DeSoto, TX vs Fountain Valley, 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
Fountain Valley
64.7
#1677 nationally
Fountain Valley leads in walk score (56 vs 23). DeSoto leads in cost of living index (102 vs 189). Fountain Valley leads in crime level (4.9 vs 8.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | Fountain Valley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 64.7 (#1677) |
| Population | 55,740 | 55,468 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $1,397,460 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $108,860 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 56 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 189 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+2.6 |
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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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D
64.7 Score
Fountain Valley, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,397,460
Population
55,468
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
Pacific
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