DeSoto, TX vs Thornton, CO

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

Thornton

66.7

#1515 nationally

Thornton leads in walk score (32 vs 23). DeSoto leads in cost of living index (102 vs 130). Thornton leads in crime level (7.5 vs 8.9).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric DeSoto, TX Thornton, CO
WhereAtHome Score 70.9 (#1045) 66.7 (#1515)
Population 55,740 144,922
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $324,582 $498,542
Median Household Income $81,736 $95,064
Average Commute 30.4 min 30.9 min
Walk Score 23 32
Crime Level 8.9 7.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 102 130
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+22.2 D+9.0