City comparison
No. North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 282 in Nashville, and its violent crime index is 110 versus 309, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Nashville is cheaper. Median rent is $1,586 a month versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
Safety is where Nashville and North Las Vegas split most clearly. North Las Vegas scores 172 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,586 in Nashville and $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
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. Nashville 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 crime gap is citywide. North Las Vegas has rougher pockets and Nashville has quiet ones: the index tells you the average, not your block.
The move
Nashville and North Las Vegas are 1,574 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,586 a month in Nashville to $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas, up $119 a month (8%).
Median household income goes from $77,371 in Nashville to $79,542 in North Las Vegas, up $2,171 (3%).
The crime index goes from 282 in Nashville to 110 in North Las Vegas, down 172 points (61%).
The move
North Las Vegas and Nashville are 1,574 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas to $1,586 a month in Nashville, down $119 a month (7%).
Median household income goes from $79,542 in North Las Vegas to $77,371 in Nashville, down $2,171 (3%).
The crime index goes from 110 in North Las Vegas to 282 in Nashville, up 172 points (156%).
Nashville, TN
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North Las Vegas, NV
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Rent
7% cheaper
Nashville rent is 7% cheaper than North Las Vegas
Nashville
Winner$1,586/mo
North Las Vegas
$1,705/mo
Typical rent runs $1,586 a month in Nashville versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas, so Nashville is 7% cheaper. The monthly spread is about $119, or $1,428 a year: noticeable, but rent alone should not pick the city. Use this as a tie-breaker after you compare income, schools, and crime, unless you are already stretching every dollar.
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Median income
3% higher
North Las Vegas's median income is 3% higher than Nashville
Nashville
$77,371
North Las Vegas
Winner$79,542
Median household income is $79,542 in North Las Vegas versus $77,371 in Nashville, so typical pay runs 3% higher in North Las Vegas (about $2,171 more household income a year). The income edge is modest. Treat it as extra negotiating context, not a reason to ignore rent, schools, or climate. Remote workers especially should not treat citywide pay as a personal raise if their employer will not localize salary.
Crime index
61% lower crime
North Las Vegas's crime index is 61% lower than Nashville
Nashville
282 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas
Winner110 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 282 in Nashville (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 61% 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. Nashville can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
20% more comfortable
North Las Vegas weather is 20% more comfortable than Nashville
Nashville
59°F avg · 69°F highs · comfort 83/100
North Las Vegas
Winner71°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Nashville averages about 59°F (69°F highs); North Las Vegas averages about 71°F (76°F highs). Nashville averages around 59°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 20% 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 7% 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 3% 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 61% lower than Nashville (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
Crime and safety tilt toward North Las Vegas: North Las Vegas scores 57/100 versus 28/100 in Nashville, with typical rent at $1,705 versus $1,586. I would vet the exact ZIP in Nashville before trading 29 safety points for housing savings.
Safety still diverges (57/100 in North Las Vegas vs 28/100 in Nashville), so climate preference should not be the only filter.
Typical rent stays $1,586 in Nashville and $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
North Las Vegas clears the bar on safety in this dataset. Nashville deserves a serious look only when you already know the Nashville block you would live on and the safety gap is acceptable.
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