Bridgeport, CT 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.
Bridgeport
68.4
#1316 nationally
DeSoto
70.9
#1045 nationally
Bridgeport leads in walk score (66 vs 23). DeSoto leads in median household income ($81,736 vs $54,440). DeSoto leads in crime level (8.9 vs 10.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bridgeport, CT | DeSoto, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.4 (#1316) | 70.9 (#1045) |
| Population | 148,028 | 55,740 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $364,428 | $324,582 |
| Median Household Income | $54,440 | $81,736 |
| Average Commute | 28.9 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+22.2 |
D+
68.4 Score
Bridgeport, CT
Mid-size Connecticut city with community character
Median Home
$364,428
Population
148,028
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
66
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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