DeSoto, TX vs Jersey City, NJ
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
Jersey City
66.9
#1486 nationally
Jersey City leads in walk score (86 vs 23). DeSoto leads in cost of living index (102 vs 128). DeSoto leads in average commute (30.4 min vs 35.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | Jersey City, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 66.9 (#1486) |
| Population | 55,740 | 292,449 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $670,166 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $87,961 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 35.8 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 86 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+28.1 |
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
66.9 Score
Jersey City, NJ
Manhattan views without Manhattan prices
Median Home
$670,166
Population
292,449
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C+
Northeast
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