City comparison
Yes. Henderson's crime index is 85 versus 352 in St Louis, and its violent crime index is 72 versus 376, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
St Louis is cheaper. Median rent is $997 a month versus $1,824 in Henderson.
Safety is where Henderson and St Louis split most clearly. Henderson scores 267 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 $997 in St Louis.
Henderson is not a close call here. It leads on the job market, safety, and weather by margins that add up in daily life. St Louis 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. St Louis at $997 average has pockets that run $797 and others at $1,397: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Henderson and St Louis are 1,369 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,824 a month in Henderson to $997 a month in St Louis, down $827 a month (45%).
Median household income goes from $90,138 in Henderson to $56,160 in St Louis, down $33,978 (38%).
The crime index goes from 85 in Henderson to 352 in St Louis, up 267 points (314%).
The move
St Louis and Henderson are 1,369 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $997 a month in St Louis to $1,824 a month in Henderson, up $827 a month (83%).
Median household income goes from $56,160 in St Louis to $90,138 in Henderson, up $33,978 (61%).
The crime index goes from 352 in St Louis to 85 in Henderson, down 267 points (76%).
Henderson, NV
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Rent
45% cheaper
St Louis rent is 45% cheaper than Henderson
Henderson
$1,824/mo
St Louis
Winner$997/mo
Typical rent runs $997 a month in St Louis versus $1,824 in Henderson, so St Louis is 45% cheaper. That's roughly $827/month back in your pocket ($9,924/year). Over five years that's $49,620 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, St Louis is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
61% higher
Henderson's median income is 61% higher than St Louis
Henderson
Winner$90,138
St Louis
$56,160
Median household income is $90,138 in Henderson versus $56,160 in St Louis, so typical pay runs 61% higher in Henderson (about $33,978 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. St Louis can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
76% lower crime
Henderson's crime index is 76% lower than St Louis
Henderson
Winner85 (100 = avg)
St Louis
352 (100 = avg)
Henderson's crime index is 85 versus 352 in St Louis (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 76% 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. St Louis can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
25% more comfortable
Henderson weather is 25% more comfortable than St Louis
Henderson
Winner74°F avg · 82°F highs · comfort 100/100
St Louis
58°F avg · 67°F highs · comfort 80/100
Henderson averages about 74°F (82°F highs); St Louis averages about 58°F (67°F highs). Henderson sits near 74°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. St Louis averages around 58°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. Henderson scores 25% 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 St Louis 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 61% 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 76% lower than St Louis (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 St Louis
St Louis is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 45% cheaper here at about $997 a month. Choose St Louis if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Bottom line
Safety is the widest gap: Henderson scores 65/100 versus 22/100 in St Louis. Rent is $1,824/month in Henderson and $997/month in St Louis, so you are not buying calm streets for free.
Henderson still pays more locally ($90,138 median income vs $56,160), which can offset the lease if your field pays Henderson rates.
Median income is $90,138 in Henderson versus $56,160 in St Louis.
Henderson is ahead on safety (65/100 vs 22/100); St Louis is still viable when you have a vetted ZIP there and $997/month rent plus $56,160 income fit your budget better than the safety margin.
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