City comparison
No. North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 141 in Omaha, and its violent crime index is 110 versus 102, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Omaha is cheaper. Median rent is $1,187 a month versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
The cost gap between Omaha and North Las Vegas is the real story here. Omaha comes in 30% cheaper on typical rent ($1,187 vs $1,705), which over a year adds up to $6,216. Median household income runs $73,201 in Omaha and $79,542 in North Las Vegas.
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. Omaha 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. Omaha at $1,187 average has pockets that run $987 and others at $1,587: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Omaha and North Las Vegas are 1,088 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,187 a month in Omaha to $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas, up $518 a month (44%).
Median household income goes from $73,201 in Omaha to $79,542 in North Las Vegas, up $6,341 (9%).
The crime index goes from 141 in Omaha to 110 in North Las Vegas, down 31 points (22%).
The move
North Las Vegas and Omaha are 1,088 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas to $1,187 a month in Omaha, down $518 a month (30%).
Median household income goes from $79,542 in North Las Vegas to $73,201 in Omaha, down $6,341 (8%).
The crime index goes from 110 in North Las Vegas to 141 in Omaha, up 31 points (28%).
Omaha, NE
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North Las Vegas, NV
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Rent
30% cheaper
Omaha rent is 30% cheaper than North Las Vegas
Omaha
Winner$1,187/mo
North Las Vegas
$1,705/mo
Typical rent runs $1,187 a month in Omaha versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas, so Omaha is 30% cheaper. That's roughly $518/month back in your pocket ($6,216/year). Over five years that's $31,080 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, Omaha is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
9% higher
North Las Vegas's median income is 9% higher than Omaha
Omaha
$73,201
North Las Vegas
Winner$79,542
Median household income is $79,542 in North Las Vegas versus $73,201 in Omaha, so typical pay runs 9% higher in North Las Vegas (about $6,341 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
22% lower crime
North Las Vegas's crime index is 22% lower than Omaha
Omaha
141 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas
Winner110 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 141 in Omaha (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 22% 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. Omaha can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
20% more comfortable
North Las Vegas weather is 20% more comfortable than Omaha
Omaha
59°F avg · 68°F highs · comfort 83/100
North Las Vegas
Winner76°F avg · 82°F highs · comfort 100/100
Omaha averages about 59°F (68°F highs); North Las Vegas averages about 76°F (82°F highs). Omaha averages around 59°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. North Las Vegas sits near 76°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. North Las Vegas scores 20% 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 Omaha if you already prefer its hotter or cooler pattern and have budgeted for the AC or heating that comes with it.
Fit check
People with a job, family, or neighborhood already pulling them to Omaha
Omaha is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 30% cheaper here at about $1,187 a month. Choose Omaha if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
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 9% 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.
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 22% lower than Omaha (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.
Bottom line
North Las Vegas runs $1,705/month while Omaha sits at $1,187 — roughly 30% lower on typical leases. Unless your offer letter is North Las Vegas-sized, that monthly gap compounds fast.
Omaha rent at $1,187/month is still below North Las Vegas's $1,705, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Weather averages land near 59°F in Omaha and 76°F in North Las Vegas.
Most movers who prioritize housing cost land in Omaha; North Las Vegas only makes sense when your offer letter is already written for North Las Vegas at $79,542 income.
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