Denton, TX vs Pflugerville, TX

Denton is moderately more affordable than Pflugerville, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Denton scores 103 compared to 120 for Pflugerville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pflugerville 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 $1,856/month in Pflugerville — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Denton is more affordable at $325,700 median vs $354,900.

Median household income in Denton is $73,719 compared to $112,656 in Pflugerville (-34.6%). While Pflugerville 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 19.8% in Pflugerville.