Alexandria, VA vs Boulder, CO
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
Boulder
67.4
#1424 nationally
Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 30.1 min). Alexandria leads in median household income ($113,179 vs $86,098). Alexandria leads in cost of living index (155 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alexandria, VA | Boulder, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1397) | 67.4 (#1424) |
| Population | 155,230 | 103,166 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,586 | $957,377 |
| Median Household Income | $113,179 | $86,098 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 6.0 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+57.7 | D+55.8 |
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+
67.4 Score
Boulder, CO
Nature meets innovation at the Flatirons
Median Home
$957,377
Population
103,166
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
A
West
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