Alexandria, VA vs White Bear Lake, MN
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
White Bear Lake
75.6
#443 nationally
White Bear Lake leads in crime level (2.4 vs 6.0). Alexandria leads in walk score (62 vs 36). Alexandria leads in median household income ($113,179 vs $79,699).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alexandria, VA | White Bear Lake, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1397) | 75.6 (#443) |
| Population | 155,230 | 23,363 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,586 | $364,439 |
| Median Household Income | $113,179 | $79,699 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 6.0 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+57.7 | D+43.3 |
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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75.6 Score
White Bear Lake, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$364,439
Population
23,363
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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