City comparison
Yes. North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 134 in Huntsville, and its violent crime index is 110 versus 127, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Huntsville is cheaper. Median rent is $1,171 a month versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
The cost gap between North Las Vegas and Huntsville is the real story here. Huntsville comes in 31% cheaper on typical rent ($1,705 vs $1,171), which over a year adds up to $6,408. Median household income runs $79,542 in North Las Vegas and $74,714 in Huntsville.
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. Huntsville 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. Huntsville at $1,171 average has pockets that run $971 and others at $1,571: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
North Las Vegas and Huntsville are 1,603 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas to $1,171 a month in Huntsville, down $534 a month (31%).
Median household income goes from $79,542 in North Las Vegas to $74,714 in Huntsville, down $4,828 (6%).
The crime index goes from 110 in North Las Vegas to 134 in Huntsville, up 24 points (22%).
The move
Huntsville and North Las Vegas are 1,603 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,171 a month in Huntsville to $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas, up $534 a month (46%).
Median household income goes from $74,714 in Huntsville to $79,542 in North Las Vegas, up $4,828 (6%).
The crime index goes from 134 in Huntsville to 110 in North Las Vegas, down 24 points (18%).
North Las Vegas, NV
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Huntsville, AL
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Rent
31% cheaper
Huntsville rent is 31% cheaper than North Las Vegas
North Las Vegas
$1,705/mo
Huntsville
Winner$1,171/mo
Typical rent runs $1,171 a month in Huntsville versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas, so Huntsville is 31% cheaper. That's roughly $534/month back in your pocket ($6,408/year). Over five years that's $32,040 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, Huntsville is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
6% higher
North Las Vegas's median income is 6% higher than Huntsville
North Las Vegas
Winner$79,542
Huntsville
$74,714
Median household income is $79,542 in North Las Vegas versus $74,714 in Huntsville, so typical pay runs 6% higher in North Las Vegas (about $4,828 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
18% lower crime
North Las Vegas's crime index is 18% lower than Huntsville
North Las Vegas
Winner110 (100 = avg)
Huntsville
134 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 134 in Huntsville (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 18% 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. Huntsville can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
6% more comfortable
North Las Vegas weather is 6% more comfortable than Huntsville
North Las Vegas
Winner71°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Huntsville
63°F avg · 74°F highs · comfort 94/100
North Las Vegas averages about 71°F (76°F highs); Huntsville averages about 63°F (74°F highs). North Las Vegas sits near 71°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Huntsville averages around 63°F. North Las Vegas scores 6% 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 Huntsville 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 6% 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 18% lower than Huntsville (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 Huntsville
Huntsville is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 31% cheaper here at about $1,171 a month. Choose Huntsville if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Bottom line
On rent alone, Huntsville undercuts North Las Vegas by $534/month ($1,171 vs $1,705). I would not pick North Las Vegas on housing cost without a job that clears that spread.
Huntsville rent at $1,171/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 $74,714 in Huntsville.
Between North Las Vegas and Huntsville, Huntsville is ahead on housing cost — $1,171/month rent against $1,705. Lean North Las Vegas instead when your $79,542 income offer in North Las Vegas outweighs saving $534/month in Huntsville.
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