Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
4% cheaper
Henderson is 4% more affordable than Hartford. A $75,000 salary in Hartford is equivalent to $72,321 in Henderson.
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. Hartford has a housing index of 121 while Henderson sits at 118 (national average = 100). The median home in Hartford costs $215,000 compared to $420,000 in Henderson, a difference of $205,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,200 in Hartford versus $1,500 in Henderson.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Hartford scores 106 while Henderson scores 102.
Healthcare costs in Hartford (114) are higher than Henderson (96).
Median household income in Hartford is $40,068 compared to $72,238 in Henderson. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Henderson.
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