DeSoto, TX vs Rockville, MD
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
Rockville
69.9
#1160 nationally
Rockville leads in walk score (56 vs 23). Rockville leads in crime level (4.1 vs 8.9). DeSoto leads in cost of living index (102 vs 157).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | Rockville, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 69.9 (#1160) |
| Population | 55,740 | 67,297 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $615,698 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $122,470 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 56 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 157 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+53.3 |
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+
69.9 Score
Rockville, MD
Maryland community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$615,698
Population
67,297
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
Northeast
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