Alexandria, VA vs Champaign, IL
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
Champaign
77.8
#214 nationally
Alexandria leads in crime level (6.0 vs 13.7). Champaign leads in average commute (14.8 min vs 30.1 min). Alexandria leads in median household income ($113,179 vs $58,273).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alexandria, VA | Champaign, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1397) | 77.8 (#214) |
| Population | 155,230 | 89,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,586 | $240,516 |
| Median Household Income | $113,179 | $58,273 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 14.8 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 6.0 | 13.7 |
| 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 | D+24.1 |
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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C+
77.8 Score
Champaign, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$240,516
Population
89,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Midwest
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