Cost of living in Denton, Texas
Denton County, TX
Population 945,644 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Denton
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Denton
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Denton
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Denton
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Denton
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Denton
State and local tax rates for Texas.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Denton
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Denton
What it costs to live in Denton each month.
- Rent $1,606
- Energy $199
- Water $55
- Groceries $334
- Transport $250
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $749
- State tax $0
- Rent $1,884
- Energy $239
- Water $65
- Groceries $553
- Transport $350
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $1,441
- State tax $0
- Rent $2,361
- Energy $298
- Water $75
- Groceries $840
- Transport $450
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $1,441
- State tax $0
Frequently asked questions about Denton
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Denton?
In Denton, Texas, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,606 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,884 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,361 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Denton?
In Denton, Texas, the average household income is $108,185 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $55,809 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Denton?
The estimated cost of living in Denton, Texas is approximately $3,673 per month for a single person, $5,396 for a couple, $8,015 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Denton?
The combined sales tax rate in Denton, Texas is 8.19%, which includes the Texas state rate of 6.25% plus an average local rate of 1.94%.
Is Denton an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Denton, Texas would need approximately $3,673 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $108,185 per year ($9,015 per month). Denton is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Denton?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Denton, Texas is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Denton?
The average home value in Denton, Texas is $403,400, with average annual property taxes of $6,943, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Denton compare to other areas?
You can compare Denton, Texas with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Denton is in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area.
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP