City comparison
No. Fort Wayne's crime index is 104 versus 110 in North Las Vegas, and its violent crime index is 84 versus 110, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Fort Wayne is cheaper. Median rent is $999 a month versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
Climate is the sharpest divide between North Las Vegas and Fort Wayne. North Las Vegas averages 71°F while Fort Wayne averages 51°F, a difference that affects utility bills, outdoor lifestyle, and how you feel nine months of the year. Rent runs $1,705 versus $999.
Neither city has a clear overall edge here. Fort Wayne costs less and North Las Vegas pays more: the right call depends on whether you are optimizing for take-home pay or monthly burn rate. Both are defensible choices for different reasons.
The rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. Fort Wayne at $999 average has pockets that run $799 and others at $1,399: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
North Las Vegas and Fort Wayne are 1,645 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas to $999 a month in Fort Wayne, down $706 a month (41%).
Median household income goes from $79,542 in North Las Vegas to $61,422 in Fort Wayne, down $18,120 (23%).
The crime index goes from 110 in North Las Vegas to 104 in Fort Wayne, down 6 points (5%).
The move
Fort Wayne and North Las Vegas are 1,645 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $999 a month in Fort Wayne to $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas, up $706 a month (71%).
Median household income goes from $61,422 in Fort Wayne to $79,542 in North Las Vegas, up $18,120 (30%).
The crime index goes from 104 in Fort Wayne to 110 in North Las Vegas, up 6 points (6%).
North Las Vegas, NV
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Fort Wayne, IN
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Rent
41% cheaper
Fort Wayne rent is 41% cheaper than North Las Vegas
North Las Vegas
$1,705/mo
Fort Wayne
Winner$999/mo
Typical rent runs $999 a month in Fort Wayne versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas, so Fort Wayne is 41% cheaper. That's roughly $706/month back in your pocket ($8,472/year). Over five years that's $42,360 you could redirect toward a down payment, travel, or investments. Housing is the bill you pay before groceries, childcare, or a social life, so that gap shows up in how often you eat out and how panicked a rent hike feels. If you already have a high-paying offer in North Las Vegas, the extra rent can be rational. If you do not, Fort Wayne is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
30% higher
North Las Vegas's median income is 30% higher than Fort Wayne
North Las Vegas
Winner$79,542
Fort Wayne
$61,422
Median household income is $79,542 in North Las Vegas versus $61,422 in Fort Wayne, so typical pay runs 30% higher in North Las Vegas (about $18,120 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. Fort Wayne can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
5% lower crime
Fort Wayne's crime index is 5% lower than North Las Vegas
North Las Vegas
110 (100 = avg)
Fort Wayne
Winner104 (100 = avg)
Fort Wayne's crime index is 104 versus 110 in North Las Vegas (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 5% lower in Fort Wayne. The difference is noticeable without being night-and-day. You will still want to pick the neighborhood carefully in Fort Wayne, but you will usually spend less energy on constant vigilance than you would in North Las Vegas. Tour both cities after dark before you let a modest index gap close the decision.
Typical weather
64% more comfortable
North Las Vegas weather is 64% more comfortable than Fort Wayne
North Las Vegas
Winner71°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Fort Wayne
51°F avg · 59°F highs · comfort 61/100
North Las Vegas averages about 71°F (76°F highs); Fort Wayne averages about 51°F (59°F highs). North Las Vegas sits near 71°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Fort Wayne averages around 51°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. North Las Vegas scores 64% 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 Fort Wayne 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 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 30% 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.
Fit check
Families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy
Fort Wayne is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 41% cheaper here at about $999 a month. Choose Fort Wayne if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Fort Wayne is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 5% lower than North Las Vegas (104 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
North Las Vegas runs $1,705/month while Fort Wayne sits at $999 — roughly 41% lower on typical leases. Unless your offer letter is North Las Vegas-sized, that monthly gap compounds fast.
Fort Wayne rent at $999/month is still below North Las Vegas's $1,705, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Median income is $79,542 in North Las Vegas versus $61,422 in Fort Wayne.
Between North Las Vegas and Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne is ahead on housing cost — $999/month rent against $1,705. Lean North Las Vegas instead when your $79,542 income offer in North Las Vegas outweighs saving $706/month in Fort Wayne.
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