Bloomington, MN 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.
Bloomington
72.4
#888 nationally
DeSoto
70.9
#1045 nationally
Bloomington leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 30.4 min). Bloomington leads in walk score (29 vs 23). DeSoto leads in cost of living index (102 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bloomington, MN | DeSoto, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#888) | 70.9 (#1045) |
| Population | 87,398 | 55,740 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $369,004 | $324,582 |
| Median Household Income | $87,381 | $81,736 |
| Average Commute | 21.3 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 8.5 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+22.2 |
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72.4 Score
Bloomington, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$369,004
Population
87,398
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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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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