Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
15% cheaper
Henderson is 15% more affordable than Anchorage. A $75,000 salary in Anchorage is equivalent to $63,780 in Henderson.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Alaska salaries · Nevada salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Anchorage has a housing index of 142 while Henderson sits at 118 (national average = 100). The median home in Anchorage costs $340,000 compared to $420,000 in Henderson, a difference of $80,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Anchorage versus $1,500 in Henderson.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Anchorage scores 120 while Henderson scores 102.
Healthcare costs in Anchorage (128) are higher than Henderson (96).
Median household income in Anchorage is $72,515 compared to $72,238 in Henderson. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Henderson.
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