Denton, TX vs Missouri City, TX

Denton is moderately more affordable than Missouri City, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Denton scores 103 compared to 116 for Missouri City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Missouri City 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 $1,908/month in Missouri City — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Denton has cheaper rent, Missouri City actually has lower median home values ($281,600 vs $325,700).

Median household income in Denton is $73,719 compared to $96,746 in Missouri City (-23.8%). While Missouri City 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 23.7% in Missouri City.