Alexandria, LA vs Ceres, 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
76.3
#359 nationally
Ceres
64
#1723 nationally
Ceres leads in crime level (10.9 vs 74.3). Alexandria leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 33.7 min). Ceres leads in walk score (44 vs 30).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alexandria, LA | Ceres, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.3 (#359) | 64 (#1723) |
| Population | 43,466 | 48,397 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $146,607 | $456,636 |
| Median Household Income | $49,049 | $70,191 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 33.7 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 74.3 | 10.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+36.8 | R+11.0 |
C
76.3 Score
Alexandria, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$146,607
Population
43,466
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
30
Southeast
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D
64 Score
Ceres, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$456,636
Population
48,397
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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