Bellevue, WA 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.
Bellevue
69.5
#1192 nationally
DeSoto
70.9
#1045 nationally
Bellevue leads in walk score (55 vs 23). Bellevue leads in median household income ($145,892 vs $81,736). DeSoto leads in cost of living index (102 vs 175).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bellevue, WA | DeSoto, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1192) | 70.9 (#1045) |
| Population | 154,331 | 55,740 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,451,887 | $324,582 |
| Median Household Income | $145,892 | $81,736 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 23 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 8.9 |
| School Rating | 9.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 175 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+22.2 |
D+
69.5 Score
Bellevue, WA
Eastside excellence
Median Home
$1,451,887
Population
154,331
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Pacific
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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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