Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
13% cheaper
Rochester is 13% more affordable than Henderson. A $75,000 salary in Henderson is equivalent to $65,278 in Rochester.
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. Henderson has a housing index of 118 while Rochester sits at 73 (national average = 100). The median home in Henderson costs $420,000 compared to $155,000 in Rochester, a difference of $265,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,500 in Henderson versus $1,000 in Rochester.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Henderson scores 102 while Rochester scores 101. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Henderson (96) are lower than Rochester (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Henderson is $72,238 compared to $39,728 in Rochester. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Rochester.
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