DeSoto, TX vs Lodi, 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
Lodi
65.2
#1645 nationally
Lodi leads in walk score (58 vs 23). DeSoto leads in crime level (8.9 vs 16.7). DeSoto leads in cost of living index (102 vs 132).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | Lodi, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 65.2 (#1645) |
| Population | 55,740 | 67,679 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $515,002 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $78,468 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 16.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+0.9 |
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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
65.2 Score
Lodi, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$515,002
Population
67,679
Crime
High
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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