City comparison
No. North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 166 in St Paul, and its violent crime index is 110 versus 160, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
St Paul is cheaper. Median rent is $1,281 a month versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
Climate is the sharpest divide between St Paul and North Las Vegas. St Paul averages 50°F while North Las Vegas averages 76°F, a difference that affects utility bills, outdoor lifestyle, and how you feel nine months of the year. Rent runs $1,281 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. St Paul 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. St Paul at $1,281 average has pockets that run $1,081 and others at $1,681: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
St Paul and North Las Vegas are 1,298 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,281 a month in St Paul to $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas, up $424 a month (33%).
Median household income goes from $73,394 in St Paul to $79,542 in North Las Vegas, up $6,148 (8%).
The crime index goes from 166 in St Paul to 110 in North Las Vegas, down 56 points (34%).
The move
North Las Vegas and St Paul are 1,298 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas to $1,281 a month in St Paul, down $424 a month (25%).
Median household income goes from $79,542 in North Las Vegas to $73,394 in St Paul, down $6,148 (8%).
The crime index goes from 110 in North Las Vegas to 166 in St Paul, up 56 points (51%).
St Paul, MN
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North Las Vegas, NV
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Rent
25% cheaper
St Paul rent is 25% cheaper than North Las Vegas
St Paul
Winner$1,281/mo
North Las Vegas
$1,705/mo
Typical rent runs $1,281 a month in St Paul versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas, so St Paul is 25% cheaper. That's roughly $424/month back in your pocket ($5,088/year). Over five years that's $25,440 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, St Paul is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
8% higher
North Las Vegas's median income is 8% higher than St Paul
St Paul
$73,394
North Las Vegas
Winner$79,542
Median household income is $79,542 in North Las Vegas versus $73,394 in St Paul, so typical pay runs 8% higher in North Las Vegas (about $6,148 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
34% lower crime
North Las Vegas's crime index is 34% lower than St Paul
St Paul
166 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas
Winner110 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 166 in St Paul (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 34% 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. St Paul can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
72% more comfortable
North Las Vegas weather is 72% more comfortable than St Paul
St Paul
50°F avg · 57°F highs · comfort 58/100
North Las Vegas
Winner76°F avg · 82°F highs · comfort 100/100
St Paul averages about 50°F (57°F highs); North Las Vegas averages about 76°F (82°F highs). St Paul averages around 50°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. North Las Vegas sits near 76°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. North Las Vegas scores 72% 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 St Paul 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 St Paul
St Paul is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 25% cheaper here at about $1,281 a month. Choose St Paul 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 8% higher ($79,542), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 76°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 34% lower than St Paul (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 (76°F) and St Paul the cooler (50°F). Typical leases run $1,705 and $1,281; 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 $73,394), which can offset the lease if your field pays North Las Vegas rates.
Typical rent stays $1,281 in St Paul and $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
North Las Vegas wins on climate (76°F vs 50°F); St Paul is the better fit if $1,281 rent and $73,394 pay matter more than daily weather.
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