Cocoa, FL 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.
Cocoa
65.9
#1598 nationally
DeSoto
70.9
#1045 nationally
DeSoto leads in crime level (8.9 vs 29.7). Cocoa leads in walk score (36 vs 23). DeSoto leads in median household income ($81,736 vs $53,900).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cocoa, FL | DeSoto, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.9 (#1598) | 70.9 (#1045) |
| Population | 19,930 | 55,740 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,748 | $324,582 |
| Median Household Income | $53,900 | $81,736 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 29.7 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | D+22.2 |
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65.9 Score
Cocoa, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$298,748
Population
19,930
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
36
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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