Median rent is 17% lower in Las Vegas ($1,456/mo vs $1,750/mo). Buying is cheaper in Las Vegas, where the median home runs $395,300 versus $465,000. Households earn more in Henderson ($88,654 vs $70,723 a year). Overall, the two cities have a nearly identical cost of living index (96.5).
City A
Henderson, NV
City B
Las Vegas, NV
How much would you need to earn in Las Vegas, NV to maintain your standard of living from Henderson, NV?
Equivalent salary in Las Vegas, NV
$75,000
Costs are about the same in both cities.
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
Henderson
Nevada
Las Vegas
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 rent is modestly lower in Las Vegas at $1,456/mo compared to $1,750/mo in Henderson (17% gap). Median home values are within 15% of each other: $465,000 in Henderson and $395,300 in Las Vegas.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
Both Nevada and Nevada have no state income tax — a notable advantage for workers in both cities. Sales tax is 6.85% in Nevada and 6.85% in Nevada; Las Vegas has the lower rate (local add-ons may apply in both).
Henderson
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.85%
Las Vegas
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.85%
Henderson has cleaner air on average: 12.0 AQI (Good) compared to 23.0 AQI (Good) in the other city. Lower AQI means cleaner, healthier air.
Pick Henderson if you prioritize higher median household income ($88,654/yr).
Pick Las Vegas if you prioritize cheaper rent ($1,456/mo median).
Pick Henderson if you prioritize cleaner air quality (avg AQI 12.0).
Is Henderson cheaper than Las Vegas?
Henderson is cheaper overall, with a cost of living index of 96.5 versus 96.5 (US average = 100). That means prices run about 0% lower in Henderson.
How much is rent in Henderson vs Las Vegas?
Median rent is $1,750/mo in Henderson, NV and $1,456/mo in Las Vegas, NV. Las Vegas, NV has the lower rent by about 17%.
Which has higher salaries — Henderson or Las Vegas?
Median household income is $88,654 in Henderson, NV and $70,723 in Las Vegas, NV. Henderson, NV 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?
Henderson, NV has better air quality on average: 12.0 AQI versus 23.0 AQI. Both are EPA AirNow annual averages; lower is better.
Which has lower taxes — Henderson or Las Vegas?
Both Nevada and Nevada have no state income tax.
What salary do I need in Las Vegas to match my Henderson income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Henderson, NV is equivalent to roughly $100,000 in Las Vegas, NV (using the BEA Regional Price Parity ratio). Use the salary calculator above for any income amount.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology