Alexandria, LA vs Durham, NC

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

vs

Durham

69.4

#1213 nationally

Durham leads in median household income ($67,432 vs $49,049). Alexandria leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 22.8 min). Durham leads in walk score (33 vs 30).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Alexandria, LA Durham, NC
WhereAtHome Score 76.3 (#359) 69.4 (#1213)
Population 43,466 283,506
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $146,607 $395,976
Median Household Income $49,049 $67,432
Average Commute 19.1 min 22.8 min
Walk Score 30 33
Crime Level 74.3 Moderate
School Rating N/A 6.4
Cost of Living Index 93 102
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+36.8 D+61.9
Alexandria, LA
C
76.3 Score

Alexandria, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$146,607

Population

43,466

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

30

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Durham, NC
D+
69.4 Score

Durham, NC

Bull City innovation and inclusion

Median Home

$395,976

Population

283,506

Crime

Moderate

Schools

B-

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