Alexandria, VA vs Batavia, 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
67.6
#1397 nationally
Batavia
72.9
#804 nationally
Batavia leads in crime level (2.5 vs 6.0). Alexandria leads in walk score (62 vs 29). Batavia leads in cost of living index (117 vs 155).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alexandria, VA | Batavia, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1397) | 72.9 (#804) |
| Population | 155,230 | 26,235 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,586 | $472,001 |
| Median Household Income | $113,179 | $113,824 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 6.0 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+57.7 | D+9.4 |
D+
67.6 Score
Alexandria, VA
Mid-size Virginia city with community character
Median Home
$672,586
Population
155,230
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Northeast
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C-
72.9 Score
Batavia, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$472,001
Population
26,235
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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