Median rent is 2% lower in Georgetown ($1,795/mo vs $1,824/mo). Buying is cheaper in Georgetown, where the median home runs $429,100 versus $484,900. Households earn more in Georgetown ($95,062 vs $90,138 a year). Taken together, Georgetown is the more affordable choice with a cost index of 98.3 against 98.3 — about 0% lower overall prices. After adjusting income for local prices, a typical paycheck stretches further in Georgetown, TX.
City A
Georgetown, TX
City B
Henderson, NV
How much would you need to earn in Henderson, NV to maintain your standard of living from Georgetown, TX?
Equivalent salary in Henderson, NV
$75,008
You'd need $8 more (0% higher).
Based on BEA Regional Price Parity (cost index) for each city's metro area. A rough estimate of overall purchasing power, not tax or take-home pay.
Metric
Georgetown
Texas
Henderson
Nevada
👥Population
💰Median Household Income
Annual
🏠Median Gross Rent
Per month
🏡Median Home Value
📊Cost of Living Index
US avg = 100
🔑1BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑2BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑3BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🌬️Air Quality Index
Lower = cleaner
🏛️Top State Income Tax
Top marginal rate
🧾State Sales Tax
Statewide base rate
🎂Median Age
Years
✓ = better value · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation
Median rents are similar in both cities: $1,795/mo in Georgetown and $1,824/mo in Henderson. Median home values are within 12% of each other: $429,100 in Georgetown and $484,900 in Henderson.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
State tax data is not yet available for these cities.
Georgetown
Income tax: N/A
Sales tax: N/A
Henderson
Income tax: N/A
Sales tax: N/A
Air quality data is available for Henderson (avg AQI 20.0) but not yet for Georgetown.
Is Georgetown cheaper than Henderson?
Georgetown is cheaper overall, with a cost of living index of 98.3 versus 98.3 (US average = 100). That means prices run about 0% lower in Georgetown.
How much is rent in Georgetown vs Henderson?
Median rent is $1,795/mo in Georgetown, TX and $1,824/mo in Henderson, NV. Georgetown, TX has the lower rent by about 2%.
Which has higher salaries — Georgetown or Henderson?
Median household income is $95,062 in Georgetown, TX and $90,138 in Henderson, NV. Georgetown, TX has the higher median income. Note that BLS occupational wages in the table above show wages for specific jobs.
Which city has better air quality?
Air quality data is not yet available for one or both cities.
Which has lower taxes — Georgetown or Henderson?
State tax data is not yet available for one or both cities.
What salary do I need in Henderson to match my Georgetown income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Georgetown, TX is equivalent to roughly $100,010 in Henderson, NV (using the BEA Regional Price Parity ratio). Use the salary calculator above for any income amount.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
