salaryColumbus is 12% 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
$1,314
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,857
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$97,214
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$484,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$2,520
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$151
👥 People living there
203,711
332,141
Commute to work
20.9 min
24.3 min
College degree
30.5%
37.4%
Own their home
50.8%
66.1%
Below poverty line
19%
9%
Unemployment
6.3%
6.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Henderson for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Henderson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $77,750 | +56% in Henderson |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $150,510 | +45% in Henderson |
| Electrician | $50,730 | $70,890 | +40% in Henderson |
| Carpenter | $45,070 | $62,380 | +38% in Henderson |
| Civil Engineer | $77,600 | $106,110 | +37% in Henderson |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,240 | $109,210 | +36% in Henderson |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $27,110 | +30% in Henderson |
| Nursing Assistant | $34,970 | $45,350 | +30% in Henderson |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Henderson cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $2,044 in Henderson.
What salary do I need in Henderson to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $67,337 a year gives the same standard of living in Henderson.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Henderson?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $97,214 in Henderson, 36% more in Henderson.