Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Denver, CO
VS
Henderson, NV
🏆 Henderson leads 16 of 23 categories
Denver
Colorado
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$85,853 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
261⚠ High
Population
710,800 ✓ Larger
Henderson
Nevada
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$85,311
Violent Crime Index
72 ✓ Safer
Population
318,063
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Denver, CO
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.3 pts lower (4.7%)
More college-educated — 54.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 90°F vs 105°F
Smaller class sizes — 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (993.0/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Pricier housing — median home is $540,400
Property crime (4761.6/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Snowy winters — about 49" of snow per year
Henderson, NV
Pros
73% less violent crime than Denver
Homes cost $113k less ($427,900 vs $540,400)
Milder winters — January highs near 59°F vs 47°F
Cons
Higher unemployment (7.0% vs 4.7%)
Hot summers — July highs average 105°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Denver
Median Income
$542
$85,853 vs $85,311/yr
Denver
Unemployment
2.3 pp lower
4.7% vs 7.0% unemployment
Henderson
Cost of Living
2% cheaper
COL index 103.9 vs 105.5 (100 = US avg)
Henderson
Violent Crime
73% lower
272.4 vs 993.0 per 100k
Henderson
Median Home Value
$113k less
$427,900 vs $540,400
Henderson
Summer Heat
14.3°F warmer
July avg high 104.5°F vs 90.2°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Denver, CO | Henderson, NV |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.5⚠ High | 103.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $540,400⚠ High | $427,900⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,665⚠ High | $1,641⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $85,853 ✓ Higher | $85,311 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.0%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 25.3 min | 23.8 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 20.9% ✓ Higher | 13.8% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 247⚠ High | 76 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 261⚠ High | 72 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 227⚠ High | 82 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (110) ✓ Better | B- (95) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 15.1:1 ✓ Smaller | 18.3:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 54.2% ✓ Higher | 35.3% |
| High School or Higher | 90.5% | 93.6% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C | Clark County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 46.5°F | 58.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 90.2°F | 104.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.4" | 6.5" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 49.0" | 0.2" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 710,800 ✓ Larger | 318,063 |
| Median Age | 34.9 | 42.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 49.4% | 65.2% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 18.7% | 21.4% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.0% | 20.0% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Denver's cost of living index is 105.5 vs Henderson's 103.9 (US average = 100).
Henderson is 2% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Henderson leads 16 of 23 categories. Denver wins 7 and Henderson wins 16. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Denver to Henderson or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($540,400 vs $427,900 median home), income ($85,853 vs $85,311), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Denver, CO and Henderson, NV are about 611 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.