Denton, MD vs Hancock, MD

Hancock is moderately more affordable than Denton, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Denton scores 86 compared to 76 for Hancock, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Denton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Denton is $995/month compared to $928/month in Hancock — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hancock is more affordable at $175,000 median vs $234,700.

Median household income in Denton is $63,769 compared to $39,375 in Hancock (+62%). While Denton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Denton spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, less than the 28.3% in Hancock.

Climate-wise, Denton is notably warmer with an average of 57.6°F compared to 54.1°F in Hancock. Denton receives more rainfall at 43.9" per year compared to 39" in Hancock.