DeSoto, TX vs Marina, 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
Marina
63.9
#1731 nationally
Marina leads in walk score (46 vs 23). DeSoto leads in cost of living index (102 vs 159). Marina leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | Marina, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 63.9 (#1731) |
| Population | 55,740 | 22,833 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $871,019 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $85,783 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+29.9 |
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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
63.9 Score
Marina, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$871,019
Population
22,833
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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