City comparison
Yes. Henderson's crime index is 85 versus 189 in Lubbock, and its violent crime index is 72 versus 221, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Lubbock is cheaper. Median rent is $1,182 a month versus $1,824 in Henderson.
Safety is where Henderson and Lubbock split most clearly. Henderson scores 104 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,824 in Henderson and $1,182 in Lubbock.
Henderson is not a close call here. It leads on the job market, safety, and weather by margins that add up in daily life. Lubbock 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. Lubbock at $1,182 average has pockets that run $982 and others at $1,582: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Henderson and Lubbock are 763 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,824 a month in Henderson to $1,182 a month in Lubbock, down $642 a month (35%).
Median household income goes from $90,138 in Henderson to $60,895 in Lubbock, down $29,243 (32%).
The crime index goes from 85 in Henderson to 189 in Lubbock, up 104 points (122%).
The move
Lubbock and Henderson are 763 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,182 a month in Lubbock to $1,824 a month in Henderson, up $642 a month (54%).
Median household income goes from $60,895 in Lubbock to $90,138 in Henderson, up $29,243 (48%).
The crime index goes from 189 in Lubbock to 85 in Henderson, down 104 points (55%).
Henderson, NV
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Rent
35% cheaper
Lubbock rent is 35% cheaper than Henderson
Henderson
$1,824/mo
Lubbock
Winner$1,182/mo
Typical rent runs $1,182 a month in Lubbock versus $1,824 in Henderson, so Lubbock is 35% cheaper. That's roughly $642/month back in your pocket ($7,704/year). Over five years that's $38,520 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, Lubbock is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
48% higher
Henderson's median income is 48% higher than Lubbock
Henderson
Winner$90,138
Lubbock
$60,895
Median household income is $90,138 in Henderson versus $60,895 in Lubbock, so typical pay runs 48% higher in Henderson (about $29,243 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. Lubbock can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
55% lower crime
Henderson's crime index is 55% lower than Lubbock
Henderson
Winner85 (100 = avg)
Lubbock
189 (100 = avg)
Henderson's crime index is 85 versus 189 in Lubbock (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 55% 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. Lubbock 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 Lubbock
Henderson
Winner74°F avg · 82°F highs · comfort 100/100
Lubbock
62°F avg · 70°F highs · comfort 92/100
Henderson averages about 74°F (82°F highs); Lubbock averages about 62°F (70°F highs). Henderson sits near 74°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Lubbock averages around 62°F. 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 Lubbock 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 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 48% 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 55% lower than Lubbock (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 Lubbock
Lubbock is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 35% cheaper here at about $1,182 a month. Choose Lubbock if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Bottom line
Neither city is a free pass on neighborhood choice, but Henderson leads on safety (65/100 vs 41/100 in Lubbock). Typical rent is $1,824 in Henderson and $1,182 in Lubbock; do not assume the cheaper lease buys the calmer blocks.
Henderson still pays more locally ($90,138 median income vs $60,895), which can offset the lease if your field pays Henderson rates.
Median income is $90,138 in Henderson versus $60,895 in Lubbock.
Most movers who prioritize safety land in Henderson; Lubbock only makes sense when you have walked the Lubbock ZIP you would rent and accept the trade for $1,182 rent.
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