salaryCharlotte is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Henderson to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,881
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,857
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$97,214
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$484,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$2,520
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$151
👥 People living there
903,844
332,141
Commute to work
24.7 min
24.3 min
College degree
48%
37.4%
Own their home
51%
66.1%
Below poverty line
11.7%
9%
Unemployment
4.6%
6.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Henderson for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Charlotte | Henderson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $59,280 | +53% in Henderson |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,430 | $27,110 | -26% in Henderson |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $77,750 | +23% in Henderson |
| Carpenter | $50,960 | $62,380 | +22% in Henderson |
| Electrician | $59,080 | $70,890 | +20% in Henderson |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,140 | $75,920 | +17% in Henderson |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,430 | $45,350 | +15% in Henderson |
| Registered Nurse | $90,620 | $103,940 | +15% in Henderson |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Henderson cheaper to live in?
Charlotte is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $2,044 in Henderson.
What salary do I need in Henderson to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $61,767 a year gives the same standard of living in Henderson.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Henderson?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $97,214 in Henderson, 9% more in Henderson.