Cypress, CA 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.
Cypress
62.9
#1810 nationally
DeSoto
70.9
#1045 nationally
Cypress leads in walk score (53 vs 23). DeSoto leads in cost of living index (102 vs 177). Cypress leads in median household income ($117,461 vs $81,736).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cypress, CA | DeSoto, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1810) | 70.9 (#1045) |
| Population | 48,782 | 55,740 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,082,664 | $324,582 |
| Median Household Income | $117,461 | $81,736 |
| Average Commute | 31.1 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 177 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+22.2 |
D-
62.9 Score
Cypress, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,082,664
Population
48,782
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
53
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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