DeSoto, TX vs Palmdale, 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
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
DeSoto leads in crime level (8.9 vs 15.1). DeSoto leads in average commute (30.4 min vs 41.3 min). DeSoto leads in cost of living index (102 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 55,740 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+32.9 |
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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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F
58 Score
Palmdale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$503,499
Population
161,404
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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