DeSoto, TX vs Secaucus, NJ
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
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Secaucus leads in crime level (4.2 vs 8.9). Secaucus leads in median household income ($129,348 vs $81,736). DeSoto leads in cost of living index (102 vs 153).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 55,740 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that DeSoto has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
63.9 Score
Secaucus, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,685
Population
21,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$129,348
Northeast
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