Alexandria, LA vs Bloomington, MN
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.
Alexandria
76.3
#359 nationally
Bloomington
72.4
#888 nationally
Bloomington leads in crime level (8.5 vs 74.3). Bloomington leads in median household income ($87,381 vs $49,049). Alexandria leads in cost of living index (93 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alexandria, LA | Bloomington, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.3 (#359) | 72.4 (#888) |
| Population | 43,466 | 87,398 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $146,607 | $369,004 |
| Median Household Income | $49,049 | $87,381 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 74.3 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+36.8 | D+42.6 |
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76.3 Score
Alexandria, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$146,607
Population
43,466
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
30
Southeast
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72.4 Score
Bloomington, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$369,004
Population
87,398
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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