City comparison
Yes. North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 144 in Glendale, and its violent crime index is 110 versus 135, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Glendale is cheaper. Median rent is $1,528 a month versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
Safety is where North Las Vegas and Glendale split most clearly. North Las Vegas scores 34 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 $1,528 in Glendale.
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. Glendale 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 Glendale has quiet ones: the index tells you the average, not your block.
The move
North Las Vegas and Glendale are 248 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas to $1,528 a month in Glendale, down $177 a month (10%).
Median household income goes from $79,542 in North Las Vegas to $73,530 in Glendale, down $6,012 (8%).
The crime index goes from 110 in North Las Vegas to 144 in Glendale, up 34 points (31%).
The move
Glendale and North Las Vegas are 248 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,528 a month in Glendale to $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas, up $177 a month (12%).
Median household income goes from $73,530 in Glendale to $79,542 in North Las Vegas, up $6,012 (8%).
The crime index goes from 144 in Glendale to 110 in North Las Vegas, down 34 points (24%).
North Las Vegas, NV
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Glendale, AZ
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Rent
10% cheaper
Glendale rent is 10% cheaper than North Las Vegas
North Las Vegas
$1,705/mo
Glendale
Winner$1,528/mo
Typical rent runs $1,528 a month in Glendale versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas, so Glendale is 10% 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 $2,124, enough to notice in savings, not enough to ignore schools, safety, or pay. Glendale 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
8% higher
North Las Vegas's median income is 8% higher than Glendale
North Las Vegas
Winner$79,542
Glendale
$73,530
Median household income is $79,542 in North Las Vegas versus $73,530 in Glendale, so typical pay runs 8% higher in North Las Vegas (about $6,012 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
24% lower crime
North Las Vegas's crime index is 24% lower than Glendale
North Las Vegas
Winner110 (100 = avg)
Glendale
144 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 144 in Glendale (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 24% 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. Glendale can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
3% more comfortable
North Las Vegas weather is 3% more comfortable than Glendale
North Las Vegas
Winner71°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Glendale
81°F avg · 87°F highs · comfort 97/100
North Las Vegas averages about 71°F (76°F highs); Glendale averages about 81°F (87°F highs). North Las Vegas sits near 71°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Glendale averages around 81°F. North Las Vegas scores 3% 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 Glendale 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 8% 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 24% lower than Glendale (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.
Fit check
People with a job, family, or neighborhood already pulling them to Glendale
Glendale is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 10% cheaper here at about $1,528 a month. Choose Glendale if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Bottom line
Neither city is a free pass on neighborhood choice, but North Las Vegas leads on safety (57/100 vs 49/100 in Glendale). Typical rent is $1,705 in North Las Vegas and $1,528 in Glendale; do not assume the cheaper lease buys the calmer blocks.
With only $177 separating typical rent, run both offer letters before housing cost alone picks the city.
Median income is $79,542 in North Las Vegas versus $73,530 in Glendale.
Between North Las Vegas and Glendale, North Las Vegas is ahead on safety — 57/100 safety versus 49/100. Lean Glendale instead when you already know the Glendale block you would live on and the safety gap is acceptable.
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