City comparison
No. Garland's crime index is 87 versus 110 in North Las Vegas, and its violent crime index is 62 versus 110, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Garland is cheaper. Median rent is $1,641 a month versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
Safety is where North Las Vegas and Garland split most clearly. Garland scores 23 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,705 in North Las Vegas and $1,641 in Garland.
This is a genuine split. North Las Vegas wins on the job market and Garland wins on cost of living and safety. Which matters more depends entirely on how you live: remote workers and families weight these categories differently than commuters or single professionals.
The crime gap is citywide. Garland has rougher pockets and North Las Vegas has quiet ones: the index tells you the average, not your block.
The move
North Las Vegas and Garland are 1,074 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas to $1,641 a month in Garland, down $64 a month (4%).
Median household income goes from $79,542 in North Las Vegas to $76,320 in Garland, down $3,222 (4%).
The crime index goes from 110 in North Las Vegas to 87 in Garland, down 23 points (21%).
The move
Garland and North Las Vegas are 1,074 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,641 a month in Garland to $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas, up $64 a month (4%).
Median household income goes from $76,320 in Garland to $79,542 in North Las Vegas, up $3,222 (4%).
The crime index goes from 87 in Garland to 110 in North Las Vegas, up 23 points (26%).
North Las Vegas, NV
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Garland, TX
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Rent
4% cheaper
Garland rent is 4% cheaper than North Las Vegas
North Las Vegas
$1,705/mo
Garland
Winner$1,641/mo
Typical rent runs $1,641 a month in Garland versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas, so Garland is 4% cheaper. The monthly spread is about $64, or $768 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
4% higher
North Las Vegas's median income is 4% higher than Garland
North Las Vegas
Winner$79,542
Garland
$76,320
Median household income is $79,542 in North Las Vegas versus $76,320 in Garland, so typical pay runs 4% higher in North Las Vegas (about $3,222 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
21% lower crime
Garland's crime index is 21% lower than North Las Vegas
North Las Vegas
110 (100 = avg)
Garland
Winner87 (100 = avg)
Garland's crime index is 87 versus 110 in North Las Vegas (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 21% lower in Garland. 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, Garland is the easier city. North Las Vegas can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
Neck and neck
North Las Vegas and Garland are about even on typical weather.
North Las Vegas
76°F avg · 82°F highs · comfort 100/100
Garland
66°F avg · 73°F highs · comfort 100/100
North Las Vegas averages about 76°F (82°F highs); Garland averages about 66°F (73°F highs). North Las Vegas sits near 76°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Garland sits near 66°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. On daily comfort these two are close enough that the better fit is whichever season you already know you can live with.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth
North Las Vegas is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 4% higher here ($79,542). Start with North Las Vegas if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Fit check
Families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy
Garland is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 4% cheaper here at about $1,641 a month. Choose Garland if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Garland is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 21% lower than North Las Vegas (87 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: Garland scores 64/100 versus 57/100 in North Las Vegas. Rent is $1,641/month in Garland and $1,705/month in North Las Vegas, so you are not buying calm streets for free.
Garland rent at $1,641/month is still below North Las Vegas's $1,705, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Typical rent stays $1,641 in Garland and $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
Garland is ahead on safety (64/100 vs 57/100); North Las Vegas is still viable when you have a vetted ZIP there and $1,705/month rent plus $79,542 income fit your budget better than the safety margin.
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