DeSoto, TX vs Portage, IN
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
Portage
71.1
#1027 nationally
Portage leads in crime level (6.4 vs 8.9). DeSoto leads in median household income ($81,736 vs $71,317). Portage leads in cost of living index (94 vs 102).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | Portage, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 71.1 (#1027) |
| Population | 55,740 | 38,513 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $269,590 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $71,317 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+10.5 |
Data coverage note: Portage is missing data for 1 metric that DeSoto has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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71.1 Score
Portage, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,590
Population
38,513
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$71,317
Midwest
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