Denton, TX vs Des Moines, WA
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
Des Moines
64.6
#1684 nationally
Denton leads in crime level (5.6 vs 8.1). Denton leads in cost of living index (105 vs 133). Denton leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 30.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denton, TX | Des Moines, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#822) | 64.6 (#1684) |
| Population | 158,349 | 31,988 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,224 | $607,792 |
| Median Household Income | $71,921 | $81,362 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | D+51.7 |
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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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64.6 Score
Des Moines, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$607,792
Population
31,988
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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