DeSoto, TX vs Long Beach, CA
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.
DeSoto
70.9
#1045 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 23). DeSoto leads in cost of living index (102 vs 142). DeSoto leads in median household income ($81,736 vs $69,471).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 55,740 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+32.9 |
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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D-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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