Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Greeley, CO
VS
Henderson, NV
🏆 Henderson leads 18 of 23 categories
Greeley
Colorado
5
wins
Cost of Living Index
96.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$65,525
Violent Crime Index
177⚠ High
Population
107,949
Henderson
Nevada
18
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$85,311 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
72 ✓ Safer
Population
318,063 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Greeley, CO
Pros
Rent averages $433/mo less ($1,208 vs $1,641)
Homes cost $82k less ($346,400 vs $427,900)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.4 pts lower (5.6%)
Cooler summers — July highs near 92°F vs 105°F
8% cheaper overall cost of living than Henderson
Cons
Violent crime (670.7/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Henderson by $19,786/yr
Property crime (3019.6/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Henderson, NV
Pros
59% less violent crime than Greeley
Households earn $19,786 more per year on average
More college-educated — 35.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 59°F vs 44°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,641/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $427,900
Higher unemployment (7.0% vs 5.6%)
Hot summers — July highs average 105°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Greeley
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 96.0 vs 103.9 (100 = US avg)
Greeley
Median Home Value
$82k less
$346,400 vs $427,900
Greeley
Unemployment
1.4 pp lower
5.6% vs 7.0% unemployment
Henderson
Median Income
$19,786
$85,311 vs $65,525/yr
Henderson
Violent Crime
59% lower
272.4 vs 670.7 per 100k
Henderson
Summer Heat
12.8°F warmer
July avg high 104.5°F vs 91.7°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Greeley, CO | Henderson, NV |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 96.0 ✓ Cheaper | 103.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $346,400⚠ High ✓ Lower | $427,900⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,208 ✓ Lower | $1,641⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $65,525 | $85,311 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.0%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.9 min | 23.8 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 7.4% | 13.8% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 163⚠ High | 76 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 177⚠ High | 72 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 144⚠ High | 82 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (88) | B- (95) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.5:1 | 18.3:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.8% | 35.3% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 83.6% | 93.6% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | Clark County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 44.1°F | 58.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 91.7°F | 104.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.4" | 6.5" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 34.9" | 0.2" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 107,949 | 318,063 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 31.9 | 42.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.6% | 65.2% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 24.1% ✓ More | 21.4% |
| Over 65 | 13.1% | 20.0% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Greeley's cost of living index is 96.0 vs Henderson's 103.9 (US average = 100).
Greeley is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Henderson leads 18 of 23 categories. Greeley wins 5 and Henderson wins 18. 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 Greeley to Henderson or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($346,400 vs $427,900 median home), income ($65,525 vs $85,311), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Greeley, CO and Henderson, NV are about 634 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.