Denison, TX vs Graham, TX

Graham is moderately more affordable than Denison, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Denison scores 81 compared to 77 for Graham, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Denison can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Denison is $1,161/month compared to $970/month in Graham — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Graham has cheaper rent, Denison actually has lower median home values ($167,800 vs $173,000).

Median household income in Denison is $60,821 compared to $58,525 in Graham (+3.9%). The higher salaries in Denison partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Denison spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, more than the 19.9% in Graham.