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Comparing (2/2)
Alexandria wins on jobs, walkability and sunshine; Altoona wins on rent, home prices, cost of living, income, schools and safety.
| Metric | Alexandria LA | Altoona PA |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $931 | $819 (better) |
| Median home | $184k | $120k (better) |
| Cost of living (100 = US) | 99.2 | 97.5 (better) |
| Median income | $47,113 | $51,250 (better) |
| Unemployment | 4.1% (better) | 4.3% |
| School rating | 2.8/10 | 6.3/10 (better) |
| Violent crime / 1k | 24.5 | 2.9 (better) |
| Property crime / 1k | 57.8 | 15.3 (better) |
| Walk score | 51 (better) | 50 |
| Sunny days | 205 (better) | 169 |
| Summer temp | 94°F | 81°F |
| Winter temp | 49°F | 26°F |
| Rainfall | 54.6 in | 44.7 in |
| Population | 44,060 | 43,196 |
| Diversity (0–100) | 56 | 22 |
| % Black | 55.2% | 3.6% |
| % Hispanic | 3.4% | 1.6% |
| % Asian | 2.2% | 0.8% |
Green marks the better value in each row.