Denton, TX vs Oak Creek, 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
Oak Creek
71.4
#986 nationally
Denton leads in walk score (34 vs 22). Oak Creek leads in crime level (4.0 vs 5.6). Oak Creek leads in median household income ($86,408 vs $71,921).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denton, TX | Oak Creek, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#822) | 71.4 (#986) |
| Population | 158,349 | 37,156 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,224 | $418,459 |
| Median Household Income | $71,921 | $86,408 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | D+38.5 |
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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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71.4 Score
Oak Creek, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$418,459
Population
37,156
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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