City comparison
Yes. Tampa's crime index is 93 versus 110 in North Las Vegas, and its violent crime index is 112 versus 110, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Tampa is cheaper. Median rent is $1,701 a month versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
Tampa and North Las Vegas are closer on paper than many city pairs, so the move comes down to how you weight cost, safety, and climate. Typical rent sits near $1,701 in Tampa and $1,705 in North Las Vegas, and median household income lands at $75,475 versus $79,542. Use the category rows below to see which gaps would change your daily life.
This is a genuine split. Tampa wins on cost of living and safety and North Las Vegas wins on the job market. Which matters more depends entirely on how you live: remote workers and families weight these categories differently than commuters or single professionals.
Visit both if you can. Cities reveal themselves in the ordinary moments, a Tuesday morning commute, a Saturday errand run, not on a weekend visit.
The move
Tampa and North Las Vegas are 1,985 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,701 a month in Tampa to $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas, up $4 a month (under 1%).
Median household income goes from $75,475 in Tampa to $79,542 in North Las Vegas, up $4,067 (5%).
The crime index goes from 93 in Tampa to 110 in North Las Vegas, up 17 points (18%).
The move
North Las Vegas and Tampa are 1,985 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas to $1,701 a month in Tampa, down $4 a month (under 1%).
Median household income goes from $79,542 in North Las Vegas to $75,475 in Tampa, down $4,067 (5%).
The crime index goes from 110 in North Las Vegas to 93 in Tampa, down 17 points (15%).
Tampa, FL
School quality varies by neighborhood. Check GreatSchools.org for current ratings.
North Las Vegas, NV
School quality varies by neighborhood. Check GreatSchools.org for current ratings.
Comparing Tampa and North Las Vegas? Check mortgage rates before you decide where to buy.
Rent
1% cheaper
Tampa rent is 1% cheaper than North Las Vegas
Tampa
Winner$1,701/mo
North Las Vegas
$1,705/mo
Typical rent runs $1,701 a month in Tampa versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas, so Tampa is 1% cheaper. The monthly spread is about $4, or $48 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.
Planning to buy in Tampa? Check mortgage rates before you decide.
Median income
5% higher
North Las Vegas's median income is 5% higher than Tampa
Tampa
$75,475
North Las Vegas
Winner$79,542
Median household income is $79,542 in North Las Vegas versus $75,475 in Tampa, so typical pay runs 5% higher in North Las Vegas (about $4,067 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
15% lower crime
Tampa's crime index is 15% lower than North Las Vegas
Tampa
Winner93 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas
110 (100 = avg)
Tampa's crime index is 93 versus 110 in North Las Vegas (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 15% lower in Tampa. The difference is noticeable without being night-and-day. You will still want to pick the neighborhood carefully in Tampa, but you will usually spend less energy on constant vigilance than you would in North Las Vegas. Tour both cities after dark before you let a modest index gap close the decision.
Typical weather
Neck and neck
Tampa and North Las Vegas are about even on typical weather.
Tampa
75°F avg · 83°F highs · comfort 100/100
North Las Vegas
76°F avg · 82°F highs · comfort 100/100
Tampa averages about 75°F (83°F highs); North Las Vegas averages about 76°F (82°F highs). Tampa sits near 75°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
Families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy
Tampa is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 1% cheaper here at about $1,701 a month. Choose Tampa if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Tampa is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 15% lower than North Las Vegas (93 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.
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 5% 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.
Bottom line
Safety is the widest gap: Tampa scores 62/100 versus 57/100 in North Las Vegas. Typical rent is the same $1,701/month in both cities, so you are choosing streets and blocks, not a cheaper lease.
Median income is $79,542 in North Las Vegas versus $75,475 in Tampa — with rent matched, the paycheck gap matters more.
Between Tampa and North Las Vegas, Tampa is ahead on safety — 62/100 safety versus 57/100. Lean North Las Vegas instead when you already know the North Las Vegas block you would live on and the safety gap is acceptable.
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