Source-led head-to-head · 2024 ACS
Moving from North Las Vegas to Phoenix
Based on 2024 ACS 5-year data, Phoenix has a higher median household income ($81,332 vs $79,542) and lower median gross rent ($1,582 vs $1,705) than North Las Vegas, while both cities have nearly identical commute times (28 vs 29 minutes). Phoenix applies a simplified state income tax rate of 2.50% in the calculator, whereas North Las Vegas excludes state tax due to lack of approved reference. These factors create a trade-off where Phoenix offers better income-to-rent ratio but includes a tax assumption, while North Las Vegas has higher housing costs relative to income with no state tax factored in.
Corridor Direction & Trade-off Delta
⇄ Switch to Phoenix → North Las VegasMoving from North Las Vegas to Phoenix
Median Rent Impact
-$123/mo
Moving to Phoenix saves ~$1,476/yr in rent.
State Tax Treatment
+2.5%
~$2,500 more state tax on a $100k salary in Arizona.
Daily Commute Difference
-1 min / day
Difference of ~8 hours per year spent commuting based on 2024 ACS midpoint averages.
Your move
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LIVE VERDICTNOR → PHX
63/ 100
A close, nuanced move
Your modeled annual room improves.Estimated annual life delta+$11,060after essentials; unverified state tax excluded
Best gainA balanced income-to-rent profile with a low flat state-tax reference
Watch closelyThe $420,700 home-value benchmark is materially above Dallas despite similar commute time
The short answer
In the uniform one-person renting baseline, Phoenix is about $1,476 lower per year. This is not a verdict by itself: replace city medians with the actual offer, address, household, benefits, insurance, and tax details before deciding.
North Las Vegas household income$79,542
Phoenix household income$81,332
North Las Vegas gross rent$1,705
Phoenix gross rent$1,582
Housing, income, and tax reference
| Metric | North Las Vegas | Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 ACS population | 278,595 | 1,642,323 |
| Median household income | $79,542 | $81,332 |
| Median gross rent | $1,705 | $1,582 |
| Median owner-occupied home value | $404,400 | $420,700 |
| State-tax treatment | Excluded | 2.5% simplified |
Time and daily routine
The commute-time distribution produces a weighted one-way estimate of about 29 minutes in North Las Vegas and 28 minutes in Phoenix. This citywide estimate cannot capture a specific route, remote-work schedule, or transit choice, so the calculator converts it into an explicit time difference instead of hiding it in a subjective lifestyle score.
Decision checklist
- Median household income
- Median gross rent
- One-way commute time
- State income tax treatment
What each city wins
North Las Vegas
Median rent is 25.7% of median income.. Watch lower home values may reflect tradeoffs in amenities or services..
Phoenix
A balanced income-to-rent profile with a low flat state-tax reference. Watch the $420,700 home-value benchmark is materially above dallas despite similar commute time.
Frequently asked questions
Which city has a more favorable income-to-rent ratio based on 2024 ACS data?
Phoenix has a more favorable income-to-rent ratio, with median gross rent at 23.3% of median household income, compared to 25.7% in North Las Vegas, indicating relatively lower housing cost burden in Phoenix.
How do commute times compare between the two cities according to the ACS-derived estimates?
Commute times are very similar: Phoenix at 28 minutes and North Las Vegas at 29 minutes one-way, based on weighted midpoints from the 2024 ACS table B08303, showing negligible difference in travel time.
Source boundary: Core figures come from the 2024 ACS five-year tables linked on each city profile. Commute is derived from B08303 midpoint weighting. A state-tax value without an approved official reference is excluded and disclosed. This comparison becomes index-eligible only after its unique analysis clears the content quality gate.