Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Anaheim, CA
VS
Denton, TX
🏆 Denton leads 15 of 22 categories
Anaheim
California
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$88,538 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
157⚠ High
Population
347,111 ✓ Larger
Denton
Texas
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.3⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$71,921
Violent Crime Index
54 ✓ Safer
Population
142,262
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Anaheim, CA
Pros
Households earn $16,617 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 71°F vs 56°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 87°F vs 96°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $713,600
Higher rents — median is $1,958/mo
Violent crime (596.2/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Denton, TX
Pros
Homes cost $418k less ($296,100 vs $713,600)
66% less violent crime than Anaheim
Rent averages $694/mo less ($1,264 vs $1,958)
Violent crime is well below the national average (204.2 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.6 pts lower (4.8%)
12% cheaper overall cost of living than Anaheim
Cons
Median income trails Anaheim by $16,617/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Anaheim
Median Income
$16,617
$88,538 vs $71,921/yr
Denton
Cost of Living
12% cheaper
COL index 103.3 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Denton
Violent Crime
66% lower
204.2 vs 596.2 per 100k
Denton
Median Home Value
$418k less
$296,100 vs $713,600
Denton
Unemployment
0.6 pp lower
4.8% vs 5.4% unemployment
Denton
Summer Heat
9.1°F warmer
July avg high 95.9°F vs 86.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Anaheim, CA | Denton, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 103.3⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $713,600⚠ High | $296,100 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,958⚠ High | $1,264 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,538 ✓ Higher | $71,921 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4%⚠ High | 4.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 28.4 min⚠ High | 24.7 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 7.8% | 10.6% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 135⚠ High | 65 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 157⚠ High | 54 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 102⚠ High | 83 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C- (74) | A- (115) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.0:1 | 13.8:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.1% | 40.0% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.8% | 91.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Anaheim Elementary | DENTON ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 71.0°F ✓ Warmer | 55.8°F |
| Avg High — July | 86.8°F | 95.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.2" ✓ Drier | 38.4" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 0.1" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 347,111 ✓ Larger | 142,262 |
| Median Age | 35.4 ✓ Older | 30.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.6% | 49.4% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.9% ✓ More | 18.5% |
| Over 65 | 12.2% | 12.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Anaheim's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Denton's 103.3 (US average = 100).
Denton is 12% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Denton leads 15 of 22 categories. Anaheim wins 7 and Denton wins 15. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Anaheim to Denton or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($713,600 vs $296,100 median home), income ($88,538 vs $71,921), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Anaheim, CA and Denton, TX are about 1,186 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.