Alexandria, VA vs Houston, TX
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
Houston
72.1
#926 nationally
Alexandria leads in median household income ($113,179 vs $57,791). Houston leads in cost of living index (96 vs 155). Alexandria leads in walk score (62 vs 48).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alexandria, VA | Houston, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1397) | 72.1 (#926) |
| Population | 155,230 | 2,314,157 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,586 | $263,563 |
| Median Household Income | $113,179 | $57,791 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 6.0 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+57.7 | D+5.5 |
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
Northeast
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C-
72.1 Score
Houston, TX
Space City with global energy
Median Home
$263,563
Population
2,314,157
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southwest
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