Chesterfield, MO 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.
Chesterfield
73.2
#769 nationally
DeSoto
70.9
#1045 nationally
Chesterfield leads in crime level (2.6 vs 8.9). Chesterfield leads in median household income ($137,052 vs $81,736). Chesterfield leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chesterfield, MO | DeSoto, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#769) | 70.9 (#1045) |
| Population | 49,166 | 55,740 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $581,834 | $324,582 |
| Median Household Income | $137,052 | $81,736 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.4 | D+22.2 |
C
73.2 Score
Chesterfield, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$581,834
Population
49,166
Crime
Low
Walk Score
19
Midwest
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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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