Calumet City, IL vs Denton, TX
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.
Calumet City
78.4
#179 nationally
Denton
72.8
#822 nationally
Denton leads in crime level (5.6 vs 11.2). Calumet City leads in walk score (55 vs 34). Denton leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 34.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Calumet City, IL | Denton, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.4 (#179) | 72.8 (#822) |
| Population | 34,358 | 158,349 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $156,808 | $350,224 |
| Median Household Income | $56,727 | $71,921 |
| Average Commute | 34.8 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+13.2 |
C+
78.4 Score
Calumet City, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$156,808
Population
34,358
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Midwest
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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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