Denton, TX vs Kyle, TX

Denton is moderately more affordable than Kyle, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Denton scores 103 compared to 110 for Kyle, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kyle can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Denton is $1,344/month compared to $1,661/month in Kyle — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Denton has cheaper rent, Kyle actually has lower median home values ($302,200 vs $325,700).

Median household income in Denton is $73,719 compared to $89,645 in Kyle (-17.8%). While Kyle 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 21.9% of their income on rent, less than the 22.2% in Kyle.