Alexandria, LA vs New Orleans, LA

Alexandria, LA vs New Orleans, LA: What the data shows

Alexandria, LA is in Alexandria, LA while New Orleans, LA is in New Orleans, LA — both in the same state. On home prices, Alexandria, LA is the more affordable option at $200,000 median — $215,300 less than New Orleans, LA's $415,300. WYLT rates Alexandria, LA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and New Orleans, LA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Alexandria, LA has the stronger safety profile of the two. Alexandria, LA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. New Orleans, LA has High violent crime and High property crime. On environmental risk, Alexandria, LA has Low flood risk and New Orleans, LA has Low flood risk.

New Orleans, LA is the more walkable neighborhood. Alexandria, LA scores 8/100 (car-dependent) versus New Orleans, LA's 51/100 (somewhat walkable). For families weighing school quality, New Orleans, LA has the higher school rating — Alexandria, LA rates 6.8/10 and New Orleans, LA rates 6.9/10.