Alexandria, LA vs Rochester Hills, MI
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
Rochester Hills
73.4
#744 nationally
Rochester Hills leads in crime level (2.5 vs 74.3). Rochester Hills leads in median household income ($115,968 vs $49,049). Alexandria leads in walk score (30 vs 20).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alexandria, LA | Rochester Hills, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.3 (#359) | 73.4 (#744) |
| Population | 43,466 | 76,002 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $146,607 | $476,673 |
| Median Household Income | $49,049 | $115,968 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 74.3 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 117 |
| 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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73.4 Score
Rochester Hills, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$476,673
Population
76,002
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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