Median rent is 14% lower in Raleigh ($1,572/mo vs $1,824/mo). Buying is cheaper in Raleigh, where the median home runs $415,800 versus $484,900. Households earn more in Henderson ($90,138 vs $85,395 a year). Taken together, Henderson is the more affordable choice with a cost index of 98.3 against 98.4 — about 0% lower overall prices. After adjusting income for local prices, a typical paycheck stretches further in Henderson, NV.
City A
Henderson, NV
City B
Raleigh, NC
How much would you need to earn in Raleigh, NC to maintain your standard of living from Henderson, NV?
Equivalent salary in Raleigh, NC
$75,053
You'd need $53 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
Henderson
Nevada
Raleigh
North Carolina
👥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 Raleigh at $1,572/mo compared to $1,824/mo in Henderson (14% gap). Median home values are within 14% of each other: $484,900 in Henderson and $415,800 in Raleigh.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
State tax data is not yet available for these cities.
Henderson
Income tax: N/A
Sales tax: N/A
Raleigh
Income tax: N/A
Sales tax: N/A
Henderson has cleaner air on average: 20.0 AQI (Good) compared to 47.0 AQI (Good) in the other city. Lower AQI means cleaner, healthier air.
Pick Raleigh if you prioritize cheaper rent ($1,572/mo median).
Pick Henderson if you prioritize cleaner air quality (avg AQI 20.0).
Is Henderson cheaper than Raleigh?
Henderson is cheaper overall, with a cost of living index of 98.3 versus 98.4 (US average = 100). That means prices run about 0% lower in Henderson.
How much is rent in Henderson vs Raleigh?
Median rent is $1,824/mo in Henderson, NV and $1,572/mo in Raleigh, NC. Raleigh, NC has the lower rent by about 14%.
Which has higher salaries — Henderson or Raleigh?
Median household income is $90,138 in Henderson, NV and $85,395 in Raleigh, NC. 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: 20.0 AQI versus 47.0 AQI. Both are EPA AirNow annual averages; lower is better.
Which has lower taxes — Henderson or Raleigh?
State tax data is not yet available for one or both cities.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match my Henderson income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Henderson, NV is equivalent to roughly $100,070 in Raleigh, NC (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
