City comparison
No. Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 169 in New York, and its violent crime index is 31 versus 195, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
New York is cheaper. Median rent is $1,821 a month versus $2,014 in Frisco.
The income gap between New York and Frisco is significant: $80,483 median household versus $150,212. That spread matters more if you are job hunting locally than if you are remote. Typical rent is $1,821 in New York 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. New York 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 crime gap is citywide. Frisco has rougher pockets and New York has quiet ones: the index tells you the average, not your block.
The move
New York and Frisco are 1,359 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,821 a month in New York to $2,014 a month in Frisco, up $193 a month (11%).
Median household income goes from $80,483 in New York to $150,212 in Frisco, up $69,729 (87%).
The crime index goes from 169 in New York to 43 in Frisco, down 126 points (75%).
The move
Frisco and New York are 1,359 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $2,014 a month in Frisco to $1,821 a month in New York, down $193 a month (10%).
Median household income goes from $150,212 in Frisco to $80,483 in New York, down $69,729 (46%).
The crime index goes from 43 in Frisco to 169 in New York, up 126 points (293%).
New York, NY
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Rent
10% cheaper
New York rent is 10% cheaper than Frisco
New York
Winner$1,821/mo
Frisco
$2,014/mo
Typical rent runs $1,821 a month in New York versus $2,014 in Frisco, so New York is 10% cheaper. A meaningful but not dramatic gap. Factor it into your budget alongside salary differences between the two markets. Over a year the spread is about $2,316, enough to notice in savings, not enough to ignore schools, safety, or pay. New York still wins on housing cost; just do not let a 10–20% rent edge override a job that only exists in Frisco.
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Median income
87% higher
Frisco's median income is 87% higher than New York
New York
$80,483
Frisco
Winner$150,212
Median household income is $150,212 in Frisco versus $80,483 in New York, so typical pay runs 87% higher in Frisco (about $69,729 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. New York can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
75% lower crime
Frisco's crime index is 75% lower than New York
New York
169 (100 = avg)
Frisco
Winner43 (100 = avg)
Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 169 in New York (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 75% 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. New York can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
56% more comfortable
Frisco weather is 56% more comfortable than New York
New York
52°F avg · 58°F highs · comfort 64/100
Frisco
Winner68°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
New York averages about 52°F (58°F highs); Frisco averages about 68°F (76°F highs). New York averages around 52°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 56% 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 New York 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 New York
New York is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 10% cheaper here at about $1,821 a month. Choose New York 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 87% 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 75% lower than New York (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
Crime and safety tilt toward Frisco: Frisco scores 86/100 versus 44/100 in New York, with typical rent at $2,014 versus $1,821. I would vet the exact ZIP in New York before trading 42 safety points for housing savings.
New York rent at $1,821/month is still below Frisco's $2,014, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Weather averages land near 52°F in New York and 68°F in Frisco.
If safety drives your move, Frisco is the stronger match (86/100 safety versus 44/100). If an employer or family tie already points to New York, treat $1,821/month rent and $80,483 income as the numbers that actually govern the decision.
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