City comparison
No. Gilbert's crime index is 47 versus 169 in New York, and its violent crime index is 37 versus 195, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
New York is cheaper. Median rent is $1,821 a month versus $2,110 in Gilbert.
Safety is where New York and Gilbert split most clearly. Gilbert scores 122 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,821 in New York and $2,110 in Gilbert.
Gilbert 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 Gilbert is the stronger move.
The crime gap is citywide. Gilbert has rougher pockets and New York has quiet ones: the index tells you the average, not your block.
The move
New York and Gilbert are 2,128 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,821 a month in New York to $2,110 a month in Gilbert, up $289 a month (16%).
Median household income goes from $80,483 in New York to $122,551 in Gilbert, up $42,068 (52%).
The crime index goes from 169 in New York to 47 in Gilbert, down 122 points (72%).
The move
Gilbert and New York are 2,128 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $2,110 a month in Gilbert to $1,821 a month in New York, down $289 a month (14%).
Median household income goes from $122,551 in Gilbert to $80,483 in New York, down $42,068 (34%).
The crime index goes from 47 in Gilbert to 169 in New York, up 122 points (260%).
New York, NY
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Rent
14% cheaper
New York rent is 14% cheaper than Gilbert
New York
Winner$1,821/mo
Gilbert
$2,110/mo
Typical rent runs $1,821 a month in New York versus $2,110 in Gilbert, so New York is 14% 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 $3,468, 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 Gilbert.
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Median income
52% higher
Gilbert's median income is 52% higher than New York
New York
$80,483
Gilbert
Winner$122,551
Median household income is $122,551 in Gilbert versus $80,483 in New York, so typical pay runs 52% higher in Gilbert (about $42,068 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, Gilbert 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
72% lower crime
Gilbert's crime index is 72% lower than New York
New York
169 (100 = avg)
Gilbert
Winner47 (100 = avg)
Gilbert's crime index is 47 versus 169 in New York (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 72% lower in Gilbert. 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, Gilbert 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
Gilbert weather is 56% more comfortable than New York
New York
52°F avg · 58°F highs · comfort 64/100
Gilbert
Winner80°F avg · 87°F highs · comfort 100/100
New York averages about 52°F (58°F highs); Gilbert averages about 80°F (87°F highs). New York averages around 52°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. Gilbert sits near 80°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Gilbert 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 14% 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 52% higher ($122,551), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 80°F). That pairing is for people who will work hard and then actually use the evenings.
Gilbert is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 72% lower than New York (47 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 Gilbert: Gilbert scores 83/100 versus 44/100 in New York, with typical rent at $2,110 versus $1,821. I would vet the exact ZIP in New York before trading 39 safety points for housing savings.
Safety still diverges (83/100 in Gilbert vs 44/100 in New York), so climate preference should not be the only filter.
Median income is $122,551 in Gilbert versus $80,483 in New York.
Pick Gilbert when you want the stronger safety signal (83/100). Otherwise, New York's case rests on a New York ZIP you trust at $1,821 rent.
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