Alexandria, LA vs Prior Lake, 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

vs

Prior Lake

72.4

#898 nationally

Prior Lake leads in crime level (2.9 vs 74.3). Prior Lake leads in median household income ($129,539 vs $49,049). Alexandria leads in walk score (30 vs 14).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Alexandria, LA Prior Lake, MN
WhereAtHome Score 76.3 (#359) 72.4 (#898)
Population 43,466 28,027
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $146,607 $534,270
Median Household Income $49,049 $129,539
Average Commute 19.1 min 25.2 min
Walk Score 30 14
Crime Level 74.3 2.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 93 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+36.8 R+8.5
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

Southeast View Alexandria, LA →
Prior Lake, MN
C-
72.4 Score

Prior Lake, MN

Small Minnesota city with local appeal

Median Home

$534,270

Population

28,027

Crime

Low

Walk Score

14

Midwest View Prior Lake, MN →

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