DeSoto, TX vs Springfield, TN
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
Springfield
64.9
#1671 nationally
DeSoto leads in median household income ($81,736 vs $55,392). DeSoto leads in crime level (8.9 vs 10.7). Springfield leads in average commute (25.5 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | Springfield, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 64.9 (#1671) |
| Population | 55,740 | 19,494 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $331,929 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $55,392 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 10.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+50.9 |
Data coverage note: Springfield is missing data for 1 metric that DeSoto has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
64.9 Score
Springfield, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$331,929
Population
19,494
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$55,392
Southeast
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