City comparison
North Las Vegas is safer than Philadelphia. North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 261 in Philadelphia, and its violent crime index is 110 versus 252, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Philadelphia is cheaper. Median rent is $1,397 a month versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
Safety is where Philadelphia and North Las Vegas split most clearly. North Las Vegas scores 151 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,397 in Philadelphia and $1,705 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. Philadelphia 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. Philadelphia at $1,397 average has pockets that run $1,197 and others at $1,797: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Philadelphia and North Las Vegas are 2,170 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,397 a month in Philadelphia to $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas, up $308 a month (22%).
Median household income goes from $61,953 in Philadelphia to $79,542 in North Las Vegas, up $17,589 (28%).
The crime index goes from 261 in Philadelphia to 110 in North Las Vegas, down 151 points (58%).
The move
North Las Vegas and Philadelphia are 2,170 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas to $1,397 a month in Philadelphia, down $308 a month (18%).
Median household income goes from $79,542 in North Las Vegas to $61,953 in Philadelphia, down $17,589 (22%).
The crime index goes from 110 in North Las Vegas to 261 in Philadelphia, up 151 points (137%).
Philadelphia, PA
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North Las Vegas, NV
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Rent
18% cheaper
Philadelphia rent is 18% cheaper than North Las Vegas
Philadelphia
Winner$1,397/mo
North Las Vegas
$1,705/mo
Typical rent runs $1,397 a month in Philadelphia versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas, so Philadelphia is 18% 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 $3,696, enough to notice in savings, not enough to ignore schools, safety, or pay. Philadelphia 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
28% higher
North Las Vegas's median income is 28% higher than Philadelphia
Philadelphia
$61,953
North Las Vegas
Winner$79,542
Median household income is $79,542 in North Las Vegas versus $61,953 in Philadelphia, so typical pay runs 28% higher in North Las Vegas (about $17,589 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. Philadelphia can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
58% lower crime
North Las Vegas's crime index is 58% lower than Philadelphia
Philadelphia
261 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas
Winner110 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 261 in Philadelphia (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 58% 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. Philadelphia can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
25% more comfortable
North Las Vegas weather is 25% more comfortable than Philadelphia
Philadelphia
58°F avg · 65°F highs · comfort 80/100
North Las Vegas
Winner75°F avg · 81°F highs · comfort 100/100
Philadelphia averages about 58°F (65°F highs); North Las Vegas averages about 75°F (81°F highs). Philadelphia averages around 58°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. North Las Vegas sits near 75°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. North Las Vegas scores 25% 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia
Philadelphia is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 18% cheaper here at about $1,397 a month. Choose Philadelphia 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 28% higher ($79,542), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 75°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 58% lower than Philadelphia (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
Crime and safety tilt toward North Las Vegas: North Las Vegas scores 57/100 versus 31/100 in Philadelphia, with typical rent at $1,705 versus $1,397. I would vet the exact ZIP in Philadelphia before trading 26 safety points for housing savings.
North Las Vegas still pays more locally ($79,542 median income vs $61,953), which can offset the lease if your field pays North Las Vegas rates.
Weather averages land near 58°F in Philadelphia and 75°F in North Las Vegas.
Pick North Las Vegas when you want the stronger safety signal (57/100). Otherwise, Philadelphia's case rests on a Philadelphia ZIP you trust at $1,397 rent.
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