City comparison
Yes. Virginia Beach's crime index is 62 versus 110 in North Las Vegas, and its violent crime index is 29 versus 110, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
North Las Vegas is cheaper. Median rent is $1,705 a month versus $1,714 in Virginia Beach.
Safety is where Virginia Beach and North Las Vegas split most clearly. Virginia Beach scores 48 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,714 in Virginia Beach and $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
Neither city has a clear overall edge here. North Las Vegas costs less and Virginia Beach pays more: the right call depends on whether you are optimizing for take-home pay or monthly burn rate. Both are defensible choices for different reasons.
The crime gap is citywide. Virginia Beach has rougher pockets and North Las Vegas has quiet ones: the index tells you the average, not your block.
The move
Virginia Beach and North Las Vegas are 2,158 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,714 a month in Virginia Beach to $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas, down $9 a month (1%).
Median household income goes from $92,968 in Virginia Beach to $79,542 in North Las Vegas, down $13,426 (14%).
The crime index goes from 62 in Virginia Beach to 110 in North Las Vegas, up 48 points (77%).
The move
North Las Vegas and Virginia Beach are 2,158 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas to $1,714 a month in Virginia Beach, up $9 a month (1%).
Median household income goes from $79,542 in North Las Vegas to $92,968 in Virginia Beach, up $13,426 (17%).
The crime index goes from 110 in North Las Vegas to 62 in Virginia Beach, down 48 points (44%).
Virginia Beach, VA
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North Las Vegas, NV
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Rent
1% cheaper
North Las Vegas rent is 1% cheaper than Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach
$1,714/mo
North Las Vegas
Winner$1,705/mo
Typical rent runs $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas versus $1,714 in Virginia Beach, so North Las Vegas is 1% cheaper. The monthly spread is about $9, or $108 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 North Las Vegas? Check mortgage rates before you decide.
Median income
17% higher
Virginia Beach's median income is 17% higher than North Las Vegas
Virginia Beach
Winner$92,968
North Las Vegas
$79,542
Median household income is $92,968 in Virginia Beach versus $79,542 in North Las Vegas, so typical pay runs 17% higher in Virginia Beach (about $13,426 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, Virginia Beach is the stronger labor market on paper. North Las Vegas can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
44% lower crime
Virginia Beach's crime index is 44% lower than North Las Vegas
Virginia Beach
Winner62 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas
110 (100 = avg)
Virginia Beach's crime index is 62 versus 110 in North Las Vegas (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 44% lower in Virginia Beach. 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, Virginia Beach is the easier city. North Las Vegas can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
20% more comfortable
North Las Vegas weather is 20% more comfortable than Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach
59°F avg · 63°F highs · comfort 83/100
North Las Vegas
Winner71°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Virginia Beach averages about 59°F (63°F highs); North Las Vegas averages about 71°F (76°F highs). Virginia Beach averages around 59°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. North Las Vegas sits near 71°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. North Las Vegas scores 20% 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 Virginia Beach if you already prefer its hotter or cooler pattern and have budgeted for the AC or heating that comes with it.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth
Virginia Beach is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 17% higher here ($92,968). Start with Virginia Beach if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Virginia Beach is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 44% lower than North Las Vegas (62 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
Outdoor enthusiasts and people who need year-round access to nature for their wellbeing
North Las Vegas is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 1% 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.
Pick North Las Vegas if you are an outdoor enthusiast or you need year-round access to nature for your wellbeing. Typical conditions (71°F) beat Virginia Beach on this page's weather index by 20%. Virginia Beach may pay more or cost less, but North Las Vegas is the city where the forecast fights you less.
Bottom line
Crime and safety tilt toward Virginia Beach: Virginia Beach scores 75/100 versus 57/100 in North Las Vegas, with matched rent near $1,714/month. I would vet the exact ZIP in North Las Vegas before trading 18 safety points for an identical lease.
Median income is $92,968 in Virginia Beach versus $79,542 in North Las Vegas — with rent matched, the paycheck gap matters more.
If safety drives your move, Virginia Beach is the stronger match (75/100 safety versus 57/100). If an employer or family tie already points to North Las Vegas, treat $1,705/month rent and $79,542 income as the numbers that actually govern the decision.
Weather averages land near 59°F in Virginia Beach and 71°F in North Las Vegas.
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