City comparison
No. North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 212 in San Antonio, and its violent crime index is 110 versus 164, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
San Antonio is cheaper. Median rent is $1,324 a month versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
Safety is where San Antonio and North Las Vegas split most clearly. North Las Vegas scores 102 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,324 in San Antonio and $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
This is a genuine split. San Antonio wins on cost of living and North Las Vegas wins on the job market 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 rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. San Antonio at $1,324 average has pockets that run $1,124 and others at $1,724: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
San Antonio and North Las Vegas are 1,071 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,324 a month in San Antonio to $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas, up $381 a month (29%).
Median household income goes from $65,056 in San Antonio to $79,542 in North Las Vegas, up $14,486 (22%).
The crime index goes from 212 in San Antonio to 110 in North Las Vegas, down 102 points (48%).
The move
North Las Vegas and San Antonio are 1,071 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas to $1,324 a month in San Antonio, down $381 a month (22%).
Median household income goes from $79,542 in North Las Vegas to $65,056 in San Antonio, down $14,486 (18%).
The crime index goes from 110 in North Las Vegas to 212 in San Antonio, up 102 points (93%).
San Antonio, TX
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North Las Vegas, NV
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Rent
22% cheaper
San Antonio rent is 22% cheaper than North Las Vegas
San Antonio
Winner$1,324/mo
North Las Vegas
$1,705/mo
Typical rent runs $1,324 a month in San Antonio versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas, so San Antonio is 22% cheaper. That's roughly $381/month back in your pocket ($4,572/year). Over five years that's $22,860 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, San Antonio is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
22% higher
North Las Vegas's median income is 22% higher than San Antonio
San Antonio
$65,056
North Las Vegas
Winner$79,542
Median household income is $79,542 in North Las Vegas versus $65,056 in San Antonio, so typical pay runs 22% higher in North Las Vegas (about $14,486 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. San Antonio can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
48% lower crime
North Las Vegas's crime index is 48% lower than San Antonio
San Antonio
212 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas
Winner110 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 212 in San Antonio (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 48% 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. San Antonio can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
Neck and neck
San Antonio and North Las Vegas are about even on typical weather.
San Antonio
72°F avg · 82°F highs · comfort 100/100
North Las Vegas
76°F avg · 82°F highs · comfort 100/100
San Antonio averages about 72°F (82°F highs); North Las Vegas averages about 76°F (82°F highs). San Antonio sits near 72°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. North Las Vegas sits near 76°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
People with a job, family, or neighborhood already pulling them to San Antonio
San Antonio is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 22% cheaper here at about $1,324 a month. Choose San Antonio 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 and professional growth
North Las Vegas is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 22% higher here ($79,542). Start with North Las Vegas if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
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 48% lower than San Antonio (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 37/100 in San Antonio. Rent is $1,705/month in North Las Vegas and $1,324/month in San Antonio, so you are not buying calm streets for free.
North Las Vegas still pays more locally ($79,542 median income vs $65,056), which can offset the lease if your field pays North Las Vegas rates.
Median income is $79,542 in North Las Vegas versus $65,056 in San Antonio.
Most movers who prioritize safety land in North Las Vegas; San Antonio only makes sense when you have walked the San Antonio ZIP you would rent and accept the trade for $1,324 rent.
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