City comparison
No. Henderson's crime index is 85 versus 150 in Jacksonville, and its violent crime index is 72 versus 155, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Jacksonville is cheaper. Median rent is $1,465 a month versus $1,824 in Henderson.
Safety is where Jacksonville and Henderson split most clearly. Henderson scores 65 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,465 in Jacksonville and $1,824 in Henderson.
Henderson is not a close call here. It leads on the job market, safety, and weather by margins that add up in daily life. Jacksonville 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. Jacksonville at $1,465 average has pockets that run $1,265 and others at $1,865: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Jacksonville and Henderson are 1,957 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,465 a month in Jacksonville to $1,824 a month in Henderson, up $359 a month (25%).
Median household income goes from $69,872 in Jacksonville to $90,138 in Henderson, up $20,266 (29%).
The crime index goes from 150 in Jacksonville to 85 in Henderson, down 65 points (43%).
The move
Henderson and Jacksonville are 1,957 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,824 a month in Henderson to $1,465 a month in Jacksonville, down $359 a month (20%).
Median household income goes from $90,138 in Henderson to $69,872 in Jacksonville, down $20,266 (22%).
The crime index goes from 85 in Henderson to 150 in Jacksonville, up 65 points (76%).
Jacksonville, FL
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Henderson, NV
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Rent
20% cheaper
Jacksonville rent is 20% cheaper than Henderson
Jacksonville
Winner$1,465/mo
Henderson
$1,824/mo
Typical rent runs $1,465 a month in Jacksonville versus $1,824 in Henderson, so Jacksonville is 20% cheaper. A meaningful but not dramatic gap. Factor it into your budget alongside salary differences between the two markets. Over a year the spread is about $4,308, enough to notice in savings, not enough to ignore schools, safety, or pay. Jacksonville still wins on housing cost; just do not let a 10–20% rent edge override a job that only exists in Henderson.
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Median income
29% higher
Henderson's median income is 29% higher than Jacksonville
Jacksonville
$69,872
Henderson
Winner$90,138
Median household income is $90,138 in Henderson versus $69,872 in Jacksonville, so typical pay runs 29% higher in Henderson (about $20,266 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. Jacksonville can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
43% lower crime
Henderson's crime index is 43% lower than Jacksonville
Jacksonville
150 (100 = avg)
Henderson
Winner85 (100 = avg)
Henderson's crime index is 85 versus 150 in Jacksonville (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 43% 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. Jacksonville can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
2% more comfortable
Henderson weather is 2% more comfortable than Jacksonville
Jacksonville
73°F avg · 80°F highs · comfort 98/100
Henderson
Winner74°F avg · 82°F highs · comfort 100/100
Jacksonville averages about 73°F (80°F highs); Henderson averages about 74°F (82°F highs). Jacksonville sits near 73°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Henderson sits near 74°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Henderson scores 2% 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 Jacksonville if you already prefer its hotter or cooler pattern and have budgeted for the AC or heating that comes with it.
Fit check
People with a job, family, or neighborhood already pulling them to Jacksonville
Jacksonville is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 20% cheaper here at about $1,465 a month. Choose Jacksonville if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
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 29% 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 43% lower than Jacksonville (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
Crime and safety tilt toward Henderson: Henderson scores 65/100 versus 48/100 in Jacksonville, with typical rent at $1,824 versus $1,465. I would vet the exact ZIP in Jacksonville before trading 17 safety points for housing savings.
Henderson still pays more locally ($90,138 median income vs $69,872), which can offset the lease if your field pays Henderson rates.
Median income is $90,138 in Henderson versus $69,872 in Jacksonville.
If safety drives your move, Henderson is the stronger match (65/100 safety versus 48/100). If an employer or family tie already points to Jacksonville, treat $1,465/month rent and $69,872 income as the numbers that actually govern the decision.
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