Alexandria, VA vs West Palm Beach, FL
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
West Palm Beach
65.4
#1636 nationally
Alexandria leads in crime level (6.0 vs 15.8). Alexandria leads in median household income ($113,179 vs $64,044). Alexandria leads in walk score (62 vs 40).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alexandria, VA | West Palm Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1397) | 65.4 (#1636) |
| Population | 155,230 | 124,130 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,586 | $406,115 |
| Median Household Income | $113,179 | $64,044 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 6.0 | 15.8 |
| 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+0.8 |
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
65.4 Score
West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$406,115
Population
124,130
Crime
High
Walk Score
40
Southeast
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