City comparison
No. Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 151 in Reno, and its violent crime index is 31 versus 156, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Reno is cheaper. Median rent is $1,556 a month versus $2,014 in Frisco.
The income gap between Reno and Frisco is significant: $80,760 median household versus $150,212. That spread matters more if you are job hunting locally than if you are remote. Typical rent is $1,556 in Reno and $2,014 in Frisco.
Frisco is not a close call here. It leads on the job market, safety, and weather by margins that add up in daily life. Reno makes sense if you have a specific reason, a job offer, family, or a neighborhood you already know, but on the numbers alone Frisco is the stronger move.
The rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. Reno at $1,556 average has pockets that run $1,356 and others at $1,956: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Reno and Frisco are 1,349 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,556 a month in Reno to $2,014 a month in Frisco, up $458 a month (29%).
Median household income goes from $80,760 in Reno to $150,212 in Frisco, up $69,452 (86%).
The crime index goes from 151 in Reno to 43 in Frisco, down 108 points (72%).
The move
Frisco and Reno are 1,349 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $2,014 a month in Frisco to $1,556 a month in Reno, down $458 a month (23%).
Median household income goes from $150,212 in Frisco to $80,760 in Reno, down $69,452 (46%).
The crime index goes from 43 in Frisco to 151 in Reno, up 108 points (251%).
Reno, NV
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Frisco, TX
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Rent
23% cheaper
Reno rent is 23% cheaper than Frisco
Reno
Winner$1,556/mo
Frisco
$2,014/mo
Typical rent runs $1,556 a month in Reno versus $2,014 in Frisco, so Reno is 23% cheaper. That's roughly $458/month back in your pocket ($5,496/year). Over five years that's $27,480 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 Frisco, the extra rent can be rational. If you do not, Reno is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
86% higher
Frisco's median income is 86% higher than Reno
Reno
$80,760
Frisco
Winner$150,212
Median household income is $150,212 in Frisco versus $80,760 in Reno, so typical pay runs 86% higher in Frisco (about $69,452 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, Frisco is the stronger labor market on paper. Reno can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
72% lower crime
Frisco's crime index is 72% lower than Reno
Reno
151 (100 = avg)
Frisco
Winner43 (100 = avg)
Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 151 in Reno (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 72% lower in Frisco. 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, Frisco is the easier city. Reno can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
9% more comfortable
Frisco weather is 9% more comfortable than Reno
Reno
62°F avg · 71°F highs · comfort 92/100
Frisco
Winner68°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Reno averages about 62°F (71°F highs); Frisco averages about 68°F (76°F highs). Reno averages around 62°F. Frisco sits near 68°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Frisco scores 9% 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 Reno 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 Reno
Reno is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 23% cheaper here at about $1,556 a month. Choose Reno 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 86% higher ($150,212), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 68°F). That pairing is for people who will work hard and then actually use the evenings.
Frisco is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 72% lower than Reno (43 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
Neither city is a free pass on neighborhood choice, but Frisco leads on safety (86/100 vs 47/100 in Reno). Typical rent is $2,014 in Frisco and $1,556 in Reno; do not assume the cheaper lease buys the calmer blocks.
Reno rent at $1,556/month is still below Frisco's $2,014, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Typical rent stays $1,556 in Reno and $2,014 in Frisco.
Most movers who prioritize safety land in Frisco; Reno only makes sense when you have walked the Reno ZIP you would rent and accept the trade for $1,556 rent.
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