City comparison
No. Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 223 in Washington, and its violent crime index is 31 versus 243, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Washington is cheaper. Median rent is $1,954 a month versus $2,014 in Frisco.
Safety is where Washington and Frisco split most clearly. Frisco scores 180 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,954 in Washington and $2,014 in Frisco.
Frisco is not a close call here. It leads on the job market, safety, and weather by margins that add up in daily life. Washington makes sense if you have a specific reason, a job offer, family, or a neighborhood you already know, but on the numbers alone Frisco is the stronger move.
The crime gap is citywide. Frisco has rougher pockets and Washington has quiet ones: the index tells you the average, not your block.
The move
Washington and Frisco are 1,172 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,954 a month in Washington to $2,014 a month in Frisco, up $60 a month (3%).
Median household income goes from $109,870 in Washington to $150,212 in Frisco, up $40,342 (37%).
The crime index goes from 223 in Washington to 43 in Frisco, down 180 points (81%).
The move
Frisco and Washington are 1,172 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $2,014 a month in Frisco to $1,954 a month in Washington, down $60 a month (3%).
Median household income goes from $150,212 in Frisco to $109,870 in Washington, down $40,342 (27%).
The crime index goes from 43 in Frisco to 223 in Washington, up 180 points (419%).
Washington, DC
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Frisco, TX
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Rent
3% cheaper
Washington rent is 3% cheaper than Frisco
Washington
Winner$1,954/mo
Frisco
$2,014/mo
Typical rent runs $1,954 a month in Washington versus $2,014 in Frisco, so Washington is 3% cheaper. The monthly spread is about $60, or $720 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
37% higher
Frisco's median income is 37% higher than Washington
Washington
$109,870
Frisco
Winner$150,212
Median household income is $150,212 in Frisco versus $109,870 in Washington, so typical pay runs 37% higher in Frisco (about $40,342 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, Frisco is the stronger labor market on paper. Washington can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
81% lower crime
Frisco's crime index is 81% lower than Washington
Washington
223 (100 = avg)
Frisco
Winner43 (100 = avg)
Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 223 in Washington (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 81% lower in Frisco. 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, Frisco is the easier city. Washington can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
29% more comfortable
Frisco weather is 29% more comfortable than Washington
Washington
56°F avg · 63°F highs · comfort 75/100
Frisco
Winner64°F avg · 72°F highs · comfort 97/100
Washington averages about 56°F (63°F highs); Frisco averages about 64°F (72°F highs). Washington averages around 56°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. Frisco averages around 64°F. Frisco scores 29% 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 Washington 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 Washington
Washington is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 3% cheaper here at about $1,954 a month. Choose Washington 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 37% higher ($150,212), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 64°F). That pairing is for people who will work hard and then actually use the evenings.
Frisco is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 81% lower than Washington (43 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
Crime and safety tilt toward Frisco: Frisco scores 86/100 versus 36/100 in Washington, with typical rent at $2,014 versus $1,954. I would vet the exact ZIP in Washington before trading 50 safety points for housing savings.
Washington rent at $1,954/month is still below Frisco's $2,014, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Weather averages land near 56°F in Washington and 64°F in Frisco.
Pick Frisco when you want the stronger safety signal (86/100). Otherwise, Washington's case rests on a Washington ZIP you trust at $1,954 rent.
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