City comparison
No. Port St Lucie's crime index is 38 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 $1,937 in Port St Lucie.
Safety is where North Las Vegas and Port St Lucie split most clearly. Port St Lucie scores 72 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 $1,937 in Port St Lucie.
Neither city has a clear overall edge here. North Las Vegas costs less and Port St Lucie 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 crime gap is citywide. Port St Lucie has rougher pockets and North Las Vegas has quiet ones: the index tells you the average, not your block.
The move
North Las Vegas and Port St Lucie are 2,121 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas to $1,937 a month in Port St Lucie, up $232 a month (14%).
Median household income goes from $79,542 in North Las Vegas to $80,648 in Port St Lucie, up $1,106 (1%).
The crime index goes from 110 in North Las Vegas to 38 in Port St Lucie, down 72 points (65%).
The move
Port St Lucie and North Las Vegas are 2,121 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,937 a month in Port St Lucie to $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas, down $232 a month (12%).
Median household income goes from $80,648 in Port St Lucie to $79,542 in North Las Vegas, down $1,106 (1%).
The crime index goes from 38 in Port St Lucie to 110 in North Las Vegas, up 72 points (189%).
North Las Vegas, NV
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Port St Lucie, FL
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Rent
12% cheaper
North Las Vegas rent is 12% cheaper than Port St Lucie
North Las Vegas
Winner$1,705/mo
Port St Lucie
$1,937/mo
Typical rent runs $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas versus $1,937 in Port St Lucie, so North Las Vegas is 12% 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 $2,784, 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 Port St Lucie.
Planning to buy in North Las Vegas? Check mortgage rates before you decide.
Median income
1% higher
Port St Lucie's median income is 1% higher than North Las Vegas
North Las Vegas
$79,542
Port St Lucie
Winner$80,648
Median household income is $80,648 in Port St Lucie versus $79,542 in North Las Vegas, so typical pay runs 1% higher in Port St Lucie (about $1,106 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
65% lower crime
Port St Lucie's crime index is 65% lower than North Las Vegas
North Las Vegas
110 (100 = avg)
Port St Lucie
Winner38 (100 = avg)
Port St Lucie's crime index is 38 versus 110 in North Las Vegas (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 65% lower in Port St Lucie. 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, Port St Lucie 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
1% more comfortable
North Las Vegas weather is 1% more comfortable than Port St Lucie
North Las Vegas
Winner71°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Port St Lucie
72°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 99/100
North Las Vegas averages about 71°F (76°F highs); Port St Lucie averages about 72°F (76°F highs). North Las Vegas sits near 71°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Port St Lucie sits near 72°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. North Las Vegas scores 1% 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 Port St Lucie if you already prefer its hotter or cooler pattern and have budgeted for the AC or heating that comes with it.
Fit check
Outdoor enthusiasts and people who need year-round access to nature for their wellbeing
North Las Vegas is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 12% 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.
Pick North Las Vegas if you are an outdoor enthusiast or you need year-round access to nature for your wellbeing. Typical conditions (71°F) beat Port St Lucie on this page's weather index by 1%. Port St Lucie may pay more or cost less, but North Las Vegas is the city where the forecast fights you less.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth
Port St Lucie is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 1% higher here ($80,648). Start with Port St Lucie if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Port St Lucie is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 65% lower than North Las Vegas (38 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
Crime and safety tilt toward Port St Lucie: Port St Lucie scores 89/100 versus 57/100 in North Las Vegas, with typical rent at $1,937 versus $1,705. I would vet the exact ZIP in North Las Vegas before trading 32 safety points for housing savings.
Port St Lucie still pays more locally ($80,648 median income vs $79,542), which can offset the lease if your field pays Port St Lucie rates.
Median income is $80,648 in Port St Lucie versus $79,542 in North Las Vegas.
If safety drives your move, Port St Lucie is the stronger match (89/100 safety versus 57/100). If an employer or family tie already points to North Las Vegas, treat $1,705/month rent and $79,542 income as the numbers that actually govern the decision.
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