City comparison
No. Henderson's crime index is 85 versus 261 in Philadelphia, and its violent crime index is 72 versus 252, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Philadelphia is cheaper. Median rent is $1,397 a month versus $1,824 in Henderson.
Safety is where Philadelphia and Henderson split most clearly. Henderson scores 176 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,397 in Philadelphia 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. Philadelphia 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. Philadelphia at $1,397 average has pockets that run $1,197 and others at $1,797: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Philadelphia and Henderson are 2,167 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,397 a month in Philadelphia to $1,824 a month in Henderson, up $427 a month (31%).
Median household income goes from $61,953 in Philadelphia to $90,138 in Henderson, up $28,185 (45%).
The crime index goes from 261 in Philadelphia to 85 in Henderson, down 176 points (67%).
The move
Henderson and Philadelphia are 2,167 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,824 a month in Henderson to $1,397 a month in Philadelphia, down $427 a month (23%).
Median household income goes from $90,138 in Henderson to $61,953 in Philadelphia, down $28,185 (31%).
The crime index goes from 85 in Henderson to 261 in Philadelphia, up 176 points (207%).
Philadelphia, PA
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Henderson, NV
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Rent
23% cheaper
Philadelphia rent is 23% cheaper than Henderson
Philadelphia
Winner$1,397/mo
Henderson
$1,824/mo
Typical rent runs $1,397 a month in Philadelphia versus $1,824 in Henderson, so Philadelphia is 23% cheaper. That's roughly $427/month back in your pocket ($5,124/year). Over five years that's $25,620 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, Philadelphia is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
45% higher
Henderson's median income is 45% higher than Philadelphia
Philadelphia
$61,953
Henderson
Winner$90,138
Median household income is $90,138 in Henderson versus $61,953 in Philadelphia, so typical pay runs 45% higher in Henderson (about $28,185 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. Philadelphia can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
67% lower crime
Henderson's crime index is 67% lower than Philadelphia
Philadelphia
261 (100 = avg)
Henderson
Winner85 (100 = avg)
Henderson's crime index is 85 versus 261 in Philadelphia (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 67% 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. Philadelphia can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
45% more comfortable
Henderson weather is 45% more comfortable than Philadelphia
Philadelphia
54°F avg · 61°F highs · comfort 69/100
Henderson
Winner74°F avg · 82°F highs · comfort 100/100
Philadelphia averages about 54°F (61°F highs); Henderson averages about 74°F (82°F highs). Philadelphia averages around 54°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. Henderson sits near 74°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Henderson scores 45% 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia
Philadelphia is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 23% cheaper here at about $1,397 a month. Choose Philadelphia 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 45% 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 67% lower than Philadelphia (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
Safety is the widest gap: Henderson scores 65/100 versus 31/100 in Philadelphia. Rent is $1,824/month in Henderson and $1,397/month in Philadelphia, so you are not buying calm streets for free.
Philadelphia rent at $1,397/month is still below Henderson's $1,824, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Weather averages land near 54°F in Philadelphia and 74°F in Henderson.
Between Philadelphia and Henderson, Henderson is ahead on safety — 65/100 safety versus 31/100. Lean Philadelphia instead when you already know the Philadelphia block you would live on and the safety gap is acceptable.
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