City comparison
No. North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 326 in Wichita, and its violent crime index is 110 versus 353, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Wichita is cheaper. Median rent is $975 a month versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
Safety is where Wichita and North Las Vegas split most clearly. North Las Vegas scores 216 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $975 in Wichita and $1,705 in North Las Vegas.
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. Wichita 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. Wichita at $975 average has pockets that run $775 and others at $1,375: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Wichita and North Las Vegas are 986 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $975 a month in Wichita to $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas, up $730 a month (75%).
Median household income goes from $64,620 in Wichita to $79,542 in North Las Vegas, up $14,922 (23%).
The crime index goes from 326 in Wichita to 110 in North Las Vegas, down 216 points (66%).
The move
North Las Vegas and Wichita are 986 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,705 a month in North Las Vegas to $975 a month in Wichita, down $730 a month (43%).
Median household income goes from $79,542 in North Las Vegas to $64,620 in Wichita, down $14,922 (19%).
The crime index goes from 110 in North Las Vegas to 326 in Wichita, up 216 points (196%).
Wichita, KS
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North Las Vegas, NV
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Rent
43% cheaper
Wichita rent is 43% cheaper than North Las Vegas
Wichita
Winner$975/mo
North Las Vegas
$1,705/mo
Typical rent runs $975 a month in Wichita versus $1,705 in North Las Vegas, so Wichita is 43% cheaper. That's roughly $730/month back in your pocket ($8,760/year). Over five years that's $43,800 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, Wichita is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
23% higher
North Las Vegas's median income is 23% higher than Wichita
Wichita
$64,620
North Las Vegas
Winner$79,542
Median household income is $79,542 in North Las Vegas versus $64,620 in Wichita, so typical pay runs 23% higher in North Las Vegas (about $14,922 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, North Las Vegas is the stronger labor market on paper. Wichita can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
66% lower crime
North Las Vegas's crime index is 66% lower than Wichita
Wichita
326 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas
Winner110 (100 = avg)
North Las Vegas's crime index is 110 versus 326 in Wichita (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 66% 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. Wichita can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
12% more comfortable
North Las Vegas weather is 12% more comfortable than Wichita
Wichita
61°F avg · 69°F highs · comfort 89/100
North Las Vegas
Winner71°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Wichita averages about 61°F (69°F highs); North Las Vegas averages about 71°F (76°F highs). Wichita averages around 61°F. 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 12% 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 Wichita 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 Wichita
Wichita is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 43% cheaper here at about $975 a month. Choose Wichita 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 23% higher ($79,542), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 71°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 66% lower than Wichita (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
Safety is the widest gap: North Las Vegas scores 57/100 versus 24/100 in Wichita. Rent is $1,705/month in North Las Vegas and $975/month in Wichita, so you are not buying calm streets for free.
North Las Vegas still pays more locally ($79,542 median income vs $64,620), which can offset the lease if your field pays North Las Vegas rates.
Median income is $79,542 in North Las Vegas versus $64,620 in Wichita.
North Las Vegas is ahead on safety (57/100 vs 24/100); Wichita is still viable when you have a vetted ZIP there and $975/month rent plus $64,620 income fit your budget better than the safety margin.
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