Denton, TX vs North Richland Hills, TX

Denton is moderately more affordable than North Richland Hills, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Denton scores 103 compared to 111 for North Richland Hills, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of North Richland Hills 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 $1,609/month in North Richland Hills — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Denton has cheaper rent, North Richland Hills actually has lower median home values ($324,800 vs $325,700).

Median household income in Denton is $73,719 compared to $93,434 in North Richland Hills (-21.1%). While North Richland Hills 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, more than the 20.7% in North Richland Hills.