| | Alexandria, LA | Peoria, IL | United States |
| Overall | 84.4 | 75.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 92.3 | 93.0 | 100 |
| Health | 105.8 | 112.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 49.3 | 33.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $153,000 | $130,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,290.0% | 9,310.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 92.7 | 74.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 89.5 | 137.0 | 100 |
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Reviews for Alexandria 
7 Reviews
I get migraines from rapid shifts of barometric pressure tornado and severe storms in Indiana we can go from 60 to 30 with snow in 24 hours. How does Alexandria compare More
Lynette and Lynelle? I knew them when we were children and I'd love to talk with their Mom again. I only remember that they lived in Alexandria. More
I live in a great city if you are seeking to raise children. Good schools with low crime More
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In my opinion Peoria is a great city and for it’s size it has a lot of amenities a big city would have such as a ballpark, civic center, many educational options, great More
Crime is rampant and you can't even visit parks anymore without fear of some gang drive-by. More
I lived in Peoria for nearly three years for work and I miss it terribly. The Peoria metropolitan area is by far one of the most underrated in the country. I think what More
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