City comparison
No. Irving's crime index is 99 versus 169 in New York, and its violent crime index is 78 versus 195, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Irving is cheaper. Median rent is $1,619 a month versus $1,821 in New York.
Climate is the sharpest divide between New York and Irving. New York averages 52°F while Irving averages 70°F, a difference that affects utility bills, outdoor lifestyle, and how you feel nine months of the year. Rent runs $1,821 versus $1,619.
Irving is not a close call here. It leads on cost of living, 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 Irving is the stronger move.
The crime gap is citywide. Irving has rougher pockets and New York has quiet ones: the index tells you the average, not your block.
The move
New York and Irving are 1,377 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,821 a month in New York to $1,619 a month in Irving, down $202 a month (11%).
Median household income goes from $80,483 in New York to $81,830 in Irving, up $1,347 (2%).
The crime index goes from 169 in New York to 99 in Irving, down 70 points (41%).
The move
Irving and New York are 1,377 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,619 a month in Irving to $1,821 a month in New York, up $202 a month (12%).
Median household income goes from $81,830 in Irving to $80,483 in New York, down $1,347 (2%).
The crime index goes from 99 in Irving to 169 in New York, up 70 points (71%).
New York, NY
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Irving, TX
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Rent
11% cheaper
Irving rent is 11% cheaper than New York
New York
$1,821/mo
Irving
Winner$1,619/mo
Typical rent runs $1,619 a month in Irving versus $1,821 in New York, so Irving is 11% 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 $2,424, enough to notice in savings, not enough to ignore schools, safety, or pay. Irving still wins on housing cost; just do not let a 10–20% rent edge override a job that only exists in New York.
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Median income
2% higher
Irving's median income is 2% higher than New York
New York
$80,483
Irving
Winner$81,830
Median household income is $81,830 in Irving versus $80,483 in New York, so typical pay runs 2% higher in Irving (about $1,347 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
41% lower crime
Irving's crime index is 41% lower than New York
New York
169 (100 = avg)
Irving
Winner99 (100 = avg)
Irving's crime index is 99 versus 169 in New York (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 41% lower in Irving. 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, Irving 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
Irving weather is 56% more comfortable than New York
New York
52°F avg · 58°F highs · comfort 64/100
Irving
Winner70°F avg · 78°F highs · comfort 100/100
New York averages about 52°F (58°F highs); Irving averages about 70°F (78°F highs). New York averages around 52°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. Irving sits near 70°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Irving 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
On these five categories Irving takes the scoreboard, so you should not choose New York because the stats are kinder. They are not. Choose New York only if a job offer, family, a specific neighborhood, or a life you already started there outweighs the box score. Plenty of good moves ignore the aggregate; just do it on purpose.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside plus year-round outdoor access
Irving is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 11% cheaper here at about $1,619 a month. Choose Irving if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
It is also a match for career-focused movers who want salary upside and year-round outdoor access. Median household income runs 2% higher ($81,830), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 70°F). That pairing is for people who will work hard and then actually use the evenings.
Irving is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 41% lower than New York (99 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: Irving scores 60/100 versus 44/100 in New York. Rent is $1,619/month in Irving and $1,821/month in New York, so you are not buying calm streets for free.
Safety still diverges (60/100 in Irving vs 44/100 in New York), so climate preference should not be the only filter.
Typical rent stays $1,619 in Irving and $1,821 in New York.
Irving is ahead on safety (60/100 vs 44/100); New York is still viable when you have a vetted ZIP there and $1,821/month rent plus $80,483 income fit your budget better than the safety margin.
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