City comparison
No. Madison's crime index is 91 versus 110 in North Las Vegas, and its violent crime index is 68 versus 110, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Madison is cheaper. Median rent is $1,413 a month versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
Climate is the sharpest divide between North Las Vegas and Madison. North Las Vegas averages 76°F while Madison averages 52°F, a difference that affects utility bills, outdoor lifestyle, and how you feel nine months of the year. Rent runs $1,705 versus $1,413.
Neither city has a clear overall edge here. Madison costs less and North Las Vegas pays more: the right call depends on whether you are optimizing for take-home pay or monthly burn rate. Both are defensible choices for different reasons.
The rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. Madison at $1,413 average has pockets that run $1,213 and others at $1,813: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
North Las Vegas and Madison are 1,442 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas to $1,413 a month in Madison, down $292 a month (17%).
Median household income goes from $79,542 in North Las Vegas to $78,050 in Madison, down $1,492 (2%).
The crime index goes from 110 in North Las Vegas to 91 in Madison, down 19 points (17%).
The move
Madison and North Las Vegas are 1,442 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,413 a month in Madison to $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas, up $292 a month (21%).
Median household income goes from $78,050 in Madison to $79,542 in North Las Vegas, up $1,492 (2%).
The crime index goes from 91 in Madison to 110 in North Las Vegas, up 19 points (21%).
North Las Vegas, NV
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Madison, WI
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Rent
17% cheaper
Madison rent is 17% cheaper than North Las Vegas
North Las Vegas
$1,705/mo
Madison
Winner$1,413/mo
Typical rent runs $1,413 a month in Madison versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas, so Madison is 17% 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 $3,504, enough to notice in savings, not enough to ignore schools, safety, or pay. Madison 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
2% higher
North Las Vegas's median income is 2% higher than Madison
North Las Vegas
Winner$79,542
Madison
$78,050
Median household income is $79,542 in North Las Vegas versus $78,050 in Madison, so typical pay runs 2% higher in North Las Vegas (about $1,492 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
17% lower crime
Madison's crime index is 17% lower than North Las Vegas
North Las Vegas
110 (100 = avg)
Madison
Winner91 (100 = avg)
Madison's crime index is 91 versus 110 in North Las Vegas (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 17% lower in Madison. 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, Madison 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
56% more comfortable
North Las Vegas weather is 56% more comfortable than Madison
North Las Vegas
Winner76°F avg · 82°F highs · comfort 100/100
Madison
52°F avg · 62°F highs · comfort 64/100
North Las Vegas averages about 76°F (82°F highs); Madison averages about 52°F (62°F highs). North Las Vegas sits near 76°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Madison averages around 52°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. North Las Vegas scores 56% 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 Madison 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 2% higher ($79,542), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 76°F). That pairing is for people who will work hard and then actually use the evenings.
Fit check
Families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy
Madison is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 17% cheaper here at about $1,413 a month. Choose Madison if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Madison is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 17% lower than North Las Vegas (91 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
Weather separates these metros: $1,705/month rent in North Las Vegas at 76°F versus $1,413 in Madison at 52°F. Income runs $79,542 vs $78,050, but the daily feel of the move is the temperature gap.
North Las Vegas still pays more locally ($79,542 median income vs $78,050), which can offset the lease if your field pays North Las Vegas rates.
Safety scores read 57/100 in North Las Vegas and 63/100 in Madison.
North Las Vegas wins on climate (76°F vs 52°F); Madison is the better fit if $1,413 rent and $78,050 pay matter more than daily weather.
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