DeSoto, TX vs Monterey Park, 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
Monterey Park
63.4
#1770 nationally
Monterey Park leads in walk score (64 vs 23). DeSoto leads in cost of living index (102 vs 169). Monterey Park leads in crime level (7.5 vs 8.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | Monterey Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 63.4 (#1770) |
| Population | 55,740 | 57,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $926,209 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $76,892 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 169 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+32.9 |
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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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D
63.4 Score
Monterey Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$926,209
Population
57,877
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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