salaryColumbus is 5% 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
$1,611
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,857
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$97,214
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$484,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$2,520
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$151
👥 People living there
914,802
332,141
Commute to work
21.5 min
24.3 min
College degree
38.2%
37.4%
Own their home
44.1%
66.1%
Below poverty line
18.1%
9%
Unemployment
5.1%
6.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Henderson for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Henderson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $27,110 | -28% in Henderson |
| Registered Nurse | $83,900 | $103,940 | +24% in Henderson |
| Police Officer | $100,890 | $77,750 | -23% in Henderson |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,910 | $75,920 | +23% in Henderson |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $65,040 | -17% in Henderson |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,580 | $144,060 | +16% in Henderson |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,350 | $39,560 | -15% in Henderson |
| Dental Hygienist | $96,880 | $109,210 | +13% in Henderson |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Henderson cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $2,044 in Henderson.
What salary do I need in Henderson to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $62,983 a year gives the same standard of living in Henderson.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Henderson?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $97,214 in Henderson, 27% more in Henderson.