HEAD TO HEAD
Alexandria vs Paducah
Alexandria and Paducah split the factors 2–2 — it comes down to which ones you weight.
Alexandria, LA
wins 2 of 5 factors
Paducah, KY
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Alexandria | Paducah |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 96 | 96 |
| Affordable to rent | 88 ◆ | 86 |
| Climate comfort | 65 | 71 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 46 | 49 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 31 ◆ | 3 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Alexandria | Paducah |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $172K | $171K |
| Typical rent | $1,176/mo | $1,243/mo |
| Average temperature | 13.2°C | 14.3°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.12 kWh/m²/day | 4.21 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #286 | #399 |
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.