Alexandria, VA vs Roselle, NJ
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
Roselle
63.3
#1782 nationally
Alexandria leads in median household income ($113,179 vs $75,264). Roselle leads in cost of living index (116 vs 155). Roselle leads in crime level (5.3 vs 6.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alexandria, VA | Roselle, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1397) | 63.3 (#1782) |
| Population | 155,230 | 22,342 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,586 | $520,191 |
| Median Household Income | $113,179 | $75,264 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 32.2 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+57.7 | D+24.2 |
Data coverage note: Roselle is missing data for 1 metric that Alexandria has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
63.3 Score
Roselle, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$520,191
Population
22,342
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$75,264
Northeast
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