DeSoto, TX vs Morgan Hill, 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
Morgan Hill
62.1
#1875 nationally
DeSoto leads in cost of living index (102 vs 200). Morgan Hill leads in median household income ($152,199 vs $81,736). Morgan Hill leads in crime level (5.3 vs 8.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | Morgan Hill, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 62.1 (#1875) |
| Population | 55,740 | 44,478 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $1,332,347 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $152,199 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 35.6 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 200 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+40.0 |
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-
62.1 Score
Morgan Hill, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,332,347
Population
44,478
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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