Denton, Texas vs. Odessa, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Odessa, Texas is 13.5% cheaper than Denton, Texas.

You would need a salary of $43,268 in Odessa, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Denton, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Odessa, Texas is cheaper than Denton, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Odessa
than in Denton, Texas
Denton, TX vs. Odessa, TX
Compared to Denton, Odessa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  6.7% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher