City comparison
No. North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 495 in Memphis, and its violent crime index is 110 versus 629, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Memphis is cheaper. Median rent is $1,181 a month versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
Safety is where Memphis and North Las Vegas split most clearly. North Las Vegas scores 385 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,181 in Memphis and $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
This is a genuine split. Memphis 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.
The rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. Memphis at $1,181 average has pockets that run $981 and others at $1,581: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Memphis and North Las Vegas are 1,405 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,181 a month in Memphis to $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas, up $524 a month (44%).
Median household income goes from $51,736 in Memphis to $79,542 in North Las Vegas, up $27,806 (54%).
The crime index goes from 495 in Memphis to 110 in North Las Vegas, down 385 points (78%).
The move
North Las Vegas and Memphis are 1,405 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas to $1,181 a month in Memphis, down $524 a month (31%).
Median household income goes from $79,542 in North Las Vegas to $51,736 in Memphis, down $27,806 (35%).
The crime index goes from 110 in North Las Vegas to 495 in Memphis, up 385 points (350%).
Memphis, TN
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North Las Vegas, NV
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Rent
31% cheaper
Memphis rent is 31% cheaper than North Las Vegas
Memphis
Winner$1,181/mo
North Las Vegas
$1,705/mo
Typical rent runs $1,181 a month in Memphis versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas, so Memphis is 31% cheaper. That's roughly $524/month back in your pocket ($6,288/year). Over five years that's $31,440 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, Memphis is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
54% higher
North Las Vegas's median income is 54% higher than Memphis
Memphis
$51,736
North Las Vegas
Winner$79,542
Median household income is $79,542 in North Las Vegas versus $51,736 in Memphis, so typical pay runs 54% higher in North Las Vegas (about $27,806 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. Memphis can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
78% lower crime
North Las Vegas's crime index is 78% lower than Memphis
Memphis
495 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas
Winner110 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 495 in Memphis (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 78% 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. Memphis can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
Neck and neck
Memphis and North Las Vegas are about even on typical weather.
Memphis
68°F avg · 78°F highs · comfort 100/100
North Las Vegas
76°F avg · 82°F highs · comfort 100/100
Memphis averages about 68°F (78°F highs); North Las Vegas averages about 76°F (82°F highs). Memphis sits near 68°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. North Las Vegas sits near 76°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 Memphis
Memphis is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 31% cheaper here at about $1,181 a month. Choose Memphis 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 54% 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 78% lower than Memphis (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 11/100 in Memphis. Rent is $1,705/month in North Las Vegas and $1,181/month in Memphis, so you are not buying calm streets for free.
North Las Vegas still pays more locally ($79,542 median income vs $51,736), which can offset the lease if your field pays North Las Vegas rates.
Median income is $79,542 in North Las Vegas versus $51,736 in Memphis.
Between Memphis and North Las Vegas, North Las Vegas is ahead on safety — 57/100 safety versus 11/100. Lean Memphis instead when you already know the Memphis block you would live on and the safety gap is acceptable.
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