Henderson, NV vs Los Angeles, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Henderson
72.8
#826 nationally
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 30). Henderson leads in cost of living index (108 vs 173). Henderson leads in school rating (6.8 vs 5.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Henderson, NV | Los Angeles, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#826) | 60.9 (#1917) |
| Population | 330,891 | 3,822,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,484 | $946,268 |
| Median Household Income | $83,567 | $74,891 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 68 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | 6.8 | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+32.9 |
C-
72.8 Score
Henderson, NV
Vegas suburb with small-town feel
Median Home
$485,484
Population
330,891
Crime
Very Low
Schools
B
West
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D-
60.9 Score
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment capital of the world
Median Home
$946,268
Population
3,822,238
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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