Alpharetta, GA vs DeSoto, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Alpharetta
66.2
#1567 nationally
DeSoto
70.9
#1045 nationally
Alpharetta leads in median household income ($141,402 vs $81,736). DeSoto leads in cost of living index (102 vs 135). Alpharetta leads in crime level (6.8 vs 8.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alpharetta, GA | DeSoto, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1567) | 70.9 (#1045) |
| Population | 67,056 | 55,740 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,997 | $324,582 |
| Median Household Income | $141,402 | $81,736 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+22.2 |
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66.2 Score
Alpharetta, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$722,997
Population
67,056
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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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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