Alexandria, LA vs Romeoville, IL
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
Romeoville
74.2
#624 nationally
Romeoville leads in crime level (4.1 vs 74.3). Romeoville leads in median household income ($96,409 vs $49,049). Alexandria leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 31.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alexandria, LA | Romeoville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.3 (#359) | 74.2 (#624) |
| Population | 43,466 | 40,955 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $146,607 | $324,032 |
| Median Household Income | $49,049 | $96,409 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 31.6 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 74.3 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+36.8 | D+1.6 |
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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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74.2 Score
Romeoville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$324,032
Population
40,955
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Midwest
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