DeSoto, TX vs Urbandale, IA
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
Urbandale
80.3
#85 nationally
Urbandale leads in crime level (2.4 vs 8.9). Urbandale leads in average commute (19 min vs 30.4 min). Urbandale leads in walk score (32 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | Urbandale, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 80.3 (#85) |
| Population | 55,740 | 46,729 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $354,918 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $111,888 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 19 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+10.9 |
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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B-
80.3 Score
Urbandale, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$354,918
Population
46,729
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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