Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Henderson, NV
VS
Orem, UT
🏆 Orem leads 12 of 23 categories
Henderson
Nevada
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$85,311 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
72
Population
318,063 ✓ Larger
Orem
Utah
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.1 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$77,568
Violent Crime Index
46 ✓ Safer
Population
97,100
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Henderson, NV
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 59°F vs 38°F
Households earn $7,743 more per year on average
Smaller class sizes — 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,641/mo
Higher unemployment (7.0% vs 3.4%)
Pricier housing — median home is $427,900
Hot summers — July highs average 105°F
Orem, UT
Pros
36% less violent crime than Henderson
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.6 pts lower (3.4%)
Rent averages $351/mo less ($1,290 vs $1,641)
Violent crime is well below the national average (174.5 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 42.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Median income trails Henderson by $7,743/yr
Snowy winters — about 45" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Henderson
Median Income
$7,743
$85,311 vs $77,568/yr
Henderson
Summer Heat
12.0°F warmer
July avg high 104.5°F vs 92.5°F
Orem
Cost of Living
7% cheaper
COL index 97.1 vs 103.9 (100 = US avg)
Orem
Violent Crime
36% lower
174.5 vs 272.4 per 100k
Orem
Median Home Value
$35k less
$392,900 vs $427,900
Orem
Unemployment
3.6 pp lower
3.4% vs 7.0% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Henderson, NV | Orem, UT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.9⚠ High | 97.1 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $427,900⚠ High | $392,900⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,641⚠ High | $1,290 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $85,311 ✓ Higher | $77,568 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.0%⚠ High | 3.4% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.8 min | 19.7 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.8% ✓ Higher | 13.5% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 76 | 53 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 72 | 46 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 82 | 65 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (95) | B (99) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.3:1 ✓ Smaller | 24.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35.3% | 42.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 93.6% | 93.9% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Clark County | Alpine District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 58.5°F ✓ Warmer | 37.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 104.5°F ✓ Warmer | 92.5°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 6.5" ✓ Drier | 17.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.2" ✓ Less | 44.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 318,063 ✓ Larger | 97,100 |
| Median Age | 42.3 ✓ Older | 26.8 |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.2% ✓ Higher | 59.9% |
| Under 18 | 21.4% | 27.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 20.0% ✓ More | 10.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Henderson's cost of living index is 103.9 vs Orem's 97.1 (US average = 100).
Orem is 7% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Orem leads 12 of 23 categories. Henderson wins 11 and Orem wins 12. 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 Orem or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($427,900 vs $392,900 median home), income ($85,311 vs $77,568), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Henderson, NV and Orem, UT are about 347 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.