F avg · 64°F highs · comfort 72/100
North Las Vegas
Winner71°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Lincoln averages about 55°F (64°F highs); North Las Vegas averages about 71°F (76°F highs). Lincoln averages around 55°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 39% 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln
Lincoln is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 36% cheaper here at about $1,086 a month. Choose Lincoln 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 11% 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.
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 11% lower than Lincoln (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
Housing separates these metros first: $1,086/month in Lincoln versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas. Median income reads $71,867 in Lincoln and $79,542 in North Las Vegas, which matters when you stack rent against take-home pay.
Lincoln rent at $1,086/month is still below North Las Vegas's $1,705, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Safety scores read 53/100 in Lincoln and 57/100 in North Las Vegas.
Pick Lincoln when shaving $619 off rent at $1,086/month is the priority. Otherwise, North Las Vegas's case rests on $1,705/month rent with $79,542 local income.
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