Alexandria, VA vs Long Beach, 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
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Alexandria leads in median household income ($113,179 vs $69,471). Long Beach leads in cost of living index (142 vs 155). Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 62).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alexandria, VA | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1397) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 155,230 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,586 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $113,179 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 6.0 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+57.7 | D+32.9 |
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-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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