Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Denton, TX
VS
Suffolk, VA
🏆 Denton leads 16 of 23 categories
Denton
Texas
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.3⚠ High
Median Household Income
$71,921
Violent Crime Index
54 ✓ Safer
Population
142,262 ✓ Larger
Suffolk
Virginia
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$87,758 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
98
Population
94,856
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Denton, TX
Pros
45% less violent crime than Suffolk
Violent crime is well below the national average (204.2 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.5 pts lower (4.8%)
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 40.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Rent averages $112/mo less ($1,264 vs $1,376)
Cons
Median income trails Suffolk by $15,837/yr
Cost of living runs 6% higher than Suffolk
Suffolk, VA
Pros
Households earn $15,837 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 87°F vs 96°F
6% cheaper overall cost of living than Denton
Cons
Higher unemployment (6.3% vs 4.8%)
Higher rents — median is $1,376/mo
Longer commutes — 29.6 min average each way
Pricier housing — median home is $314,400
Key Differences at a Glance
Denton
Violent Crime
45% lower
204.2 vs 371.0 per 100k
Denton
Median Home Value
$18k less
$296,100 vs $314,400
Denton
Unemployment
1.5 pp lower
4.8% vs 6.3% unemployment
Denton
Summer Heat
9.1°F warmer
July avg high 95.9°F vs 86.8°F
Suffolk
Cost of Living
6% cheaper
COL index 97.4 vs 103.3 (100 = US avg)
Suffolk
Median Income
$15,837
$87,758 vs $71,921/yr
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Denton, TX | Suffolk, VA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 103.3⚠ High | 97.4 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $296,100 ✓ Lower | $314,400⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,264 ✓ Lower | $1,376⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $71,921 | $87,758 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 6.3%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.7 min ✓ Shorter | 29.6 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 10.6% ✓ Higher | 7.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 65 ✓ Safer | 89 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 54 ✓ Safer | 98 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 83 | 75 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (115) ✓ Better | B (99) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 13.8:1 ✓ Smaller | 14.5:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 40.0% ✓ Higher | 32.1% |
| High School or Higher | 91.5% ✓ Higher | 91.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | DENTON ISD | Suffolk City Public Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 55.8°F ✓ Warmer | 49.3°F |
| Avg High — July | 95.9°F ✓ Warmer | 86.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.4" ✓ Drier | 51.8" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.1" ✓ Less | 5.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 142,262 ✓ Larger | 94,856 |
| Median Age | 30.4 | 38.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 49.4% | 70.4% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 18.5% | 23.6% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.2% | 14.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Denton's cost of living index is 103.3 vs Suffolk's 97.4 (US average = 100).
Suffolk is 6% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Denton leads 16 of 23 categories. Denton wins 16 and Suffolk wins 7. 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 Suffolk or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($296,100 vs $314,400 median home), income ($71,921 vs $87,758), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Denton, TX and Suffolk, VA are about 1,183 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.