Alhambra, CA vs DeSoto, TX

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.

Alhambra

63.8

#1735 nationally

vs

DeSoto

70.9

#1045 nationally

Alhambra leads in walk score (71 vs 23). DeSoto leads in cost of living index (102 vs 169). Alhambra leads in crime level (6.2 vs 8.9).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Alhambra, CA DeSoto, TX
WhereAtHome Score 63.8 (#1735) 70.9 (#1045)
Population 79,776 55,740
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $927,695 $324,582
Median Household Income $80,234 $81,736
Average Commute 30.1 min 30.4 min
Walk Score 71 23
Crime Level 6.2 8.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 169 102
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+22.2