Relocation profile · Federal data
Sherman-Denison, TX
LiveAbility 39.5/100 places Sherman-Denison #328 of 387 (bottom third of scored metros).
- 93.8
- Cost index (US=100)
- $1,351
- 2BR rent / mo
- $57,841
- Median salary
- 39.5
- LiveAbility Score
The verdict
As of June 2026, Sherman-Denison ranks #328 of 387 US metros on the LiveAbility Score (39.5/100), with its strongest marks in climate and schools.
- #328
- of 387 US metros · Below median
- 31,290,831
- metro-area population
- 395
- violent crimes per 100K (state-level)
- 9,061
- schools in the state (NCES)
Weakest dimension: low hazard (1/100). Weigh every dimension against your own priorities, use the City Finder to re-rank by what matters to you.
According to PlainRelocate's LiveAbility composite (BEA, BLS, HUD, FBI, NCES, EPA, NOAA, and FEMA inputs), Sherman-Denison ranks #328 of 387 scored US metros by LiveAbility Score (highest score = #1). Cost-of-living index 93.8 (100 = national average), median 2-bedroom rent $1,351/mo, median salary $57,841; LiveAbility Score 39.5/100, strongest in climate and schools.
Signature: LiveAbility 39.5/100 places Sherman-Denison #328 of 387 (bottom third of scored metros).
Purchasing power sits mid-band: BEA RPP 93.8 between corpus terciles 91.5 and 97.0. Median 2BR rent $1,351/mo.
LiveAbility 39.5/100 puts Sherman-Denison in the bottom third (#328 of 387).
BLS OEWS total employment in the Sherman-Denison area is 45,700.
Sherman-Denison vs all US metros by LiveAbility Score
Where this metro's LiveAbility Score falls among every scored US metro (composite placement, not a desirability verdict)
40 Top 85% higher than 15% of 387 US metros
Metros banded by LiveAbility Score (0–100)
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Source PlainRelocate LiveAbility Score · June 2026
Sherman-Denison housing and rent
HUD Fair Market Rents for the Sherman-Denison MSA; housing RPP 89.5 (100 = national average); 2BR $1,351/mo.
Sherman-Denison wages and employment
Sherman-Denison posts 45,700 total employment with median salary $57,841.
Top Occupations by Employment
| Occupation | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,340 |
| Registered Nurses | $83,700 |
| General and Operations Managers | $89,940 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $31,360 |
| Retail Salespersons | $30,670 |
Schools & Education
State-level education data for the Sherman-Denison area from NCES.
Childcare Costs
State-average childcare costs for the Sherman-Denison area (DOL data).
Life Score Breakdown
Sherman-Denison's composite Life Score is 43.6/100 (F), computed across 7 of 7 dimensions.
LiveAbility Score
View full rankings →Sherman-Denison ranks #328 out of 387 metros with a LiveAbility Score of 39.5/100 - a composite of 7 of 8 quality-of-life dimensions from federal data (missing dims omitted; remaining weights renormalized). Customize the weights to match your priorities →
Sherman-Denison - dimension scores
Percentile vs all US metros (100 = best in the nation for that dimension)
- Climate
Climate
96 /100
- Schools
Schools
58 /100
- Cost of living
Cost of living
48 /100
- Housing
Housing
44 /100
- Safety 31
Safety
31 /100
- Job market 12
Job market
12 /100
- Low hazard 1
Low hazard
1 /100
What this shows Sherman-Denison's strongest dimensions are climate and schools; its weakest among scored dims is low hazard at 1/100. Default weights: cost 18%, jobs & housing 15% each, safety & schools 12%, air & hazard 10%, climate 8%; this metro uses 7 of 8 dims with renormalized weights.
Compare Sherman-Denison to
Metros near Sherman-Denison on cost, LiveAbility, or wages
Nearest out-of-state neighbors to Sherman-Denison on BEA RPP, LiveAbility, or BLS median salary, a different lens than the size-ranked list.
Similar cost of living (BEA RPP)
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, HUD Fair Market Rents, BLS OES, FBI UCR, NCES, DOL, EPA June 2026
Sherman-Denison cost figures follow BEA Regional Price Parities and HUD Fair Market Rents; Sherman-Denison wages and LiveAbility inputs follow BLS OEWS plus the federal sources listed in methodology. This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Scores are federal-data percentiles, not a move recommendation. How this data is sourced.
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Sherman-Denison runs a $57,841 median salary at a 93.8 cost index, ranking #328 of 387 nationally on LiveAbility.
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