Alexandria, VA vs Boca Raton, FL
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
Boca Raton
69.8
#1166 nationally
Alexandria leads in walk score (62 vs 38). Boca Raton leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 30.1 min). Boca Raton leads in crime level (4.7 vs 6.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alexandria, VA | Boca Raton, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1397) | 69.8 (#1166) |
| Population | 155,230 | 99,974 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,586 | $576,025 |
| Median Household Income | $113,179 | $95,570 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 6.0 | 4.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+57.7 | D+0.8 |
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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D+
69.8 Score
Boca Raton, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$576,025
Population
99,974
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
38
Southeast
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