DeSoto, TX vs South Gate, 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

vs

South Gate

62.6

#1845 nationally

South Gate leads in walk score (70 vs 23). DeSoto leads in crime level (8.9 vs 14.4). DeSoto leads in cost of living index (102 vs 144).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric DeSoto, TX South Gate, CA
WhereAtHome Score 70.9 (#1045) 62.6 (#1845)
Population 55,740 90,070
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $324,582 $702,198
Median Household Income $81,736 $67,188
Average Commute 30.4 min 32.3 min
Walk Score 23 70
Crime Level 8.9 14.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 102 144
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+22.2 D+32.9