Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Henderson, NV
VS
Sandy, UT
🏆 Sandy leads 14 of 23 categories
Henderson
Nevada
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$85,311
Violent Crime Index
72
Population
318,063 ✓ Larger
Sandy
Utah
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$108,165 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
65 ✓ Safer
Population
95,635
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Henderson, NV
Pros
Homes cost $64k less ($427,900 vs $492,300)
Milder winters — January highs near 59°F vs 38°F
Smaller class sizes — 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Sandy by $22,854/yr
Higher unemployment (7.0% vs 2.2%)
Hot summers — July highs average 105°F
Cost of living runs 4% higher than Sandy
Sandy, UT
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 4.8 pts lower (2.2%)
9% less violent crime than Henderson
Households earn $22,854 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (246.7 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 44.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 91°F vs 105°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $492,300
Snowy winters — about 82" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Henderson
Median Home Value
$64k less
$427,900 vs $492,300
Henderson
Summer Heat
13.8°F warmer
July avg high 104.5°F vs 90.7°F
Sandy
Cost of Living
4% cheaper
COL index 100.2 vs 103.9 (100 = US avg)
Sandy
Median Income
$22,854
$108,165 vs $85,311/yr
Sandy
Violent Crime
9% lower
246.7 vs 272.4 per 100k
Sandy
Unemployment
4.8 pp lower
2.2% vs 7.0% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Henderson, NV | Sandy, UT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.9⚠ High | 100.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $427,900⚠ High ✓ Lower | $492,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,641⚠ High | $1,640⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $85,311 | $108,165 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.0%⚠ High | 2.2% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.8 min | 23.4 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.8% | 17.7% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 76 | 69 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 72 | 65 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 82 | 76 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (95) | B (102) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.3:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.4:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35.3% | 44.5% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 93.6% | 95.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Clark County | Canyons District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 58.5°F ✓ Warmer | 38.1°F |
| Avg High — July | 104.5°F ✓ Warmer | 90.7°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 6.5" ✓ Drier | 21.0" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.2" ✓ Less | 81.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 318,063 ✓ Larger | 95,635 |
| Median Age | 42.3 ✓ Older | 36.9 |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.2% | 76.5% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.4% | 25.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 20.0% ✓ More | 14.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Henderson's cost of living index is 103.9 vs Sandy's 100.2 (US average = 100).
Sandy is 4% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Sandy leads 14 of 23 categories. Henderson wins 9 and Sandy wins 14. 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 Sandy or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($427,900 vs $492,300 median home), income ($85,311 vs $108,165), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Henderson, NV and Sandy, UT are about 359 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.