DeSoto, TX vs Los Angeles, 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
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 23). DeSoto leads in cost of living index (102 vs 173). DeSoto leads in median household income ($81,736 vs $74,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | Los Angeles, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 60.9 (#1917) |
| Population | 55,740 | 3,822,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $946,268 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $74,891 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 173 |
| 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-
60.9 Score
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment capital of the world
Median Home
$946,268
Population
3,822,238
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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