Alexandria, VA vs Monterey Park, 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
Monterey Park
63.4
#1770 nationally
Alexandria leads in median household income ($113,179 vs $76,892). Alexandria leads in crime level (6.0 vs 7.5). Alexandria leads in cost of living index (155 vs 169).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alexandria, VA | Monterey Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1397) | 63.4 (#1770) |
| Population | 155,230 | 57,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,586 | $926,209 |
| Median Household Income | $113,179 | $76,892 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 6.0 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 169 |
| 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
63.4 Score
Monterey Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$926,209
Population
57,877
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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