Alexandria, VA vs Belton, MO
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
Belton
73.2
#765 nationally
Alexandria leads in walk score (62 vs 22). Belton leads in cost of living index (93 vs 155). Alexandria leads in median household income ($113,179 vs $68,030).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alexandria, VA | Belton, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1397) | 73.2 (#765) |
| Population | 155,230 | 25,534 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,586 | $274,327 |
| Median Household Income | $113,179 | $68,030 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 6.0 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+57.7 | R+32.1 |
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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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73.2 Score
Belton, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$274,327
Population
25,534
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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