Denton, TX vs Elk Grove, 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

vs

Elk Grove

66.7

#1508 nationally

Elk Grove leads in median household income ($115,864 vs $71,921). Denton leads in cost of living index (105 vs 148). Denton leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 33.1 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Denton, TX Elk Grove, CA
WhereAtHome Score 72.8 (#822) 66.7 (#1508)
Population 158,349 178,444
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $350,224 $634,683
Median Household Income $71,921 $115,864
Average Commute 24.7 min 33.1 min
Walk Score 34 32
Crime Level 5.6 5.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 105 148
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+13.2 D+19.7