Alexandria, VA vs Concord, 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
67.6
#1397 nationally
Concord
62.4
#1856 nationally
Alexandria leads in crime level (6.0 vs 13.3). Alexandria leads in walk score (62 vs 49). Alexandria leads in average commute (30.1 min vs 33.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alexandria, VA | Concord, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1397) | 62.4 (#1856) |
| Population | 155,230 | 122,315 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,586 | $733,409 |
| Median Household Income | $113,179 | $107,789 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 33.6 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 6.0 | 13.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+57.7 | D+38.0 |
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-
62.4 Score
Concord, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$733,409
Population
122,315
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
Pacific
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