City comparison
No. Laredo's crime index is 90 versus 110 in North Las Vegas, and its violent crime index is 99 versus 110, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Laredo is cheaper. Median rent is $1,030 a month versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
The cost gap between North Las Vegas and Laredo is the real story here. Laredo comes in 40% cheaper on typical rent ($1,705 vs $1,030), which over a year adds up to $8,100. Median household income runs $79,542 in North Las Vegas and $63,915 in Laredo.
This is a genuine split. North Las Vegas wins on the job market and Laredo 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 rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. Laredo at $1,030 average has pockets that run $830 and others at $1,430: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
North Las Vegas and Laredo are 1,093 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas to $1,030 a month in Laredo, down $675 a month (40%).
Median household income goes from $79,542 in North Las Vegas to $63,915 in Laredo, down $15,627 (20%).
The crime index goes from 110 in North Las Vegas to 90 in Laredo, down 20 points (18%).
The move
Laredo and North Las Vegas are 1,093 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,030 a month in Laredo to $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas, up $675 a month (66%).
Median household income goes from $63,915 in Laredo to $79,542 in North Las Vegas, up $15,627 (24%).
The crime index goes from 90 in Laredo to 110 in North Las Vegas, up 20 points (22%).
North Las Vegas, NV
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Laredo, TX
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Rent
40% cheaper
Laredo rent is 40% cheaper than North Las Vegas
North Las Vegas
$1,705/mo
Laredo
Winner$1,030/mo
Typical rent runs $1,030 a month in Laredo versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas, so Laredo is 40% cheaper. That's roughly $675/month back in your pocket ($8,100/year). Over five years that's $40,500 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, Laredo is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
24% higher
North Las Vegas's median income is 24% higher than Laredo
North Las Vegas
Winner$79,542
Laredo
$63,915
Median household income is $79,542 in North Las Vegas versus $63,915 in Laredo, so typical pay runs 24% higher in North Las Vegas (about $15,627 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. Laredo can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
18% lower crime
Laredo's crime index is 18% lower than North Las Vegas
North Las Vegas
110 (100 = avg)
Laredo
Winner90 (100 = avg)
Laredo's crime index is 90 versus 110 in North Las Vegas (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 18% lower in Laredo. 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, Laredo 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 Laredo are about even on typical weather.
North Las Vegas
76°F avg · 82°F highs · comfort 100/100
Laredo
73°F avg · 81°F highs · comfort 100/100
North Las Vegas averages about 76°F (82°F highs); Laredo averages about 73°F (81°F highs). North Las Vegas sits near 76°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Laredo sits near 73°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 24% 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
Laredo is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 40% cheaper here at about $1,030 a month. Choose Laredo if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Laredo 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 North Las Vegas (90 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 Laredo sits at $1,030 — roughly 40% lower on typical leases. Unless your offer letter is North Las Vegas-sized, that monthly gap compounds fast.
Laredo rent at $1,030/month is still below North Las Vegas's $1,705, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Safety scores read 57/100 in North Las Vegas and 63/100 in Laredo.
Laredo is the default on housing cost at $1,030/month versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas; North Las Vegas stays in play when $79,542 local pay or an existing job offer outweighs the $675 lease gap.
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