Belton, MO 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.
Belton
73.2
#765 nationally
DeSoto
70.9
#1045 nationally
DeSoto leads in median household income ($81,736 vs $68,030). Belton leads in average commute (25.7 min vs 30.4 min). Belton leads in cost of living index (93 vs 102).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Belton, MO | DeSoto, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#765) | 70.9 (#1045) |
| Population | 25,534 | 55,740 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $274,327 | $324,582 |
| Median Household Income | $68,030 | $81,736 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+32.1 | D+22.2 |
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73.2 Score
Belton, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$274,327
Population
25,534
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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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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