Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Denton, TX
VS
Lewisville, TX
🏆 Lewisville leads 12 of 21 categories
Denton
Texas
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.3⚠ High
Median Household Income
$71,921
Violent Crime Index
54
Population
142,262 ✓ Larger
Lewisville
Texas
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.3⚠ High
Median Household Income
$82,006 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
49 ✓ Safer
Population
125,028
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Denton, TX
Pros
Violent crime is well below the national average (204.2 vs 380/100k)
Rent averages $191/mo less ($1,264 vs $1,455)
Homes cost $32k less ($296,100 vs $328,300)
Cons
Median income trails Lewisville by $10,085/yr
Higher unemployment (4.8% vs 3.8%)
Lewisville, TX
Pros
Violent crime is well below the national average (187.4 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.0 pts lower (3.8%)
Households earn $10,085 more per year on average
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,455/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $328,300
Key Differences at a Glance
Denton
Median Home Value
$32k less
$296,100 vs $328,300
Both cities
Cost of Living
≈ Equal
Both near 103.3 on the COL index
Lewisville
Median Income
$10,085
$82,006 vs $71,921/yr
Lewisville
Violent Crime
8% lower
187.4 vs 204.2 per 100k
Lewisville
Unemployment
1.0 pp lower
3.8% vs 4.8% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Denton, TX | Lewisville, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.3⚠ High | 103.3⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $296,100 ✓ Lower | $328,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,264 ✓ Lower | $1,455⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $71,921 | $82,006 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8%⚠ High | 3.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.7 min ✓ Shorter | 25.0 min |
| Work From Home % | 10.6% | 13.9% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 65 | 58 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 54 | 49 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 83 | 72 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (115) | A- (116) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 13.8:1 | 13.5:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 40.0% | 40.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 91.5% ✓ Higher | 89.5% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | DENTON ISD | LEWISVILLE ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 55.8°F ✓ Warmer | 55.7°F |
| Avg High — July | 95.9°F ✓ Warmer | 95.3°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.4" | 36.5" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.1" | 0.1" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 142,262 ✓ Larger | 125,028 |
| Median Age | 30.4 | 34.2 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 49.4% ✓ Higher | 45.2% |
| Under 18 | 18.5% | 23.9% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.2% ✓ More | 9.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Denton's cost of living index is 103.3 vs Lewisville's 103.3 (US average = 100).
Both have a similar overall cost of living.
Based on the 21 decided categories above, Lewisville leads 12 of 21 categories. Denton wins 9 and Lewisville wins 12. 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 Denton to Lewisville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($296,100 vs $328,300 median home), income ($71,921 vs $82,006), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Denton, TX and Lewisville, TX are about 15 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.