City comparison
No. Henderson's crime index is 85 versus 197 in Atlanta, and its violent crime index is 72 versus 193, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Atlanta is cheaper. Median rent is $1,711 a month versus $1,824 in Henderson.
Safety is where Atlanta and Henderson split most clearly. Henderson scores 112 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,711 in Atlanta and $1,824 in Henderson.
Henderson is not a close call here. It leads on the job market, safety, and weather by margins that add up in daily life. Atlanta makes sense if you have a specific reason, a job offer, family, or a neighborhood you already know, but on the numbers alone Henderson is the stronger move.
The crime gap is citywide. Henderson has rougher pockets and Atlanta has quiet ones: the index tells you the average, not your block.
The move
Atlanta and Henderson are 1,734 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,711 a month in Atlanta to $1,824 a month in Henderson, up $113 a month (7%).
Median household income goes from $85,652 in Atlanta to $90,138 in Henderson, up $4,486 (5%).
The crime index goes from 197 in Atlanta to 85 in Henderson, down 112 points (57%).
The move
Henderson and Atlanta are 1,734 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,824 a month in Henderson to $1,711 a month in Atlanta, down $113 a month (6%).
Median household income goes from $90,138 in Henderson to $85,652 in Atlanta, down $4,486 (5%).
The crime index goes from 85 in Henderson to 197 in Atlanta, up 112 points (132%).
Atlanta, GA
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Henderson, NV
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Rent
6% cheaper
Atlanta rent is 6% cheaper than Henderson
Atlanta
Winner$1,711/mo
Henderson
$1,824/mo
Typical rent runs $1,711 a month in Atlanta versus $1,824 in Henderson, so Atlanta is 6% cheaper. The monthly spread is about $113, or $1,356 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
5% higher
Henderson's median income is 5% higher than Atlanta
Atlanta
$85,652
Henderson
Winner$90,138
Median household income is $90,138 in Henderson versus $85,652 in Atlanta, so typical pay runs 5% higher in Henderson (about $4,486 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
57% lower crime
Henderson's crime index is 57% lower than Atlanta
Atlanta
197 (100 = avg)
Henderson
Winner85 (100 = avg)
Henderson's crime index is 85 versus 197 in Atlanta (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 57% lower in Henderson. 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, Henderson is the easier city. Atlanta can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
12% more comfortable
Henderson weather is 12% more comfortable than Atlanta
Atlanta
61°F avg · 70°F highs · comfort 89/100
Henderson
Winner74°F avg · 82°F highs · comfort 100/100
Atlanta averages about 61°F (70°F highs); Henderson averages about 74°F (82°F highs). Atlanta averages around 61°F. Henderson sits near 74°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Henderson 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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta
Atlanta is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 6% cheaper here at about $1,711 a month. Choose Atlanta 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 5% higher ($90,138), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 74°F). That pairing is for people who will work hard and then actually use the evenings.
Henderson is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 57% lower than Atlanta (85 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 Henderson: Henderson scores 65/100 versus 39/100 in Atlanta, with typical rent at $1,824 versus $1,711. I would vet the exact ZIP in Atlanta before trading 26 safety points for housing savings.
Safety still diverges (65/100 in Henderson vs 39/100 in Atlanta), so climate preference should not be the only filter.
Median income is $90,138 in Henderson versus $85,652 in Atlanta.
Henderson clears the bar on safety in this dataset. Atlanta deserves a serious look only when you already know the Atlanta block you would live on and the safety gap is acceptable.
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