Alexandria, LA vs Eau Claire, WI
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
Eau Claire
75.6
#434 nationally
Eau Claire leads in crime level (4.4 vs 74.3). Eau Claire leads in median household income ($63,882 vs $49,049). Eau Claire leads in walk score (36 vs 30).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alexandria, LA | Eau Claire, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.3 (#359) | 75.6 (#434) |
| Population | 43,466 | 70,542 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $146,607 | $322,318 |
| Median Household Income | $49,049 | $63,882 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 16.3 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 74.3 | 4.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+36.8 | D+10.6 |
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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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75.6 Score
Eau Claire, WI
Wisconsin community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$322,318
Population
70,542
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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