Alexandria, VA vs Centerville, OH
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
Centerville
76.4
#347 nationally
Centerville leads in crime level (1.0 vs 6.0). Alexandria leads in walk score (62 vs 30). Centerville leads in cost of living index (98 vs 155).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alexandria, VA | Centerville, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1397) | 76.4 (#347) |
| Population | 155,230 | 25,754 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,586 | $391,980 |
| Median Household Income | $113,179 | $79,509 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 6.0 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+57.7 | Even |
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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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76.4 Score
Centerville, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$391,980
Population
25,754
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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