Austin, TX vs Foley, AL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Austin
68.3
#1322 nationally
Foley
70.3
#1113 nationally
Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $60,090). Foley leads in cost of living index (102 vs 129). Foley leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 26.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Foley, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 70.3 (#1113) |
| Population | 967,862 | 24,873 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $307,017 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $60,090 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 5.3 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | R+58.2 |
Data coverage note: Foley is missing data for 1 metric that Austin has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.3 Score
Austin, TX
Live music capital meets tech innovation
Median Home
$504,148
Population
967,862
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southwest
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C-
70.3 Score
Foley, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$307,017
Population
24,873
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$60,090
Southeast
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