City comparison
No. North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 136 in Newark, and its violent crime index is 110 versus 159, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Newark is cheaper. Median rent is $1,392 a month versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
The income gap between Newark and North Las Vegas is significant: $52,060 median household versus $79,542. That spread matters more if you are job hunting locally than if you are remote. Typical rent is $1,392 in Newark 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. Newark 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 rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. Newark at $1,392 average has pockets that run $1,192 and others at $1,792: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Newark and North Las Vegas are 2,217 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,392 a month in Newark to $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas, up $313 a month (22%).
Median household income goes from $52,060 in Newark to $79,542 in North Las Vegas, up $27,482 (53%).
The crime index goes from 136 in Newark to 110 in North Las Vegas, down 26 points (19%).
The move
North Las Vegas and Newark are 2,217 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas to $1,392 a month in Newark, down $313 a month (18%).
Median household income goes from $79,542 in North Las Vegas to $52,060 in Newark, down $27,482 (35%).
The crime index goes from 110 in North Las Vegas to 136 in Newark, up 26 points (24%).
Newark, NJ
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North Las Vegas, NV
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Rent
18% cheaper
Newark rent is 18% cheaper than North Las Vegas
Newark
Winner$1,392/mo
North Las Vegas
$1,705/mo
Typical rent runs $1,392 a month in Newark versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas, so Newark is 18% 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 $3,756, enough to notice in savings, not enough to ignore schools, safety, or pay. Newark still wins on housing cost; just do not let a 10–20% rent edge override a job that only exists in North Las Vegas.
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Median income
53% higher
North Las Vegas's median income is 53% higher than Newark
Newark
$52,060
North Las Vegas
Winner$79,542
Median household income is $79,542 in North Las Vegas versus $52,060 in Newark, so typical pay runs 53% higher in North Las Vegas (about $27,482 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, North Las Vegas is the stronger labor market on paper. Newark can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
19% lower crime
North Las Vegas's crime index is 19% lower than Newark
Newark
136 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas
Winner110 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 136 in Newark (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 19% 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. Newark can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
45% more comfortable
North Las Vegas weather is 45% more comfortable than Newark
Newark
54°F avg · 60°F highs · comfort 69/100
North Las Vegas
Winner71°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Newark averages about 54°F (60°F highs); North Las Vegas averages about 71°F (76°F highs). Newark averages around 54°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 45% 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 Newark 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 Newark
Newark is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 18% cheaper here at about $1,392 a month. Choose Newark 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 53% 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 19% lower than Newark (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
This pair is really a paycheck comparison: North Las Vegas at $79,542 median income versus $52,060 in Newark. Housing ($1,392 in Newark, $1,705 in North Las Vegas) is secondary unless you are rent-burdened already.
North Las Vegas still pays more locally ($79,542 median income vs $52,060), which can offset the lease if your field pays North Las Vegas rates.
Typical rent stays $1,392 in Newark and $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
If local pay drives your move, North Las Vegas is the stronger match ($79,542 median income against $52,060). If an employer or family tie already points to Newark, treat $1,392/month rent and $52,060 income as the numbers that actually govern the decision.
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