Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Henderson, NV
VS
Reno, NV
🏆 Henderson leads 17 of 21 categories
Henderson
Nevada
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$85,311 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
72 ✓ Safer
Population
318,063 ✓ Larger
Reno
Nevada
4
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$73,073
Violent Crime Index
139⚠ High
Population
265,196
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Henderson, NV
Pros
49% less violent crime than Reno
Households earn $12,238 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 59°F vs 46°F
Homes cost $34k less ($427,900 vs $462,100)
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,641/mo
Higher unemployment (7.0% vs 5.0%)
Hot summers — July highs average 105°F
Reno, NV
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.0 pts lower (5.0%)
Rent averages $281/mo less ($1,360 vs $1,641)
Commutes run 3 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 93°F vs 105°F
Cons
Violent crime (529.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Henderson by $12,238/yr
Pricier housing — median home is $462,100
Key Differences at a Glance
Henderson
Median Income
$12,238
$85,311 vs $73,073/yr
Henderson
Violent Crime
49% lower
272.4 vs 529.6 per 100k
Henderson
Median Home Value
$34k less
$427,900 vs $462,100
Henderson
Summer Heat
11.8°F warmer
July avg high 104.5°F vs 92.7°F
Reno
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 102.8 vs 103.9 (100 = US avg)
Reno
Unemployment
2.0 pp lower
5.0% vs 7.0% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Henderson, NV | Reno, NV |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.9⚠ High | 102.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $427,900⚠ High ✓ Lower | $462,100⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,641⚠ High | $1,360⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $85,311 ✓ Higher | $73,073 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.0%⚠ High | 5.0%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.8 min | 20.5 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.8% ✓ Higher | 9.3% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 76 ✓ Safer | 130⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 72 ✓ Safer | 139⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 82 ✓ Safer | 116⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (95) | B- (95) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.3:1 ✓ Smaller | 19.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35.3% | 35.3% |
| High School or Higher | 93.6% ✓ Higher | 89.6% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Clark County | Washoe County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 58.5°F ✓ Warmer | 45.8°F |
| Avg High — July | 104.5°F ✓ Warmer | 92.7°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 6.5" ✓ Drier | 9.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.2" ✓ Less | 33.3" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 318,063 ✓ Larger | 265,196 |
| Median Age | 42.3 ✓ Older | 36.9 |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.2% ✓ Higher | 48.3% |
| Under 18 | 21.4% ✓ More | 19.8% |
| Over 65 | 20.0% ✓ More | 15.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Henderson's cost of living index is 103.9 vs Reno's 102.8 (US average = 100).
Reno is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 21 decided categories above, Henderson leads 17 of 21 categories. Henderson wins 17 and Reno wins 4. 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 Reno or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($427,900 vs $462,100 median home), income ($85,311 vs $73,073), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Henderson, NV and Reno, NV are about 359 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.