Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Henderson, NV
VS
Sacramento, CA
🏆 Henderson leads 16 of 23 categories
Henderson
Nevada
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$85,311 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
72 ✓ Safer
Population
318,063
Sacramento
California
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
108.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$78,954
Violent Crime Index
199⚠ High
Population
523,600 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Henderson, NV
Pros
64% less violent crime than Sacramento
Households earn $6,357 more per year on average
Homes cost $23k less ($427,900 vs $450,500)
5% cheaper overall cost of living than Sacramento
Smaller class sizes — 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Higher unemployment (7.0% vs 6.3%)
Hot summers — July highs average 105°F
Sacramento, CA
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.7 pts lower (6.3%)
Cooler summers — July highs near 94°F vs 105°F
Cons
Violent crime (754.9/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (2547.3/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Median income trails Henderson by $6,357/yr
Pricier housing — median home is $450,500
Key Differences at a Glance
Henderson
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 103.9 vs 108.9 (100 = US avg)
Henderson
Median Income
$6,357
$85,311 vs $78,954/yr
Henderson
Violent Crime
64% lower
272.4 vs 754.9 per 100k
Henderson
Median Home Value
$23k less
$427,900 vs $450,500
Henderson
Summer Heat
10.1°F warmer
July avg high 104.5°F vs 94.4°F
Sacramento
Unemployment
0.7 pp lower
6.3% vs 7.0% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Henderson, NV | Sacramento, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 108.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $427,900⚠ High ✓ Lower | $450,500⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,641⚠ High | $1,592⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $85,311 ✓ Higher | $78,954 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.0%⚠ High | 6.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.8 min ✓ Shorter | 25.4 min |
| Work From Home % | 13.8% | 15.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 76 ✓ Safer | 168⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 72 ✓ Safer | 199⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 82 ✓ Safer | 121⚠ High |
| 🎓 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 | 22.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35.3% | 35.8% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 93.6% ✓ Higher | 86.4% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Clark County | Sacramento City Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 58.5°F ✓ Warmer | 56.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 104.5°F ✓ Warmer | 94.4°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 6.5" ✓ Drier | 20.4" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.2" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 318,063 | 523,600 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 42.3 ✓ Older | 35.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.2% ✓ Higher | 50.7% |
| Under 18 | 21.4% | 22.0% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 20.0% ✓ More | 13.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Henderson's cost of living index is 103.9 vs Sacramento's 108.9 (US average = 100).
Henderson is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Henderson leads 16 of 23 categories. Henderson wins 16 and Sacramento wins 7. 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 Sacramento or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($427,900 vs $450,500 median home), income ($85,311 vs $78,954), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Henderson, NV and Sacramento, CA are about 395 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.