Columbus, MS 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.
Columbus
78.7
#163 nationally
DeSoto
70.9
#1045 nationally
DeSoto leads in median household income ($81,736 vs $38,954). Columbus leads in crime level (5.5 vs 8.9). Columbus leads in average commute (19.4 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbus, MS | DeSoto, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.7 (#163) | 70.9 (#1045) |
| Population | 23,035 | 55,740 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $181,953 | $324,582 |
| Median Household Income | $38,954 | $81,736 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.2 | D+22.2 |
C+
78.7 Score
Columbus, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$181,953
Population
23,035
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
30
Southeast
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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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