Alexandria, VA vs Darien, 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
Darien
75.1
#500 nationally
Darien leads in crime level (1.1 vs 6.0). Alexandria leads in walk score (62 vs 35). Darien leads in cost of living index (122 vs 155).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alexandria, VA | Darien, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1397) | 75.1 (#500) |
| Population | 155,230 | 21,698 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,586 | $463,450 |
| Median Household Income | $113,179 | $110,546 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 6.0 | 1.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+57.7 | D+13.3 |
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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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75.1 Score
Darien, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,450
Population
21,698
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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