City comparison
No. North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 169 in New York, and its violent crime index is 110 versus 195, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
North Las Vegas is cheaper. Median rent is $1,705 a month versus $1,821 in New York.
Climate is the sharpest divide between New York and North Las Vegas. New York averages 52°F while North Las Vegas averages 71°F, a difference that affects utility bills, outdoor lifestyle, and how you feel nine months of the year. Rent runs $1,821 versus $1,705.
North Las Vegas is not a close call here. It leads on cost of living, 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 North Las Vegas is the stronger move.
The crime gap is citywide. North Las Vegas has rougher pockets and New York has quiet ones: the index tells you the average, not your block.
The move
New York and North Las Vegas are 2,226 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,821 a month in New York to $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas, down $116 a month (6%).
Median household income goes from $80,483 in New York to $79,542 in North Las Vegas, down $941 (1%).
The crime index goes from 169 in New York to 110 in North Las Vegas, down 59 points (35%).
The move
North Las Vegas and New York are 2,226 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas to $1,821 a month in New York, up $116 a month (7%).
Median household income goes from $79,542 in North Las Vegas to $80,483 in New York, up $941 (1%).
The crime index goes from 110 in North Las Vegas to 169 in New York, up 59 points (54%).
New York, NY
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North Las Vegas, NV
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Rent
6% cheaper
North Las Vegas rent is 6% cheaper than New York
New York
$1,821/mo
North Las Vegas
Winner$1,705/mo
Typical rent runs $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas versus $1,821 in New York, so North Las Vegas is 6% cheaper. The monthly spread is about $116, or $1,392 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
1% higher
New York's median income is 1% higher than North Las Vegas
New York
Winner$80,483
North Las Vegas
$79,542
Median household income is $80,483 in New York versus $79,542 in North Las Vegas, so typical pay runs 1% higher in New York (about $941 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
35% lower crime
North Las Vegas's crime index is 35% lower than New York
New York
169 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas
Winner110 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 169 in New York (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 35% 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. 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
North Las Vegas weather is 56% more comfortable than New York
New York
52°F avg · 58°F highs · comfort 64/100
North Las Vegas
Winner71°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
New York averages about 52°F (58°F highs); North Las Vegas averages about 71°F (76°F highs). New York averages around 52°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 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
Career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth
New York is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 1% higher here ($80,483). Start with New York if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Fit check
Outdoor enthusiasts and people who need year-round access to nature for their wellbeing
North Las Vegas is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 6% cheaper here at about $1,705 a month. Choose North Las Vegas if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Pick North Las Vegas if you are an outdoor enthusiast or you need year-round access to nature for your wellbeing. Typical conditions (71°F) beat New York on this page's weather index by 56%. New York may pay more or cost less, but North Las Vegas is the city where the forecast fights you less.
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 35% lower than New York (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
Weather separates these metros: $1,705/month rent in North Las Vegas at 71°F versus $1,821 in New York at 52°F. Income runs $79,542 vs $80,483, but the daily feel of the move is the temperature gap.
With only $116 separating typical rent, run both offer letters before housing cost alone picks the city.
Typical rent stays $1,705 in North Las Vegas and $1,821 in New York.
Between New York and North Las Vegas, North Las Vegas is ahead on climate — 71°F typical weather versus 52°F. Lean New York instead when you would rather tolerate 52°F than optimize for North Las Vegas's comfort score.
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