Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Henderson, NV
VS
Los Angeles, CA
🏆 Henderson leads 17 of 23 categories
Henderson
Nevada
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$85,311 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
72 ✓ Safer
Population
318,063
Los Angeles
California
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$76,244
Violent Crime Index
192⚠ High
Population
3,881,041 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Henderson, NV
Pros
Homes cost $395k less ($427,900 vs $822,600)
63% less violent crime than Los Angeles
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.7 pts lower (7.0%)
12% cheaper overall cost of living than Los Angeles
Households earn $9,067 more per year on average
Cons
Hot summers — July highs average 105°F
Los Angeles, CA
Pros
Cooler summers — July highs near 78°F vs 105°F
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 59°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $822,600
Violent crime (728.5/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Cost of living runs 12% higher than Henderson
Key Differences at a Glance
Henderson
Cost of Living
12% cheaper
COL index 103.9 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Henderson
Median Income
$9,067
$85,311 vs $76,244/yr
Henderson
Violent Crime
63% lower
272.4 vs 728.5 per 100k
Henderson
Median Home Value
$395k less
$427,900 vs $822,600
Henderson
Unemployment
0.7 pp lower
7.0% vs 7.7% unemployment
Henderson
Summer Heat
26.5°F warmer
July avg high 104.5°F vs 78.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Henderson, NV | Los Angeles, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 115.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $427,900⚠ High ✓ Lower | $822,600⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,641⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,791⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $85,311 ✓ Higher | $76,244 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.0%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.7%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.8 min ✓ Shorter | 31.3 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 13.8% | 15.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 76 ✓ Safer | 143⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 72 ✓ Safer | 192⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 82 | 71 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (95) ✓ Better | B- (93) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.3:1 ✓ Smaller | 19.2:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35.3% | 36.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 93.6% ✓ Higher | 78.7% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Clark County | Los Angeles Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 58.5°F | 66.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 104.5°F ✓ Warmer | 78.0°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 6.5" ✓ Drier | 14.1" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.2" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 318,063 | 3,881,041 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 42.3 ✓ Older | 36.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.2% ✓ Higher | 36.6% |
| Under 18 | 21.4% ✓ More | 19.7% |
| Over 65 | 20.0% ✓ More | 13.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Henderson's cost of living index is 103.9 vs Los Angeles's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Henderson is 12% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Henderson leads 17 of 23 categories. Henderson wins 17 and Los Angeles wins 6. 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 Henderson to Los Angeles or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($427,900 vs $822,600 median home), income ($85,311 vs $76,244), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Henderson, NV and Los Angeles, CA are about 235 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.