Atlantic City, NJ vs DeSoto, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Atlantic City
71.9
#942 nationally
DeSoto
70.9
#1045 nationally
DeSoto leads in crime level (8.9 vs 48.8). Atlantic City leads in walk score (74 vs 23). DeSoto leads in median household income ($81,736 vs $35,188).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Atlantic City, NJ | DeSoto, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#942) | 70.9 (#1045) |
| Population | 38,464 | 55,740 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $221,467 | $324,582 |
| Median Household Income | $35,188 | $81,736 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 74 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 48.8 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.0 | D+22.2 |
C-
71.9 Score
Atlantic City, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$221,467
Population
38,464
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
74
Northeast
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C-
70.9 Score
DeSoto, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$324,582
Population
55,740
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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