City comparison
No. Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 209 in Louisville, and its violent crime index is 31 versus 207, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Louisville is cheaper. Median rent is $1,120 a month versus $2,014 in Frisco.
The income gap between Louisville and Frisco is significant: $66,849 median household versus $150,212. That spread matters more if you are job hunting locally than if you are remote. Typical rent is $1,120 in Louisville and $2,014 in Frisco.
Frisco is not a close call here. It leads on the job market, safety, and weather by margins that add up in daily life. Louisville makes sense if you have a specific reason, a job offer, family, or a neighborhood you already know, but on the numbers alone Frisco is the stronger move.
The rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. Louisville at $1,120 average has pockets that run $920 and others at $1,520: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Louisville and Frisco are 713 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,120 a month in Louisville to $2,014 a month in Frisco, up $894 a month (80%).
Median household income goes from $66,849 in Louisville to $150,212 in Frisco, up $83,363 (125%).
The crime index goes from 209 in Louisville to 43 in Frisco, down 166 points (79%).
The move
Frisco and Louisville are 713 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $2,014 a month in Frisco to $1,120 a month in Louisville, down $894 a month (44%).
Median household income goes from $150,212 in Frisco to $66,849 in Louisville, down $83,363 (55%).
The crime index goes from 43 in Frisco to 209 in Louisville, up 166 points (386%).
Louisville, KY
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Frisco, TX
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Rent
44% cheaper
Louisville rent is 44% cheaper than Frisco
Louisville
Winner$1,120/mo
Frisco
$2,014/mo
Typical rent runs $1,120 a month in Louisville versus $2,014 in Frisco, so Louisville is 44% cheaper. That's roughly $894/month back in your pocket ($10,728/year). Over five years that's $53,640 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 Frisco, the extra rent can be rational. If you do not, Louisville is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
125% higher
Frisco's median income is 125% higher than Louisville
Louisville
$66,849
Frisco
Winner$150,212
Median household income is $150,212 in Frisco versus $66,849 in Louisville, so typical pay runs 125% higher in Frisco (about $83,363 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, Frisco is the stronger labor market on paper. Louisville can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
79% lower crime
Frisco's crime index is 79% lower than Louisville
Louisville
209 (100 = avg)
Frisco
Winner43 (100 = avg)
Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 209 in Louisville (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 79% lower in Frisco. 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, Frisco is the easier city. Louisville can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
33% more comfortable
Frisco weather is 33% more comfortable than Louisville
Louisville
56°F avg · 65°F highs · comfort 75/100
Frisco
Winner68°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Louisville averages about 56°F (65°F highs); Frisco averages about 68°F (76°F highs). Louisville averages around 56°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. Frisco sits near 68°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Frisco scores 33% 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 Louisville 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 Louisville
Louisville is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 44% cheaper here at about $1,120 a month. Choose Louisville 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 125% higher ($150,212), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 68°F). That pairing is for people who will work hard and then actually use the evenings.
Frisco is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 79% lower than Louisville (43 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: Frisco scores 86/100 versus 38/100 in Louisville. Rent is $2,014/month in Frisco and $1,120/month in Louisville, so you are not buying calm streets for free.
Louisville rent at $1,120/month is still below Frisco's $2,014, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Typical rent stays $1,120 in Louisville and $2,014 in Frisco.
Between Louisville and Frisco, Frisco is ahead on safety — 86/100 safety versus 38/100. Lean Louisville instead when you already know the Louisville block you would live on and the safety gap is acceptable.
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