Cincinnati, OH 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.
Cincinnati
72.8
#820 nationally
DeSoto
70.9
#1045 nationally
Cincinnati leads in walk score (50 vs 23). DeSoto leads in median household income ($81,736 vs $46,094). Cincinnati leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cincinnati, OH | DeSoto, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#820) | 70.9 (#1045) |
| Population | 311,097 | 55,740 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,326 | $324,582 |
| Median Household Income | $46,094 | $81,736 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 23 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 8.9 |
| School Rating | 5.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.9 | D+22.2 |
C-
72.8 Score
Cincinnati, OH
Queen City charm with renewed energy
Median Home
$251,326
Population
311,097
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
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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