City comparison
No. North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 181 in Sacramento, and its violent crime index is 110 versus 213, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
North Las Vegas is cheaper. Median rent is $1,705 a month versus $1,779 in Sacramento.
Safety is where Sacramento and North Las Vegas split most clearly. North Las Vegas scores 71 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,779 in Sacramento and $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
This is a genuine split. Sacramento wins on the job market and North Las Vegas wins on cost of living and safety. Which matters more depends entirely on how you live: remote workers and families weight these categories differently than commuters or single professionals.
The crime gap is citywide. North Las Vegas has rougher pockets and Sacramento has quiet ones: the index tells you the average, not your block.
The move
Sacramento and North Las Vegas are 387 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,779 a month in Sacramento to $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas, down $74 a month (4%).
Median household income goes from $87,321 in Sacramento to $79,542 in North Las Vegas, down $7,779 (9%).
The crime index goes from 181 in Sacramento to 110 in North Las Vegas, down 71 points (39%).
The move
North Las Vegas and Sacramento are 387 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas to $1,779 a month in Sacramento, up $74 a month (4%).
Median household income goes from $79,542 in North Las Vegas to $87,321 in Sacramento, up $7,779 (10%).
The crime index goes from 110 in North Las Vegas to 181 in Sacramento, up 71 points (65%).
Sacramento, CA
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North Las Vegas, NV
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Rent
4% cheaper
North Las Vegas rent is 4% cheaper than Sacramento
Sacramento
$1,779/mo
North Las Vegas
Winner$1,705/mo
Typical rent runs $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas versus $1,779 in Sacramento, so North Las Vegas is 4% cheaper. The monthly spread is about $74, or $888 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
10% higher
Sacramento's median income is 10% higher than North Las Vegas
Sacramento
Winner$87,321
North Las Vegas
$79,542
Median household income is $87,321 in Sacramento versus $79,542 in North Las Vegas, so typical pay runs 10% higher in Sacramento (about $7,779 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
39% lower crime
North Las Vegas's crime index is 39% lower than Sacramento
Sacramento
181 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas
Winner110 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 181 in Sacramento (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 39% 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. Sacramento can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
Neck and neck
Sacramento and North Las Vegas are about even on typical weather.
Sacramento
66°F avg · 77°F highs · comfort 100/100
North Las Vegas
71°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Sacramento averages about 66°F (77°F highs); North Las Vegas averages about 71°F (76°F highs). Sacramento sits near 66°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. North Las Vegas sits near 71°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. On daily comfort these two are close enough that the better fit is whichever season you already know you can live with.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth
Sacramento is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 10% higher here ($87,321). Start with Sacramento if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Fit check
Families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy
North Las Vegas is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 4% cheaper here at about $1,705 a month. Choose North Las Vegas if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
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 39% lower than Sacramento (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 42/100 in Sacramento. Rent is $1,705/month in North Las Vegas and $1,779/month in Sacramento, so you are not buying calm streets for free.
North Las Vegas rent at $1,705/month is still below Sacramento's $1,779, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Typical rent stays $1,705 in North Las Vegas and $1,779 in Sacramento.
Most movers who prioritize safety land in North Las Vegas; Sacramento only makes sense when you have walked the Sacramento ZIP you would rent and accept the trade for $1,779 rent.
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