City comparison
No. Gilbert's crime index is 47 versus 110 in North Las Vegas, and its violent crime index is 37 versus 110, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
North Las Vegas is cheaper. Median rent is $1,705 a month versus $2,110 in Gilbert.
Safety is where North Las Vegas and Gilbert split most clearly. Gilbert scores 63 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 $2,110 in Gilbert.
This is a genuine split. North Las Vegas wins on cost of living and Gilbert wins on the job market 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 rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. North Las Vegas at $1,705 average has pockets that run $1,505 and others at $2,105: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
North Las Vegas and Gilbert are 273 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas to $2,110 a month in Gilbert, up $405 a month (24%).
Median household income goes from $79,542 in North Las Vegas to $122,551 in Gilbert, up $43,009 (54%).
The crime index goes from 110 in North Las Vegas to 47 in Gilbert, down 63 points (57%).
The move
Gilbert and North Las Vegas are 273 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $2,110 a month in Gilbert to $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas, down $405 a month (19%).
Median household income goes from $122,551 in Gilbert to $79,542 in North Las Vegas, down $43,009 (35%).
The crime index goes from 47 in Gilbert to 110 in North Las Vegas, up 63 points (134%).
North Las Vegas, NV
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Gilbert, AZ
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Rent
19% cheaper
North Las Vegas rent is 19% cheaper than Gilbert
North Las Vegas
Winner$1,705/mo
Gilbert
$2,110/mo
Typical rent runs $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas versus $2,110 in Gilbert, so North Las Vegas is 19% 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 $4,860, enough to notice in savings, not enough to ignore schools, safety, or pay. North Las Vegas still wins on housing cost; just do not let a 10–20% rent edge override a job that only exists in Gilbert.
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Median income
54% higher
Gilbert's median income is 54% higher than North Las Vegas
North Las Vegas
$79,542
Gilbert
Winner$122,551
Median household income is $122,551 in Gilbert versus $79,542 in North Las Vegas, so typical pay runs 54% higher in Gilbert (about $43,009 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, Gilbert is the stronger labor market on paper. North Las Vegas can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
57% lower crime
Gilbert's crime index is 57% lower than North Las Vegas
North Las Vegas
110 (100 = avg)
Gilbert
Winner47 (100 = avg)
Gilbert's crime index is 47 versus 110 in North Las Vegas (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 57% lower in Gilbert. 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, Gilbert 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 Gilbert are about even on typical weather.
North Las Vegas
76°F avg · 82°F highs · comfort 100/100
Gilbert
80°F avg · 87°F highs · comfort 100/100
North Las Vegas averages about 76°F (82°F highs); Gilbert averages about 80°F (87°F highs). North Las Vegas sits near 76°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Gilbert sits near 80°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
People with a job, family, or neighborhood already pulling them to North Las Vegas
North Las Vegas is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 19% 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.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth
Gilbert is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 54% higher here ($122,551). Start with Gilbert if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Gilbert is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 57% lower than North Las Vegas (47 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 carries the heavier crime signal on this page (57/100 safety vs 83/100 in Gilbert). That 26-point spread matters more than the $405 rent gap when you are choosing where to walk after dark.
North Las Vegas rent at $1,705/month is still below Gilbert's $2,110, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Typical rent stays $1,705 in North Las Vegas and $2,110 in Gilbert.
Gilbert clears the bar on safety in this dataset. North Las Vegas deserves a serious look only when you already know the North Las Vegas block you would live on and the safety gap is acceptable.
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