Denton, TX vs Temple City, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Denton
72.8
#822 nationally
Temple City
61.6
#1902 nationally
Denton leads in cost of living index (105 vs 180). Temple City leads in walk score (57 vs 34). Temple City leads in median household income ($95,263 vs $71,921).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denton, TX | Temple City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#822) | 61.6 (#1902) |
| Population | 158,349 | 34,854 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,224 | $1,092,483 |
| Median Household Income | $71,921 | $95,263 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 180 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | D+32.9 |
C-
72.8 Score
Denton, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$350,224
Population
158,349
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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D-
61.6 Score
Temple City, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,092,483
Population
34,854
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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