City comparison
No. North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 142 in Raleigh, and its violent crime index is 110 versus 128, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Raleigh is cheaper. Median rent is $1,572 a month versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
Safety is where Raleigh and North Las Vegas split most clearly. North Las Vegas scores 32 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,572 in Raleigh and $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
Neither city has a clear overall edge here. Raleigh is the easier city on typical rent, but North Las Vegas can still be the better daily fit depending on schools, safety, and climate. Both are defensible choices for different reasons.
The crime gap is citywide. North Las Vegas has rougher pockets and Raleigh has quiet ones: the index tells you the average, not your block.
The move
Raleigh and North Las Vegas are 2,027 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,572 a month in Raleigh to $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas, up $133 a month (8%).
Median household income goes from $85,395 in Raleigh to $79,542 in North Las Vegas, down $5,853 (7%).
The crime index goes from 142 in Raleigh to 110 in North Las Vegas, down 32 points (23%).
The move
North Las Vegas and Raleigh are 2,027 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas to $1,572 a month in Raleigh, down $133 a month (8%).
Median household income goes from $79,542 in North Las Vegas to $85,395 in Raleigh, up $5,853 (7%).
The crime index goes from 110 in North Las Vegas to 142 in Raleigh, up 32 points (29%).
Raleigh, NC
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North Las Vegas, NV
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Rent
8% cheaper
Raleigh rent is 8% cheaper than North Las Vegas
Raleigh
Winner$1,572/mo
North Las Vegas
$1,705/mo
Typical rent runs $1,572 a month in Raleigh versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas, so Raleigh is 8% cheaper. The monthly spread is about $133, or $1,596 a year: noticeable, but rent alone should not pick the city. Use this as a tie-breaker after you compare income, schools, and crime, unless you are already stretching every dollar.
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Median income
7% higher
Raleigh's median income is 7% higher than North Las Vegas
Raleigh
Winner$85,395
North Las Vegas
$79,542
Median household income is $85,395 in Raleigh versus $79,542 in North Las Vegas, so typical pay runs 7% higher in Raleigh (about $5,853 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
23% lower crime
North Las Vegas's crime index is 23% lower than Raleigh
Raleigh
142 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas
Winner110 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 142 in Raleigh (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 23% 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. Raleigh can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
16% more comfortable
North Las Vegas weather is 16% more comfortable than Raleigh
Raleigh
60°F avg · 69°F highs · comfort 86/100
North Las Vegas
Winner71°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Raleigh averages about 60°F (69°F highs); North Las Vegas averages about 71°F (76°F highs). Raleigh averages around 60°F. 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 16% 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 Raleigh 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 and professional growth
Raleigh is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 8% cheaper here at about $1,572 a month. Choose Raleigh if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Raleigh is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 7% higher here ($85,395). Start with Raleigh if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Fit check
Outdoor enthusiasts and people who need year-round access to nature for their wellbeing
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 Raleigh on this page's weather index by 16%. Raleigh may pay more or cost less, but North Las Vegas is the city where the forecast fights you less.
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 23% lower than Raleigh (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
Safety is the widest gap: North Las Vegas scores 57/100 versus 49/100 in Raleigh. Rent is $1,705/month in North Las Vegas and $1,572/month in Raleigh, so you are not buying calm streets for free.
Safety still diverges (57/100 in North Las Vegas vs 49/100 in Raleigh), so climate preference should not be the only filter.
Median income is $85,395 in Raleigh versus $79,542 in North Las Vegas.
Most movers who prioritize safety land in North Las Vegas; Raleigh only makes sense when you have walked the Raleigh ZIP you would rent and accept the trade for $1,572 rent.
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