Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
19% cheaper
Cleveland is 19% more affordable than Henderson. A $75,000 salary in Henderson is equivalent to $60,417 in Cleveland.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Cleveland has a housing index of 59 while Henderson sits at 118 (national average = 100). The median home in Cleveland costs $100,000 compared to $420,000 in Henderson, a difference of $320,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $900 in Cleveland versus $1,500 in Henderson.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Cleveland scores 99 while Henderson scores 102. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Cleveland (96) match Henderson (96). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Cleveland is $32,053 compared to $72,238 in Henderson. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Cleveland.
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