City comparison
No. Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 282 in Nashville, and its violent crime index is 31 versus 309, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Nashville is cheaper. Median rent is $1,586 a month versus $2,014 in Frisco.
The income gap between Nashville and Frisco is significant: $77,371 median household versus $150,212. That spread matters more if you are job hunting locally than if you are remote. Typical rent is $1,586 in Nashville 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. Nashville 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. Nashville at $1,586 average has pockets that run $1,386 and others at $1,986: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Nashville and Frisco are 607 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,586 a month in Nashville to $2,014 a month in Frisco, up $428 a month (27%).
Median household income goes from $77,371 in Nashville to $150,212 in Frisco, up $72,841 (94%).
The crime index goes from 282 in Nashville to 43 in Frisco, down 239 points (85%).
The move
Frisco and Nashville are 607 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $2,014 a month in Frisco to $1,586 a month in Nashville, down $428 a month (21%).
Median household income goes from $150,212 in Frisco to $77,371 in Nashville, down $72,841 (48%).
The crime index goes from 43 in Frisco to 282 in Nashville, up 239 points (556%).
Nashville, TN
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Frisco, TX
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Rent
21% cheaper
Nashville rent is 21% cheaper than Frisco
Nashville
Winner$1,586/mo
Frisco
$2,014/mo
Typical rent runs $1,586 a month in Nashville versus $2,014 in Frisco, so Nashville is 21% cheaper. That's roughly $428/month back in your pocket ($5,136/year). Over five years that's $25,680 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, Nashville is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
94% higher
Frisco's median income is 94% higher than Nashville
Nashville
$77,371
Frisco
Winner$150,212
Median household income is $150,212 in Frisco versus $77,371 in Nashville, so typical pay runs 94% higher in Frisco (about $72,841 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. Nashville can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
85% lower crime
Frisco's crime index is 85% lower than Nashville
Nashville
282 (100 = avg)
Frisco
Winner43 (100 = avg)
Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 282 in Nashville (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 85% 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. Nashville can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
3% more comfortable
Frisco weather is 3% more comfortable than Nashville
Nashville
64°F avg · 74°F highs · comfort 97/100
Frisco
Winner68°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Nashville averages about 64°F (74°F highs); Frisco averages about 68°F (76°F highs). Nashville averages around 64°F. Frisco sits near 68°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Frisco scores 3% 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 Nashville 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 Nashville
Nashville is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 21% cheaper here at about $1,586 a month. Choose Nashville 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 94% 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 85% lower than Nashville (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
Neither city is a free pass on neighborhood choice, but Frisco leads on safety (86/100 vs 28/100 in Nashville). Typical rent is $2,014 in Frisco and $1,586 in Nashville; do not assume the cheaper lease buys the calmer blocks.
Nashville rent at $1,586/month is still below Frisco's $2,014, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Typical rent stays $1,586 in Nashville and $2,014 in Frisco.
Most movers who prioritize safety land in Frisco; Nashville only makes sense when you have walked the Nashville ZIP you would rent and accept the trade for $1,586 rent.
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