Denton, TX vs Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Denton
72.8
#822 nationally
Rancho Cucamonga
63
#1806 nationally
Denton leads in cost of living index (105 vs 159). Rancho Cucamonga leads in median household income ($105,534 vs $71,921). Denton leads in crime level (5.6 vs 8.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denton, TX | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#822) | 63 (#1806) |
| Population | 158,349 | 174,405 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,224 | $788,806 |
| Median Household Income | $71,921 | $105,534 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | R+2.1 |
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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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D
63 Score
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$788,806
Population
174,405
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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