DeSoto, TX vs Walla Walla, WA
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
Walla Walla
71.6
#969 nationally
Walla Walla leads in average commute (12.9 min vs 30.4 min). Walla Walla leads in walk score (47 vs 23). DeSoto leads in median household income ($81,736 vs $58,179).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | Walla Walla, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 71.6 (#969) |
| Population | 55,740 | 33,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $420,895 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $58,179 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 12.9 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+8.1 |
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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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71.6 Score
Walla Walla, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$420,895
Population
33,339
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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