Denton, TX vs Watertown, WI
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
Watertown
73.9
#667 nationally
Watertown leads in walk score (41 vs 34). Watertown leads in cost of living index (95 vs 105). Watertown leads in crime level (5.2 vs 5.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denton, TX | Watertown, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#822) | 73.9 (#667) |
| Population | 158,349 | 22,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,224 | $333,129 |
| Median Household Income | $71,921 | $67,189 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | R+16.4 |
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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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73.9 Score
Watertown, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$333,129
Population
22,692
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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