City comparison
No. Henderson's crime index is 85 versus 341 in Cleveland, and its violent crime index is 72 versus 425, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Cleveland is cheaper. Median rent is $1,060 a month versus $1,824 in Henderson.
Safety is where Cleveland and Henderson split most clearly. Henderson scores 256 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,060 in Cleveland 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. Cleveland 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 rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. Cleveland at $1,060 average has pockets that run $860 and others at $1,460: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Cleveland and Henderson are 1,821 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,060 a month in Cleveland to $1,824 a month in Henderson, up $764 a month (72%).
Median household income goes from $64,468 in Cleveland to $90,138 in Henderson, up $25,670 (40%).
The crime index goes from 341 in Cleveland to 85 in Henderson, down 256 points (75%).
The move
Henderson and Cleveland are 1,821 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,824 a month in Henderson to $1,060 a month in Cleveland, down $764 a month (42%).
Median household income goes from $90,138 in Henderson to $64,468 in Cleveland, down $25,670 (28%).
The crime index goes from 85 in Henderson to 341 in Cleveland, up 256 points (301%).
Cleveland, OH
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Henderson, NV
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Rent
42% cheaper
Cleveland rent is 42% cheaper than Henderson
Cleveland
Winner$1,060/mo
Henderson
$1,824/mo
Typical rent runs $1,060 a month in Cleveland versus $1,824 in Henderson, so Cleveland is 42% cheaper. That's roughly $764/month back in your pocket ($9,168/year). Over five years that's $45,840 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 Henderson, the extra rent can be rational. If you do not, Cleveland is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
40% higher
Henderson's median income is 40% higher than Cleveland
Cleveland
$64,468
Henderson
Winner$90,138
Median household income is $90,138 in Henderson versus $64,468 in Cleveland, so typical pay runs 40% higher in Henderson (about $25,670 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, Henderson is the stronger labor market on paper. Cleveland can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
75% lower crime
Henderson's crime index is 75% lower than Cleveland
Cleveland
341 (100 = avg)
Henderson
Winner85 (100 = avg)
Henderson's crime index is 85 versus 341 in Cleveland (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 75% 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. Cleveland can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
52% more comfortable
Henderson weather is 52% more comfortable than Cleveland
Cleveland
53°F avg · 58°F highs · comfort 66/100
Henderson
Winner74°F avg · 82°F highs · comfort 100/100
Cleveland averages about 53°F (58°F highs); Henderson averages about 74°F (82°F highs). Cleveland averages around 53°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. Henderson sits near 74°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Henderson scores 52% 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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland
Cleveland is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 42% cheaper here at about $1,060 a month. Choose Cleveland 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 40% 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 75% lower than Cleveland (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 23/100 in Cleveland, with typical rent at $1,824 versus $1,060. I would vet the exact ZIP in Cleveland before trading 42 safety points for housing savings.
Henderson still pays more locally ($90,138 median income vs $64,468), which can offset the lease if your field pays Henderson rates.
Weather averages land near 53°F in Cleveland and 74°F in Henderson.
Henderson clears the bar on safety in this dataset. Cleveland deserves a serious look only when you already know the Cleveland block you would live on and the safety gap is acceptable.
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