Alexandria, LA vs Plainview, TX
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
Plainview
80.8
#64 nationally
Plainview leads in crime level (10.1 vs 74.3). Plainview leads in cost of living index (85 vs 93). Plainview leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 19.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alexandria, LA | Plainview, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.3 (#359) | 80.8 (#64) |
| Population | 43,466 | 19,420 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $146,607 | $120,278 |
| Median Household Income | $49,049 | $46,274 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 74.3 | 10.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+36.8 | R+58.0 |
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
Southeast
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B-
80.8 Score
Plainview, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$120,278
Population
19,420
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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