Alexandria, VA vs Howard, WI
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
Howard
71.1
#1023 nationally
Alexandria leads in walk score (62 vs 18). Howard leads in cost of living index (103 vs 155). Alexandria leads in median household income ($113,179 vs $77,118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alexandria, VA | Howard, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1397) | 71.1 (#1023) |
| Population | 155,230 | 20,775 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,586 | $401,331 |
| Median Household Income | $113,179 | $77,118 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+57.7 | R+7.5 |
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-
71.1 Score
Howard, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$401,331
Population
20,775
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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