DeSoto, TX vs Dickinson, TX

Dickinson is moderately more affordable than DeSoto, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. DeSoto scores 104 compared to 92 for Dickinson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of DeSoto can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in DeSoto is $1,478/month compared to $1,235/month in Dickinson — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dickinson is more affordable at $244,500 median vs $282,600.

Median household income in DeSoto is $83,256 compared to $82,018 in Dickinson (+1.5%). DeSoto does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of DeSoto spend roughly 21.3% of their income on rent, more than the 18.1% in Dickinson.