Alexandria, VA vs Newark, 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
Newark
62.4
#1861 nationally
Alexandria leads in crime level (6.0 vs 10.4). Newark leads in median household income ($159,465 vs $113,179). Alexandria leads in cost of living index (155 vs 195).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alexandria, VA | Newark, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1397) | 62.4 (#1861) |
| Population | 155,230 | 46,929 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,586 | $1,202,648 |
| Median Household Income | $113,179 | $159,465 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 31.2 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 6.0 | 10.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 195 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+57.7 | D+53.6 |
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
Newark, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,202,648
Population
46,929
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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