City comparison
No. Henderson's crime index is 85 versus 271 in Denver, and its violent crime index is 72 versus 272, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Henderson is cheaper. Median rent is $1,824 a month versus $1,831 in Denver.
Safety is where Denver and Henderson split most clearly. Henderson scores 186 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,831 in Denver and $1,824 in Henderson.
Henderson is not a close call here. It leads on cost of living, safety, and weather by margins that add up in daily life. Denver 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 Denver has quiet ones: the index tells you the average, not your block.
The move
Denver and Henderson are 602 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,831 a month in Denver to $1,824 a month in Henderson, down $7 a month (under 1%).
Median household income goes from $94,718 in Denver to $90,138 in Henderson, down $4,580 (5%).
The crime index goes from 271 in Denver to 85 in Henderson, down 186 points (69%).
The move
Henderson and Denver are 602 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,824 a month in Henderson to $1,831 a month in Denver, up $7 a month (under 1%).
Median household income goes from $90,138 in Henderson to $94,718 in Denver, up $4,580 (5%).
The crime index goes from 85 in Henderson to 271 in Denver, up 186 points (219%).
Denver, CO
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Henderson, NV
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Rent
1% cheaper
Henderson rent is 1% cheaper than Denver
Denver
$1,831/mo
Henderson
Winner$1,824/mo
Typical rent runs $1,824 a month in Henderson versus $1,831 in Denver, so Henderson is 1% cheaper. The monthly spread is about $7, or $84 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
Denver's median income is 5% higher than Henderson
Denver
Winner$94,718
Henderson
$90,138
Median household income is $94,718 in Denver versus $90,138 in Henderson, so typical pay runs 5% higher in Denver (about $4,580 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
69% lower crime
Henderson's crime index is 69% lower than Denver
Denver
271 (100 = avg)
Henderson
Winner85 (100 = avg)
Henderson's crime index is 85 versus 271 in Denver (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 69% 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. Denver can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
9% more comfortable
Henderson weather is 9% more comfortable than Denver
Denver
62°F avg · 71°F highs · comfort 92/100
Henderson
Winner74°F avg · 82°F highs · comfort 100/100
Denver averages about 62°F (71°F highs); Henderson averages about 74°F (82°F highs). Denver averages around 62°F. Henderson sits near 74°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Henderson scores 9% 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 Denver if you already prefer its hotter or cooler pattern and have budgeted for the AC or heating that comes with it.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth
Denver is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 5% higher here ($94,718). Start with Denver if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Fit check
Outdoor enthusiasts and people who need year-round access to nature for their wellbeing
Henderson is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 1% cheaper here at about $1,824 a month. Choose Henderson if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Pick Henderson if you are an outdoor enthusiast or you need year-round access to nature for your wellbeing. Typical conditions (74°F) beat Denver on this page's weather index by 9%. Denver may pay more or cost less, but Henderson is the city where the forecast fights you less.
Henderson is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 69% lower than Denver (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
Safety is the widest gap: Henderson scores 65/100 versus 30/100 in Denver. Typical rent is the same $1,824/month in both cities, so you are choosing streets and blocks, not a cheaper lease.
Median income is $94,718 in Denver versus $90,138 in Henderson — with rent matched, the paycheck gap matters more.
Henderson is ahead on safety (65/100 vs 30/100); Denver is still viable when you have a vetted ZIP there and $1,831/month rent plus $94,718 income fit your budget better than the safety margin.
Weather averages land near 62°F in Denver and 74°F in Henderson.
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