Alexandria, VA vs Everett, MA
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
Everett
65.8
#1607 nationally
Alexandria leads in crime level (6.0 vs 9.5). Alexandria leads in median household income ($113,179 vs $77,796). Everett leads in walk score (83 vs 62).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alexandria, VA | Everett, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1397) | 65.8 (#1607) |
| Population | 155,230 | 50,318 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,586 | $640,422 |
| Median Household Income | $113,179 | $77,796 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 36.5 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 83 |
| Crime Level | 6.0 | 9.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+57.7 | D+39.5 |
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
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D
65.8 Score
Everett, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$640,422
Population
50,318
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
83
Northeast
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