Median rent is 57% lower in Warren ($759/mo vs $1,750/mo). Buying is cheaper in Warren, where the median home runs $80,100 versus $465,000. Households earn more in Henderson ($88,654 vs $36,955 a year). Taken together, Warren is the more affordable choice with a cost index of 96.3 against 96.5 — 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
Warren, OH
How much would you need to earn in Warren, OH to maintain your standard of living from Henderson, NV?
Equivalent salary in Warren, OH
$74,832
You could earn $168 less (0% lower) and break even.
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
Warren
Ohio
👥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
Renters will find significantly cheaper housing in Warren — median rent of $759/mo versus $1,750/mo in Henderson, a 57% difference. Home buyers face a steeper market in Henderson: the median home is $465,000 versus $80,100 in Warren — 83% more expensive.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
Nevada has no state income tax, while Ohio tops out at 3.50% — giving Henderson a clear advantage for high earners. Sales tax is 6.85% in Nevada and 5.75% in Ohio; Warren has the lower rate (local add-ons may apply in both).
Henderson
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.85%
Warren
Income tax: 3.50%
Sales tax: 5.75%
Air quality data is available for Henderson (avg AQI 12.0) but not yet for Warren.
Pick Henderson if you prioritize higher median household income ($88,654/yr).
Pick Warren if you prioritize cheaper rent ($759/mo median).
Pick Henderson if you prioritize no state income tax.
Is Henderson cheaper than Warren?
Warren is cheaper overall, with a cost of living index of 96.3 versus 96.5 (US average = 100). That means prices run about 0% lower in Warren.
How much is rent in Henderson vs Warren?
Median rent is $1,750/mo in Henderson, NV and $759/mo in Warren, OH. Warren, OH has the lower rent by about 57%.
Which has higher salaries — Henderson or Warren?
Median household income is $88,654 in Henderson, NV and $36,955 in Warren, OH. 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?
Air quality data is not yet available for one or both cities.
Which has lower taxes — Henderson or Warren?
Nevada has no state income tax. Ohio has a top rate of 3.50%.
What salary do I need in Warren to match my Henderson income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Henderson, NV is equivalent to roughly $99,776 in Warren, OH (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