Bettendorf, IA 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.
Bettendorf
79.3
#131 nationally
DeSoto
70.9
#1045 nationally
Bettendorf leads in crime level (2.9 vs 8.9). Bettendorf leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 30.4 min). Bettendorf leads in walk score (29 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bettendorf, IA | DeSoto, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.3 (#131) | 70.9 (#1045) |
| Population | 39,858 | 55,740 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $340,599 | $324,582 |
| Median Household Income | $100,570 | $81,736 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.9 | D+22.2 |
C+
79.3 Score
Bettendorf, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$340,599
Population
39,858
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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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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