City comparison
Yes. Henderson's crime index is 85 versus 242 in Orlando, and its violent crime index is 72 versus 241, using 2024-2025 FBI data for Henderson and 2022 FBI data for Orlando.
Orlando is cheaper. Median rent is $1,747 a month versus $1,824 in Henderson.
Safety is where Henderson and Orlando split most clearly. Henderson scores 157 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 $1,747 in Orlando.
This is a genuine split. Henderson wins on the job market and safety and Orlando 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 crime gap is citywide. Henderson has rougher pockets and Orlando has quiet ones: the index tells you the average, not your block.
The move
Henderson and Orlando are 2,019 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,824 a month in Henderson to $1,747 a month in Orlando, down $77 a month (4%).
Median household income goes from $90,138 in Henderson to $72,336 in Orlando, down $17,802 (20%).
The crime index goes from 85 in Henderson to 242 in Orlando, up 157 points (185%).
The move
Orlando and Henderson are 2,019 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,747 a month in Orlando to $1,824 a month in Henderson, up $77 a month (4%).
Median household income goes from $72,336 in Orlando to $90,138 in Henderson, up $17,802 (25%).
The crime index goes from 242 in Orlando to 85 in Henderson, down 157 points (65%).
Henderson, NV
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Orlando, FL
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Rent
4% cheaper
Orlando rent is 4% cheaper than Henderson
Henderson
$1,824/mo
Orlando
Winner$1,747/mo
Typical rent runs $1,747 a month in Orlando versus $1,824 in Henderson, so Orlando is 4% cheaper. The monthly spread is about $77, or $924 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
25% higher
Henderson's median income is 25% higher than Orlando
Henderson
Winner$90,138
Orlando
$72,336
Median household income is $90,138 in Henderson versus $72,336 in Orlando, so typical pay runs 25% higher in Henderson (about $17,802 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. Orlando can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
65% lower crime
Henderson's crime index is 65% lower than Orlando
Henderson
Winner85 (100 = avg)
Orlando
242 (100 = avg)
Henderson's crime index is 85 versus 242 in Orlando (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 65% 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. Orlando can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
Neck and neck
Henderson and Orlando are about even on typical weather.
Henderson
73°F avg · 81°F highs · comfort 100/100
Orlando
75°F avg · 82°F highs · comfort 100/100
Henderson averages about 73°F (81°F highs); Orlando averages about 75°F (82°F highs). Henderson sits near 73°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Orlando sits near 75°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 25% 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 65% lower than Orlando (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 Orlando
Orlando is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 4% cheaper here at about $1,747 a month. Choose Orlando if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Bottom line
Crime and safety tilt toward Henderson: Henderson scores 65/100 versus 33/100 in Orlando, with typical rent at $1,824 versus $1,747. I would vet the exact ZIP in Orlando before trading 32 safety points for housing savings.
Orlando rent at $1,747/month is still below Henderson's $1,824, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Typical rent stays $1,747 in Orlando and $1,824 in Henderson.
If safety drives your move, Henderson is the stronger match (65/100 safety versus 33/100). If an employer or family tie already points to Orlando, treat $1,747/month rent and $72,336 income as the numbers that actually govern the decision.
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