City comparison
No. North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 233 in Stockton, and its violent crime index is 110 versus 314, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Stockton is cheaper. Median rent is $1,577 a month versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
Safety is where Stockton and North Las Vegas split most clearly. North Las Vegas scores 123 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,577 in Stockton and $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
This is a genuine split. Stockton wins on cost of living and the job market and North Las Vegas wins on 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 Stockton has quiet ones: the index tells you the average, not your block.
The move
Stockton and North Las Vegas are 361 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,577 a month in Stockton to $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas, up $128 a month (8%).
Median household income goes from $79,907 in Stockton to $79,542 in North Las Vegas, down $365 (under 1%).
The crime index goes from 233 in Stockton to 110 in North Las Vegas, down 123 points (53%).
The move
North Las Vegas and Stockton are 361 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas to $1,577 a month in Stockton, down $128 a month (8%).
Median household income goes from $79,542 in North Las Vegas to $79,907 in Stockton, up $365 (under 1%).
The crime index goes from 110 in North Las Vegas to 233 in Stockton, up 123 points (112%).
Stockton, CA
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North Las Vegas, NV
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Rent
8% cheaper
Stockton rent is 8% cheaper than North Las Vegas
Stockton
Winner$1,577/mo
North Las Vegas
$1,705/mo
Typical rent runs $1,577 a month in Stockton versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas, so Stockton is 8% cheaper. The monthly spread is about $128, or $1,536 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
1% higher
Stockton's median income is 1% higher than North Las Vegas
Stockton
Winner$79,907
North Las Vegas
$79,542
Median household income is $79,907 in Stockton versus $79,542 in North Las Vegas, so typical pay runs 1% higher in Stockton (about $365 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
53% lower crime
North Las Vegas's crime index is 53% lower than Stockton
Stockton
233 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas
Winner110 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 233 in Stockton (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 53% 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. Stockton can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
Neck and neck
Stockton and North Las Vegas are about even on typical weather.
Stockton
71°F avg · 83°F highs · comfort 100/100
North Las Vegas
76°F avg · 82°F highs · comfort 100/100
Stockton averages about 71°F (83°F highs); North Las Vegas averages about 76°F (82°F highs). Stockton sits near 71°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
Career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth
Stockton is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 8% cheaper here at about $1,577 a month. Choose Stockton if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Stockton is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 1% higher here ($79,907). Start with Stockton 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 better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 53% lower than Stockton (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
Neither city is a free pass on neighborhood choice, but North Las Vegas leads on safety (57/100 vs 34/100 in Stockton). Typical rent is $1,705 in North Las Vegas and $1,577 in Stockton; do not assume the cheaper lease buys the calmer blocks.
With only $128 separating typical rent, run both offer letters before housing cost alone picks the city.
Median income is $79,907 in Stockton versus $79,542 in North Las Vegas.
Between Stockton and North Las Vegas, North Las Vegas is ahead on safety — 57/100 safety versus 34/100. Lean Stockton instead when you already know the Stockton block you would live on and the safety gap is acceptable.
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