City comparison
No. Henderson's crime index is 85 versus 138 in Las Vegas, and its violent crime index is 72 versus 122, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Las Vegas is cheaper. Median rent is $1,563 a month versus $1,824 in Henderson.
Safety is where Las Vegas and Henderson split most clearly. Henderson scores 53 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,563 in Las Vegas and $1,824 in Henderson.
This is a genuine split. Las Vegas wins on cost of living and Henderson wins on the job market and safety. 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 Las Vegas has quiet ones: the index tells you the average, not your block.
The move
Las Vegas and Henderson are 13 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,563 a month in Las Vegas to $1,824 a month in Henderson, up $261 a month (17%).
Median household income goes from $73,877 in Las Vegas to $90,138 in Henderson, up $16,261 (22%).
The crime index goes from 138 in Las Vegas to 85 in Henderson, down 53 points (38%).
The move
Henderson and Las Vegas are 13 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,824 a month in Henderson to $1,563 a month in Las Vegas, down $261 a month (14%).
Median household income goes from $90,138 in Henderson to $73,877 in Las Vegas, down $16,261 (18%).
The crime index goes from 85 in Henderson to 138 in Las Vegas, up 53 points (62%).
Las Vegas, NV
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Henderson, NV
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Rent
14% cheaper
Las Vegas rent is 14% cheaper than Henderson
Las Vegas
Winner$1,563/mo
Henderson
$1,824/mo
Typical rent runs $1,563 a month in Las Vegas versus $1,824 in Henderson, so Las Vegas is 14% 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 $3,132, enough to notice in savings, not enough to ignore schools, safety, or pay. Las Vegas 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
22% higher
Henderson's median income is 22% higher than Las Vegas
Las Vegas
$73,877
Henderson
Winner$90,138
Median household income is $90,138 in Henderson versus $73,877 in Las Vegas, so typical pay runs 22% higher in Henderson (about $16,261 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. Las Vegas can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
38% lower crime
Henderson's crime index is 38% lower than Las Vegas
Las Vegas
138 (100 = avg)
Henderson
Winner85 (100 = avg)
Henderson's crime index is 85 versus 138 in Las Vegas (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 38% 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. Las Vegas can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
Neck and neck
Las Vegas and Henderson are about even on typical weather.
Las Vegas
75°F avg · 80°F highs · comfort 100/100
Henderson
74°F avg · 82°F highs · comfort 100/100
Las Vegas averages about 75°F (80°F highs); Henderson averages about 74°F (82°F highs). Las Vegas sits near 75°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. On daily comfort these two are close enough that the better fit is whichever season you already know you can live with.
Fit check
People with a job, family, or neighborhood already pulling them to Las Vegas
Las Vegas is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 14% cheaper here at about $1,563 a month. Choose Las Vegas 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 and professional growth
Henderson is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 22% 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 38% lower than Las Vegas (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 50/100 in Las Vegas, with typical rent at $1,824 versus $1,563. I would vet the exact ZIP in Las Vegas before trading 15 safety points for housing savings.
Las Vegas rent at $1,563/month is still below Henderson's $1,824, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Typical rent stays $1,563 in Las Vegas and $1,824 in Henderson.
If safety drives your move, Henderson is the stronger match (65/100 safety versus 50/100). If an employer or family tie already points to Las Vegas, treat $1,563/month rent and $73,877 income as the numbers that actually govern the decision.
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