HEAD TO HEAD
Alexandria vs Washington
Alexandria leads Washington on 2 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Alexandria, LA
wins 2 of 5 factors
Washington, DC
wins 1 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Alexandria | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 96 ◆ | 68 |
| Affordable to rent | 88 ◆ | 43 |
| Climate comfort | 65 | 65 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 46 | 46 |
| Big-city amenities | 31 | 99 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Alexandria | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $172K | $583K |
| Typical rent | $1,176/mo | $2,416/mo |
| Average temperature | 13.2°C | 13.2°C |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 4.12 kWh/m²/day | 4.12 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank (US) | #286 | #6 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.