City comparison
No. North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 158 in Pittsburgh, and its violent crime index is 110 versus 147, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Pittsburgh is cheaper. Median rent is $1,261 a month versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
Climate is the sharpest divide between Pittsburgh and North Las Vegas. Pittsburgh averages 51°F while North Las Vegas averages 71°F, a difference that affects utility bills, outdoor lifestyle, and how you feel nine months of the year. Rent runs $1,261 versus $1,705.
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. Pittsburgh 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. Pittsburgh at $1,261 average has pockets that run $1,061 and others at $1,661: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Pittsburgh and North Las Vegas are 1,913 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,261 a month in Pittsburgh to $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas, up $444 a month (35%).
Median household income goes from $65,742 in Pittsburgh to $79,542 in North Las Vegas, up $13,800 (21%).
The crime index goes from 158 in Pittsburgh to 110 in North Las Vegas, down 48 points (30%).
The move
North Las Vegas and Pittsburgh are 1,913 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas to $1,261 a month in Pittsburgh, down $444 a month (26%).
Median household income goes from $79,542 in North Las Vegas to $65,742 in Pittsburgh, down $13,800 (17%).
The crime index goes from 110 in North Las Vegas to 158 in Pittsburgh, up 48 points (44%).
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Rent
26% cheaper
Pittsburgh rent is 26% cheaper than North Las Vegas
Pittsburgh
Winner$1,261/mo
North Las Vegas
$1,705/mo
Typical rent runs $1,261 a month in Pittsburgh versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas, so Pittsburgh is 26% cheaper. That's roughly $444/month back in your pocket ($5,328/year). Over five years that's $26,640 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, Pittsburgh is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
21% higher
North Las Vegas's median income is 21% higher than Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
$65,742
North Las Vegas
Winner$79,542
Median household income is $79,542 in North Las Vegas versus $65,742 in Pittsburgh, so typical pay runs 21% higher in North Las Vegas (about $13,800 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. Pittsburgh can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
30% lower crime
North Las Vegas's crime index is 30% lower than Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
158 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas
Winner110 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 158 in Pittsburgh (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 30% 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. Pittsburgh can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
64% more comfortable
North Las Vegas weather is 64% more comfortable than Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
51°F avg · 58°F highs · comfort 61/100
North Las Vegas
Winner71°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Pittsburgh averages about 51°F (58°F highs); North Las Vegas averages about 71°F (76°F highs). Pittsburgh averages around 51°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. North Las Vegas sits near 71°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. North Las Vegas scores 64% 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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 26% cheaper here at about $1,261 a month. Choose Pittsburgh 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 21% higher ($79,542), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 71°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 30% lower than Pittsburgh (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
On weather alone, North Las Vegas is the warmer market (71°F) and Pittsburgh the cooler (51°F). Typical leases run $1,705 and $1,261; choose the climate you will tolerate year-round, not just on a visit weekend.
North Las Vegas still pays more locally ($79,542 median income vs $65,742), which can offset the lease if your field pays North Las Vegas rates.
Safety scores read 46/100 in Pittsburgh and 57/100 in North Las Vegas.
North Las Vegas wins on climate (71°F vs 51°F); Pittsburgh is the better fit if $1,261 rent and $65,742 pay matter more than daily weather.
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