DeSoto, TX vs Elk Grove, CA
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.
DeSoto
70.9
#1045 nationally
Elk Grove
66.7
#1508 nationally
Elk Grove leads in crime level (5.2 vs 8.9). DeSoto leads in cost of living index (102 vs 148). Elk Grove leads in median household income ($115,864 vs $81,736).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | Elk Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 66.7 (#1508) |
| Population | 55,740 | 178,444 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $634,683 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $115,864 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 33.1 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+19.7 |
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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D
66.7 Score
Elk Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$634,683
Population
178,444
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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