City comparison
Yes. Henderson's crime index is 85 versus 90 in Laredo, and its violent crime index is 72 versus 99, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Laredo is cheaper. Median rent is $1,030 a month versus $1,824 in Henderson.
The cost gap between Henderson and Laredo is the real story here. Laredo comes in 44% cheaper on typical rent ($1,824 vs $1,030), which over a year adds up to $9,528. Median household income runs $90,138 in Henderson and $63,915 in Laredo.
This is a genuine split. Henderson wins on the job market and safety and Laredo wins on cost of living. Which matters more depends entirely on how you live: remote workers and families weight these categories differently than commuters or single professionals.
The rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. Laredo at $1,030 average has pockets that run $830 and others at $1,430: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Henderson and Laredo are 1,081 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,824 a month in Henderson to $1,030 a month in Laredo, down $794 a month (44%).
Median household income goes from $90,138 in Henderson to $63,915 in Laredo, down $26,223 (29%).
The crime index goes from 85 in Henderson to 90 in Laredo, up 5 points (6%).
The move
Laredo and Henderson are 1,081 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,030 a month in Laredo to $1,824 a month in Henderson, up $794 a month (77%).
Median household income goes from $63,915 in Laredo to $90,138 in Henderson, up $26,223 (41%).
The crime index goes from 90 in Laredo to 85 in Henderson, down 5 points (6%).
Henderson, NV
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Laredo, TX
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Rent
44% cheaper
Laredo rent is 44% cheaper than Henderson
Henderson
$1,824/mo
Laredo
Winner$1,030/mo
Typical rent runs $1,030 a month in Laredo versus $1,824 in Henderson, so Laredo is 44% cheaper. That's roughly $794/month back in your pocket ($9,528/year). Over five years that's $47,640 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, Laredo is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
41% higher
Henderson's median income is 41% higher than Laredo
Henderson
Winner$90,138
Laredo
$63,915
Median household income is $90,138 in Henderson versus $63,915 in Laredo, so typical pay runs 41% higher in Henderson (about $26,223 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. Laredo can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
6% lower crime
Henderson's crime index is 6% lower than Laredo
Henderson
Winner85 (100 = avg)
Laredo
90 (100 = avg)
Henderson's crime index is 85 versus 90 in Laredo (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 6% lower in Henderson. The difference is noticeable without being night-and-day. You will still want to pick the neighborhood carefully in Henderson, but you will usually spend less energy on constant vigilance than you would in Laredo. Tour both cities after dark before you let a modest index gap close the decision.
Typical weather
Neck and neck
Henderson and Laredo are about even on typical weather.
Henderson
74°F avg · 82°F highs · comfort 100/100
Laredo
73°F avg · 81°F highs · comfort 100/100
Henderson averages about 74°F (82°F highs); Laredo averages about 73°F (81°F highs). Henderson sits near 74°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Laredo sits near 73°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. On daily comfort these two are close enough that the better fit is whichever season you already know you can live with.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth
Henderson is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 41% higher here ($90,138). Start with Henderson if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Henderson is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 6% lower than Laredo (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.
Fit check
People with a job, family, or neighborhood already pulling them to Laredo
Laredo is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 44% cheaper here at about $1,030 a month. Choose Laredo if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Bottom line
Rent is the clearest fork: Laredo at $1,030/month versus $1,824 in Henderson ($794 apart). Henderson median income is $90,138 against $63,915 in Laredo, so the cheaper lease does not always pair with the stronger local wage base.
Laredo rent at $1,030/month is still below Henderson's $1,824, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Safety scores read 65/100 in Henderson and 63/100 in Laredo.
Pick Laredo when shaving $794 off rent at $1,030/month is the priority. Otherwise, Henderson's case rests on $1,824/month rent with $90,138 local income.
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