The Cost of living Index is based on a US nationwide average of 100. Below 100 means the area and the category has a lower cost of living, and above 100 means higher cost of living.
| Cost Of Living Index | Denton | Texas |
| Overall Index | 93 | 101.8 |
| Food & Groceries | 96.7 | 96.9 |
| Housing | 88.9 | 99 |
| Utilities | 97.1 | 99.4 |
| Transportation | 100.05 | 121 |
| Health | 90.2 | 94.7 |
| Miscellaneous | 96.1 | 97 |