Alexandria, VA vs Garden Grove, CA
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
Garden Grove
63.2
#1788 nationally
Alexandria leads in median household income ($113,179 vs $86,139). Alexandria leads in crime level (6.0 vs 7.6). Alexandria leads in cost of living index (155 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alexandria, VA | Garden Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1397) | 63.2 (#1788) |
| Population | 155,230 | 168,234 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,586 | $1,015,470 |
| Median Household Income | $113,179 | $86,139 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 6.0 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+57.7 | D+2.6 |
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
63.2 Score
Garden Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,015,470
Population
168,234
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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