Alexandria, VA vs Grand Prairie, TX
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
Grand Prairie
72
#934 nationally
Alexandria leads in walk score (62 vs 32). Grand Prairie leads in cost of living index (100 vs 155). Alexandria leads in median household income ($113,179 vs $76,626).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alexandria, VA | Grand Prairie, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1397) | 72 (#934) |
| Population | 155,230 | 202,134 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,586 | $317,295 |
| Median Household Income | $113,179 | $76,626 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 6.0 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+57.7 | D+22.2 |
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 Score
Grand Prairie, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$317,295
Population
202,134
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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